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Committee approves 2026 city budget as Parks director urges revenue plan
Summary
On Oct. 2, 2025, the Indianapolis City-County Council Parks and Recreation Committee voted to pass Proposal 259, the 2026 annual budget for the City of Indianapolis and Marion County, following a presentation from Indy Parks leadership and public comment calling for new, sustained revenue sources for parks and urban-forest preservation.
The Indianapolis City-County Council Parks and Recreation Committee voted to pass Proposal 259, the annual budget for the City of Indianapolis and Marion County for 2026, after a presentation from Indianapolis Parks and Recreation leadership and several public comments urging increased, sustained funding for parks and urban-forest preservation.
Indy Parks Director Crowe told the committee the department is continuing projects funded by Lilly Endowment grants, has opened registration for fall programs and is reviewing its fee structure to cover rising costs. “Registration for our fall programs is now open,” Director Crowe said during the presentation. He noted the department has awarded multiple contracts tied to Lilly Endowment projects and recognized deputy director Don Colvin and other staff for their role delivering those projects.
The presentation emphasized the department’s mix of funding sources, including the parks general fund, federal grants, ARPA, Circle City Forward, Lilly…
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