Indy’s Far East Side is getting a new playground and education center! Grassy Creek Environmental Education Center and Playground, located near 30th Street and Mitthoefer Road, is set to open April 22. The park will feature a new community center and playground with features that all ages can enjoy.

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The new park will include a nature center with a bird-watching area, multipurpose rooms that will be available for rent and for use by day camps, and more. The playground will showcase a treehouse structure and a bird outlook, providing exciting play options. Additionally, it will include an accessible sensory tunnel and many other engaging features. The park will also include picnic areas and new trails, enhancing the connectivity of the larger park.

“These are transformational upgrades for a Far-Eastside neighborhood park,” said Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett. “Thanks to our Circle City Forward initiative, the new environmental community center and park extension will offer something for residents of every age and ability, from education to recreation to the natural beauty of our environment.”

The Grassy Creek Environmental Community Center aims to offer various programs centered around environmental education. Additionally, it will provide space for community events. Indy Parks secured an additional $2.95 million from the City to purchase an additional 119 acres of land to extend the park.

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Grassy Creek Environmental Education Center is set to open on April 22, 2025. It is located at 3510 N. German Church Road in Indianapolis.