Indy Parks has several types of committees, boards and more that include, the Park Board, the City-Council Parks & Recreation Committee, and individual park advisory councils.
Board of Directors
A five-member board, administered by a director, oversees department policies, reviews its annual budget, and approves all contracts. The Park Board consists of the Director of the Department, who is appointed by the Mayor, two members appointed by the Mayor, and two members appointed by the City-County Council. The four members serve a renewable one-year term. The Director of the Department serves as the chair of the Board of Parks and Recreation:
- Phyllis Boyd, Chair, Director Indy Parks
- Larry Bates
- Kirsten Eamon-Shine
- Andrea Scott
- Joseph Wynns
Below is a list of upcoming board meetings. The meetings are held at Garfield Park Arts Center at 4:00 PM. The public is invited to attend. This schedule is subject to change at the discretion of the Board Chair.
- April 16, 2024
- May 21, 2024
- June 15, 2024
- July 16, 2024
- August 27, 2024
- September 17, 2024
- October 15, 2024
- November 19, 2024
- December 17, 2024
- View recordings of past meetings.
City-Council Parks & Recreation Committee
The Parks and Recreation Committee of the City-County Council reviews actions and issues that affect parks land, and arts and recreation opportunities in the community. Areas covered by the committee include neighborhood parks and community centers, golf services, recreation and leisure services, greenways, and the Arts Council of Indianapolis. View recordings of past committee meetings.
Current Committee Members
Jared Evans, D-District 17, Chair
Paul Annee, R-District 23
Josh Bain, R-District 20
Dan Boots, D-District 3
Jesse Brown, D-District 13
Crista Carlino, D-District 11
Brienne Delaney, D-District 2
Michael Dilk, R-District 24
Frank Mascari, D-District 19
Jessica McCormick, D-District 16
Park Advisory Councils
Park advisory councils are made up of community members that work closely with park staff and serve as advocates for their local parks. Park advisory councils may assist with beautification efforts, programming, and with identifying and procuring resources for park improvements.
Parks with advisory councils are listed below. Are you looking to start a friends or advisory group at your park? Contact Sheryl Richardson, Senior Manager or Community Relations, at Sheryl.richardson@indy.gov
| Bethel Park | Bethel Park Advisory Council |
| Broad Ripple Park | Friends of Broad Ripple Park |
| Brookside Park | Friends of Brookside Park |
| Charles Williams Park | Charles Williams Park Advisory Council |
| Frederick Douglass | Friends of Douglass Park |
| Eagle Creek | Eagle Creek Foundation |
| Ellenberger Park | Friends of Ellenberger Park |
| Frank Young Park | Friends of Frank Young Park |
| Garfield Park | Friends of Garfield Park |
| Lt. Grade Edward Martin Graham | Friends of Edward Martin Graham Park |
| Holliday Park | Holliday Park Foundation |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Park | Friends of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. |
| Marrott Woods | Friends of Marrott Woods |
| Riverside Park | Riverside Foundation |
| Robey Park | Robey Park Advisory Council |
| Southeastway Park | Friends of Southeastway Park |
| Town Run | |
| Windsor Village | Windsor Village Advisory Council |
