Stories tagged with "parks and recreation"

Boone Co. vets rally around new monument by Mark Ambrogi

The monument honoring Boone County veterans finally made its official debut with a ceremony in Lebanon this morning. The monument got approval by the Lebanon Parks and Recreation... – Nov 11, 2009 at 2:58 PM in Boone County

Pacers mascot to visit Greenwood by indystar

GREENWOOD, Ind. — Boomer, the Indiana Pacers mascot, will be at the Greenwood Community Center at 11 a.m. Saturday during a Youth Basketball Appreciation Day. The Greenwood... – Nov 03, 2009 at 3:57 PM in Johnson County

Indy Parks staff inspired by public's passion by indystar

With the help of The Indianapolis Star’s Editorial Board and the Friends of Holliday Park, Indy Parks and Recreation hosted a unique public forum recently at Holliday Park.... – Nov 02, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Greenwood hikes fee on home construction by indystar

Greenwood — A 52 percent increase to a fee associated with new home construction is expected to boost Greenwood’s park and recreation amenities as the city expands. At... – Nov 02, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Park impact fee jumps 52% by Jason Thomas

$1,175 from each new home built would pay for future needs A 52 percent increase to a fee associated with new home construction is expected to boost Greenwood’s park and... – Oct 29, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Greenwood

Traffic picking up on new Tracy Trail by William Booher

City has plans to expand path system and connect neighborhoods and stores Greenwood’s new 1.5-mile Tracy Trail, a short distance west of U.S. 31, is beginning to attract... – Sep 30, 2009 at 8:29 PM in Greenwood

Part of Pennsy Trail opening on Eastside by indystar

City leaders and the Irvington neighborhood will celebrate the opening of a portion of the Pennsy Trail at 8 a.m. today. The 1.2-mile segment between Arlington Avenue and... – Sep 26, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Clay Twp. 2010 budget proposed at $14.7M by Melanie Hayes

CARMEL — Clay Township’s proposed 2010 budget — which is reduced from this year’s — will be on the table tonight. Clay Township Trustee Doug Callahan will present the... – Sep 15, 2009 at 2:54 PM in Carmel

Center's programs meet many interests by Mark Ambrogi

Doggie Dayz was a big hit, but so are Tour de Carmel bike ride and Community Garage Sale The Monon Center might be better known for its aquatics centers, fitness center and... – Sep 09, 2009 at 9:22 PM in Carmel

Plainfield pool party to cool off hot dogs by indystar

Town invites pooches for pool fun The Plainfield Parks Department is planning an event that could really be something to yap about. The third annual puppy pool party will be Sept.... – Sep 02, 2009 at 8:30 PM in Plainfield

Ballard to defend 2010 city budget plan tonight by Francesca Jarosz

Mayor Greg Ballard and City Controller David Reynolds will meet with the public tonight to discuss the 2010 city budget and funding for Community Corrections. The leaders meet with... – Sep 02, 2009 at 12:00 PM in Communities

Measure to curb roadside panhandling passes council by Francesca Jarosz

City residents question proposed cuts to parks budget An ordinance that makes it tougher to panhandle in Indianapolis narrowly passed the City-County Council on Monday, raising... – Sep 01, 2009 at 11:26 AM in Marion County

Toasting fine arts, spirits by William Booher

The inaugural WAMMfest attracted about 3,000 people to Craig Park in Greenwood on Saturday, according to Joyce Nies, a member of the Sertoma Club of Greenwood. The 60-member club... – Aug 26, 2009 at 9:48 PM in Greenwood

Critic's Corner Thursday by USA Today

E-mail Robert Bianco at rbianco@usatoday.com•Tamara Taylor takes center stage on tonight's repeat of Bones (Fox, 8 ET/PT) when the latest murder victim turns out... – Jul 29, 2009 at 10:36 PM in Entertainment

Carmel, community join to preserve site of well by Amber Travis

Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation Board set aside $20,000 to upgrade the gazebo at Flowing Well Park. Bill Ernst, 75, Carmel, wants to help raise more funds for repairs and ongoing... – Jul 29, 2009 at 7:39 PM in Carmel

Lincoln Museum cannon now part of historic site by indystar

Fort Wayne — A cannon that was once part of the Lincoln Museum’s collection has found a home at Historic Fort Wayne. Parks and Recreation Director Al Moll said the... – Jul 20, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Communities

Summer's bounty by indystar

The Franklin Farmers Market is in full swing with nearly 20 vendors outside the courthouse in downtown Franklin on Wednesday afternoons and Saturday mornings. Buyers get to pick... – Jul 15, 2009 at 9:03 PM in Franklin

Board selects contractor for Monon Trail project by indystar

Westfield — The Board of Public Works and Safety approved a bid Monday for more Monon Trail construction. The city will pay Yardberry Landscape Excavating Co. more than... – Jul 15, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Westfield

Westfield approves bid to extend Monon Trail by Carrie Ritchie

Westfield’s Board of Public Works and Safety approved a bid for more Monon Trail construction Monday. The city will pay Yardberry Landscape Excavating Co. more than $156,000... – Jul 14, 2009 at 3:16 PM in Westfield

Coxhall Gardens home gets restoration grant by indystar

Carmel — An organization supporting Hamilton County parks has received $1.5 million for restoration projects. The grant from the Coxhall Garden Society Fund of the Legacy... – Jun 30, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Carmel