Fishers Parks & Recreation Director Sarah Sandquist
FISHERS AGRIPARK CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING Writer / Jon Shoulders Photographer / Brian Brosmer
A one-of-a-kind park is now open in Fishers for the enjoyment - and education - of individuals and families throughout Central Indiana. In early 2018, Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness first announced the idea for the AgriPark in
his State of the City address, and later that year plans were underway to build out the park, which spans approximately 33 total acres near 113th Street and Florida Road. “We really think it’s important that the community knows where their food comes from and has access to fresh, locally grown produce,” says Sarah Sandquist, director of Fishers Parks & Recreation. “We’re excited
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to offer something that is very different from the rest of our parks.” The idea behind the Fishers AgriPark is for visitors to learn firsthand amidst an actual working farm and gain knowledge on farming practices, technology and innovation. There’s a full produce garden as well as livestock, all tended by a full-time farm manager.
