{"id":5652,"date":"2026-03-23T18:13:07","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T18:13:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/parks.indy.gov\/?p=5652"},"modified":"2026-03-23T18:13:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T18:13:09","slug":"mayor-hogsett-council-vice-president-barth-and-indy-parks-break-ground-on-canterbury-park-improvements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/parks.indy.gov\/es\/mayor-hogsett-council-vice-president-barth-and-indy-parks-break-ground-on-canterbury-park-improvements\/","title":{"rendered":"Mayor Hogsett, Council Vice President Barth, and Indy Parks Break Ground on Canterbury Park Improvements\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u202fLocated directly on the\u00a0Monon\u00a0Trail,\u00a0Canterbury Park was\u00a0identified\u00a0for improvements by Vice President\u00a0Barth\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

INDIAN\u00c1POLIS <\/strong>\u2013 Today, Mayor Hogsett, City-County Council Vice President John Barth, and Indy Parks broke ground on improvements to Canterbury Park. The park was identified for improvements by Councilor Barth and local residents as part of the $1 million district projects for each councilor.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Canterbury Park is the latest park to see major upgrades along the Monon Trail. In 2023, Parque Frank y Judy O'Bannon<\/a> was upgraded with a new playground and splash pad, while Parque del reverendo Charles Williams<\/a> opened with a new playground, event lawn, and connector trail to the Monon.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis project at Canterbury Park is just another example of how we are changing the way we do recreation in this city,\u201d said Mayor Joe Hogsett. \u201cImproving connections between our growing network of trails and our beloved Indy Parks gives our neighbors a whole new way to enjoy nature and the abundance of public amenities in Indianapolis.\u201d  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over 40 Indy Parks are currently under construction or pending the start of construction as part of an investment of over $150 million to upgrade city parks. The timelines of these projects can be found on the Indy Parks Website<\/a>. Other park projects in Council District 7 include Tarkington Park\u2019s new sports fields, courts, and walking path, and a new playground at Arsenal Park. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis investment in Canterbury Park is a direct result of residents speaking up about what they wanted to see in their neighborhood,\u201d said Vice President John Barth. \u201cBy directing $1 million in funding, we\u2019re creating a more active, welcoming space that strengthens connections along the Monon and reflects the priorities of the community.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2025, a fiscal ordinance approved alongside the City-County Budget provided a one-time allocation of $1 million to each district councilor for a park or road infrastructure project. Indy Parks broke ground on improvements to WISH Park last week. Other councilor directed park infrastructure projects include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n