See if your neighborhood park will be getting a boost thanks to this massive Lilly Endowment grant: Indianapolis Parks LillyEndowment Indiana indyparks IndyMayorJoe
There are a variety of dog parks, also called"bark parks," in the Indianapolis area. Here's a closer look at what's available.Lilly Endowment announced Tuesday $80 million in grants toward improvements across the Indy Parks system, which will benefit 42 parks in all nine townships with an array of enhancements such as playground upgrades, pickleball courts, splash pads and an expanded skate park.
"There was a time not long ago when much of society viewed public parks as nice but not necessary, as purposes but not prerequisites of a healthy community," he said."Those days and that view are fading fast." Indy Parks director Phyllis Boyd said conversations with Lilly Endowment began last year, just as Indy Parks was grappling with how to fund a prioritized list of needed investment in all of the city's 214 parks.
Franklin Township Community Park next to Franklin Central High School: $2.85 million in Lilly Endowment funding will support construction of a new playground, shelter, hard courts, and the paving of the existing nature trail. Graham Edward Martin Park near Fall Creek Parkway East Drive and W. 16th Street: $1.86 million will go toward construction of a splash pad, a shelter, two parking lots, pickleball courts, a comfort station, and improvements to the sports fields near Crispus Attucks High School.
Krannert Park adjacent to Interstate 465 between Rockville Road and W. Washington Street: $3.73 million will upgrade the playground, trails, and basketball court. Southside Park in the University Heights and Rosedale Hills neighborhoods: $2 million will help install new playground, adult fitness equipment, a sports field, hardcourts, and a shelter.
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