White River is getting a new brand and a new website this month. Additionally, through October, there will be a series of free community conversations at seven parks along the river in Marion and Hamilton counties.
Historian Jordan Ryan, principal at The History Concierge in Indianapolis, will lead a series of one-hour informal conversations to explore how the river was impacted or ignored by the surrounding community over time.
These free events will take place at key points along the White River to call attention to stories of human relationships and built environments with the river over time. Participants should bring a blanket or a chair, refreshments and a desire to learn.
Signs at each location will direct participants to the conversation locations within each park.
- 12, 1 p.m.: Taylor Center for Natural History at Strawtown Koteewi Park, 12308 Strawtown Ave., Noblesville (rain or shine)
- 12, 4 p.m.: Potter’s Bridge Park, Potter’s Bridge, 19401 N. Allisonville Road, Noblesville (rain or shine)
- 26, 1 p.m.: River Road Park, 12575 River Road, Carmel
- 26, 4 p.m.: Hazel Landing Park, 10601 Hazel Dell Pkwy., Carmel
- 10, 1 p.m.: Broad Ripple Park, 1500 Broad Ripple Ave., Indianapolis
- 10, 4 p.m.: Riverside Park, 3702 N. White River Parkway W. Drive, Indianapolis
- 24, 1 p.m.: Southwestway Park, 3400 Mann Road, Indianapolis
Launching later this month, DiscoverWhiteRiver.com will offer information about river engagement opportunities, launch sites and more. This new brand and site will bring together all local partners that work to raise awareness on the river.
For more information on these conversations including dates, times and locations, go to visithamiltoncounty.com.
These projects are supported by generous gifts from the Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust and MIBOR.
About the White River Vision Plan
Released March 2020, the White River Vision Plan is the result of a collaboration between the City of Indianapolis and Hamilton County Tourism, Inc. in partnership with Visit Indy’s philanthropic arm, Tourism Tomorrow Indy to develop a comprehensive and coordinated regional, community-driven plan to enhance 58 miles of the White River in Marion and Hamilton counties.
The goal of the vision plan is to create an accessible, recreational, and cultural environment that encourages a unique sense of place for the community as a whole. Imagine a network of places and experiences big and small linked together into a national park-scale amenity in the heart of the population and economic engine of Indiana. Learn more at mywhiteriver.com.