The $2.6 million project brought a new playground, splash pad, and courts to the west side park
INDIANÁPOLIS – Today, Indy Parks joined City-County Councilor Jessica McCormick and community leaders to unveil the newly renovated Chapel Hill Park on the city’s west side. The $2.6 million project fully renovated the park with a new playground, splash pad, basketball, and pickleball courts.
“Whether they are playing in the new splash pad or picking up a game of pickleball on the brand-new courts, our neighbors on the west side are already creating unforgettable summertime memories at the reimagined Chapel Hill Park,” said Mayor Joe Hogsett. “Improvements like these, made possible by the generosity of the Lilly Endowment, are transforming parks all over the city into vibrant, community-centered spaces and contributing to the unparalleled quality of life we are building in Indianapolis.”
The park’s opening is the latest milestone in major park improvements funded by the Subvención de dotación de Lilly. Chapel Hill Park is the 17th completed project funded by the grant to date with 27 others under construction or starting construction this summer. A full list of recent and upcoming projects can be found aquí.
“Chapel Hill Park is a great example of what can happen when community partners, residents, and local government come together around a shared vision,” said City-County Councilor Jessica McCormick. “This investment creates a welcoming space where families can gather, children can play, and neighbors can connect. I am grateful to Mayor Hogsett, Indy Parks, the Lilly Endowment, and Chapel Hill United Methodist Church for helping make this project a reality and strengthening the quality of life for residents on the west side.”
“Chapel Hill Park has been transformed into a place of fun and joy for our westside community,” said Indy Parks Director Brittany Crone. “Whether you’re looking for a way to keep your kids cool on a summer day or getting a serious basketball or pickleball game going, Chapel Hill Park is the perfect spot.”
The new amenities at Chapel Hill Park are one of several recent and ongoing improvements happening at parks on the city’s west side including:
- Robey Park: Selected by Councilor Wells, construction on amenities including a new shelter, hard courts, and trail improvements are scheduled to begin in late summer/early fall of 2026.
- Krannert Park: Construction on a new playground, trail renovation, and hard courts is under construction and scheduled for completion in late 2026. The renovated Krannert Park Family Center and Indoor pool were completed in 2024.
- Thatcher Park: A new playground is under construction and scheduled for completion this year.
- Christina Oaks Park: A new playground was completed in 2025.
- Gustafson Park: A new playground, basketball and futsal court were completed in 2025. Renovations to the park’s sports fields are currently under construction.
Pictures of the park and from the event can be found aquí.
