Because we’re Friends, we want to keep you in the know. While we aren’t ready to launch the public facing phase of our Historic Fountain Restoration & Preservation Campaign, we did want to let you, our supporting Friends, know that our Board of Directors has been working tirelessly behind the scenes this year. Above and…
Circa 1998. The Friends of Garfield Park, Inc was conceived by concerned, business-minded individuals, supported by Indy Parks and Recreation. After incorporating on November 19, 1998, The Friends began developing a model for supplemental financial support for Garfield Park. An endowment, supported by the Indianapolis Foundation was created in order to ensure that resources would…
Watch our next step to improve our historic Fountain operation! This major improvement project started in October with a dig in the park as TSW Utility Solutions, Inc. and Smock Fansler Corporation …will be installing underground infrastructure to support future automated water quality treatment in partnership with Indy Parks and Citizens Energy Group. Stayed…
Walk with us through the Garden Gate! You may know that Garfield Park is the oldest city park in Indianapolis and that it’s 126 fantastic acres packed with fun and activity for your entire family. But did you know that Garfield Park is on the National Registry of Historic Places? This distinction is judged by…
Thank You All for Celebrating with Us! July 12, 2017 The Friends of Garfield Park, Indy Parks & Recreation and a host of Community Partners joined the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra in a rousing music event to celebrate: Restore the Mac 2017
When time takes over…a creek can lose its way. Friends of Garfield Park wish to thank Citizens Energy Group for the outstanding work done in Garfield Park reclaiming this portion of Bean Creek! You look marvelous! More work to come in the days ahead on “The Bean” through our Garfield Naturally initiative! Keep an eye out…
Click the headline below to read the story in the Southsider Voice ‘He loved Garfield Park,’ Remembering Blake Bowell with a children’s garden By Al Stilley Editor The memory of Blake Bowell will be ongoing at Garfield Park following an emotional dedication of Blake’s Children’s Garden in front of 150 family, friends and supporters Friday.“ This is a…
We are sad to hear of P.E. MacAllister’s passing and would like to give our condolences to his loved ones. There have been numerous concerts, movies, and theater productions that have been provided because of the Macallister Amphitheater. P.E.’s love for the arts and philanthropic spirit will live on through these shows, the artists who…
Whether you’re a beer enthusiast or a Garfield Park supporter…you’ll want to Get to Garfield on Saturday from 2-6 PM for the Homebrew Palooza event! Advance Sale Tickets $35 (click here) : https://www.tickettailor.com/events/circlecityzymurgy Gate Sales if Available $45 Download the flyer here for details and invite your friends to join you. All proceeds will be…
Indy Jazz Fest 2022 At the Mac @ Garfield Park, Oct 1-2 Featuring… Robert Glasper, Tank and the Bangas, Lalah Hathaway, & Norman Brown –AND– Ghost, Note, Terri Lynne Carrington, Rebirth Brass Band, Butcher Brown from the 317, Jonathan Scales Fourchestra –AND– The Indiana High School All-Star Jazz Band