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Urban Environment

 
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Franklin Greenway Trail

The Franklin Greenway Trail, also known as the Franklin Historic Trail, is a 3.4-mile paved system of pathways for non-motorized… Read More »Franklin Greenway Trail

Frederick Douglass Park
Frederick Douglass Park

Formerly known as Douglass Park, Frederick Douglass Park sits on 43 acres of land between 25th and 30th streets and… Read More »Frederick Douglass Park

Garfield Park and Conservatory
Garfield Park and Conservatory

In 1874, the Jeffersonville Railroad sold a 98-acre tract along its right of way to a group of entrepreneurs who… Read More »Garfield Park and Conservatory

Geist Reservoir
Geist Reservoir

Realizing that the could not continue to meet the growing city’s water demands, the had the foresight to purchase 5,727… Read More »Geist Reservoir

Geology
Geology

The general geology of Marion County, gently dipping sedimentary rocks overlaid by glacial deposits, is similar to many other areas… Read More »Geology

German Park and Germania Park
German Park and Germania Park

Since the late 19th century, there have been several private parks owned and operated by local German organizations. The Schützen… Read More »German Park and Germania Park

Governor’s Island  
Governor’s Island  

Governor’s Island was a small body of land in the middle of the , located south of Washington Street, just… Read More »Governor’s Island  

Greenways and Trails
Greenways and Trails

The City of Indianapolis has developed a substantial greenways and trails system. It connects Indianapolis to the surrounding donut counties,… Read More »Greenways and Trails

Hagan-Burke Trail (Hamilton Co.)

The Hagan-Burke Trail is located north of Indianapolis in . Named after Judy Hagan and Ed Burke, two community leaders… Read More »Hagan-Burke Trail (Hamilton Co.)

Holliday Park
Holliday Park

(founder of the Indianapolis News) and his wife , both active philanthropists, deeded their 80-acre estate to the city in… Read More »Holliday Park

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