Indy Parks highlights summer concerts, free pool hours and Chapel Hill ribbon cutting

The Board of Parks and Recreation for the consolidated city of Indianapolis opened its June 23 meeting with a series of summer program announcements from department leadership. The department said the free concert series includes kid-focused shows and performances at Brookside and Krannert parks, jazz at Eagle Creek and a performance by the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra at Ellenberger Park; the department also reminded the public that 15 city pools are open and that there are no-cost community swim hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4 to 6 p.m.

"Our free concert series is ongoing, and, I may be a little biased, but it's quite incredible," the chair said during opening remarks. The chair also highlighted swim lesson programs and an aquatic scholarship available on the department website. The board noted last week's ribbon cutting for the newly renovated Chapel Hill Park, saying the new playground, splash pad, basketball and pickleball courts are already in active use. "Chapel Hill Park is now a true destination for our West Side neighbors," the chair said.

The announcements framed several later agenda items related to capital work at Chapel Hill and other parks. The department encouraged community members to consult the parks website for pool and program details and said staff will continue to prioritize water safety and access.