Garfield Park · Indianapolis
Keep the fountains
flowing.
A century-old landmark has come back to life. Together, we can preserve it for the next 100 years.
A landmark reborn
Support History for a sustainable future.
More than 100 years ago, Garfield Park was home to the nation’s first municipal park fountains with electric color lights synchronized to music. In the Sunken Garden, visitors found a tranquil green space just beyond the bustle of the city.
Years of maintenance challenges eventually left the fountains silent. Our recent restoration brought the water, light and music back—but restoration was only the beginning.
Phase 01
Restoration
Completed spring 2026
The next chapter
Restored with care.
Preserved by all of us.
Phase 1 rebuilt the fountains. Phase 2 protects that investment through consistent, high-quality care—keeping this beloved centerpiece vibrant, reliable and welcoming.
Phase 02
Preservation
Now underway
Every gift, no matter the size, helps keep the fountains at the heart of Garfield Park.
Then, during & now
A community effort,
from the ground up.
Generations of memories. Years of planning. One remarkable return.
Leave a lasting legacy
Help write the next
100 years.
Your gift supports the long-term care of the Garfield Park fountains and keeps this extraordinary place alive for every visitor.
Your name, part of the story.
Fountain donations of $1,000 or more will be recognized on a commemorative plaque in the Sunken Garden, honoring your commitment to the fountain’s legacy.
