Chapel Hill Park will see $2.6 million in improvements
INDIANAPOLIS – Today, Mayor Joe Hogsett and Indy Parks celebrated its second groundbreaking in a week, this time for the $2.6 million project at Chapel Hill Park. When completed, Chapel Hill Park will offer a new splash pad, playground, basketball court, and two pickleball courts. This project is one of three marking the kickoff for Indy Parks’ 2025 construction season. Indy Parks worked closely with the neighboring Chapel Hill United Methodist Church to host public meetings and gather community input for the park improvements.
“Starting construction at Chapel Hill Park represents the City’s commitment to transform our parks that need it the most,” said Mayor Joe Hogsett. “Projects like this one will turn a small neighborhood park into a place where residents can foster a strong sense of community and experience an enhanced quality of life.”
Improvements to the park are funded through the Lilly Endowment Grant and a portion of the 2025 Indy Parks capital budget. The $80 million Lilly Endowment Grant is investing in 42 parks as part of the larger $140 million investment in the Indy Parks system.
“Chapel Hill Park is more than just a green space—it’s a gathering place where neighbors come together, families make memories, and our community thrives,” said Councilor Jessica McCormick, District 16. “This investment ensures that Westside residents have access to high-quality recreational spaces that promote wellness, play, and connection. I’m proud to support these improvements and look forward to seeing Chapel Hill Park become a true destination for our community.”
Indy Parks has made significant investments in parks on the city’s west side in recent years, including the $10.8 million renovation of Krannert Park’s Family Center and the new indoor pool that opened in January 2024. Krannert Park will also be one of ten area parks to receive a new playground when the park’s $3.1 million Lilly Endowment Grant project kicks off later this year. Those ten projects, the Chapel Hill Park project, and other planned Indy Parks improvements represent $25 million invested in the city’s west side. The Chapel Hill Park project is scheduled for completion in 2026.
“Indy Parks is investing in parks of all sizes in communities all across the city,” said Indy Parks Director Phyllis Boyd. “Thanks to the Lilly Endowment Grant and historic levels of city funding, we’re able to provide generational investments in our city parks that need it the most on an unprecedented scale.”
Indy Parks is also currently hiring for summer jobs on the west side and across the city. Applications are open for a range of positions, including lifeguards, camp counselors, cashiers, park inspectors, and more. Positions start at $13 an hour and a $500 sign on bonus that is available until April 4, when the bonus drops to $250. Full time and permanent positions with Indy Parks can be found here. Renderings and images from the event are available here.
