Greenwood Parks & Recreation Master Plan 2021-2025 story, year-round indoor play zone for children, with STEAMfocused activity centers that incorporate a variety of educational themes and is home to our prized “Luckey Climber” – one of only four in the state of Indiana. “The Gym” is a modernized adult workout area featuring separate, spacious environments for fitness and yoga classes and the latest in cardio and weightlifting equipment. “The Courts” host basketball, volleyball, and pickleball players of all ages. The Community Center boasts over 2,500 members and welcomes thousands of visitors annually through day passes and adult and youth programming. •
Event Lawn – Completed in 2020 and located within Craig Park, the City added a new 100,000 square foot open space event lawn with a permanent stage pad. The event lawn can host over 20,000 spectators, and anchors Greenwood’s largest events and other music and cultural events for residents and visitors alike.
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Justice Center Renovations – Completed in 2018, this facility was completely renovated to serve the needs of the police, courts, clerk, and probation.
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Public Works Campus – Completed in 2020, the facility doubled in size to accommodate the growing needs of the city. The new facility houses stormwater, sanitation, fleet and parks maintenance staff and equipment using and efficient and fiscally responsible campus approach to operating city utilities and maintenance.
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Parking – More events and people downtown increase the need for parking. Over 270 spots have been added by the City, in three areas throughout the downtown redevelopment between 2018 – 2020, with more to come.
Greenwood’s Historic Landmarks and Places National Register of Historic Places •
Greenwood Commercial Historic District – 172-332 W. Main Street and 147-211 S. Madison Avenue
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Greenwood Residential Historic District – bordered by Meridian St., McKinley St., Perry St., Main St. and Euclid Ave. and Longdon Avenue
Historical Markers •
First Cabin in Greenwood, 1823
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First Church, School and Cemetery, 1826
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Glade-Dobbins Cemetery, 1832
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J. T. Polk Canning Company, 1872
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Birthplace of Banking, 1892
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