Garfield Park Arts Center - Indy Parks and Recreation

10/29/2026

Looking for a fun way to celebrate Halloween with the family? Join us at Christian Park Family Center for an evening filled with friendly competition, sweet treats, and community fun! From spooky table games and exciting door prizes to plenty of Halloween goodies, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Gather your friends, bring your Halloween spirit, and make some unforgettable memories with us on October 30 from 6 to 8 p.m. We can't wait to see you there for a night of laughs, treats, and just the right amount of spooky fun! 🎃🍬👻🕸️

10/28/2026

🚨NOW HIRING! 🚨

Krannert is currently looking for adults with day time availability and reliable transportation to fill Lifeguard positions here at Krannert's pool! This position starts at $16.62/hr and is part time.

Interested? Apply online or call the park at (317) 327-7375 to leave your name and number!

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/indianapolis/jobs/5516020/krannert-year-round-lifeguard?keywords=krannert&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

10/28/2026

Have you seen these signs at our parks this year? Ten of our Indy Parks are directly one the White River and part of the larger White Riverway across Marion and Hamilton Counties. Our friends at Discover White River have some great prizes for checking in at parks along the White Riverway that you can discover here: discoverwhiteriver.com/pass
The first photo is Broad Ripple Park, second is Municipal Gardens, and third is Belmont Beach which is currently closed for the dam removal.

10/28/2026

10/27/2026

🦉 Whooooo joined us at Holliday Park - Indy Parks and Recreation last weekend for another year of Hauntless Halloween?!

From candlelit trails and performances to pumpkin painting and s'mores, these moments will become memories for years to come. 🎃🕯️

Thank you to the staff, volunteers, and native forest friends from the Booth Tarkington Civic Theater for putting together such a fun experience for our visitors!

10/26/2026

This morning, Deputy Mayor Shea Joyce, City-County Councilor Leroy Robinson, and Indy Parks cut the ribbon on one of the tallest playgrounds in Indianapolis at WISH Park! This project, funded through both the Lilly Endowment Grant and $1 million from Councilor Robinson, includes this new playground, shelter, parking lot, and paved walking path. Be sure to swing by and enjoy the fall weather! 🛝🍂

10/24/2026

10/23/2026

IT’S HAUNT SEASON AT INDY ISLAND!

Indy Island will have NO swimming hours this weekend as we get spooky!

Join us for our Annual Haunted Activities on Saturday, October 25th, and Sunday, October 26th, from 5 PM to 9 PM!

Come enjoy fun activities, brave our haunted house, and receive a treat at the end!

Bring the family, wear your costumes, and get ready for a frightfully fun time at the Island!

10/23/2026

10/23/2026

Christian Park is getting ready to celebrate the end of construction. Established in 1921 and spread across 73 acres along Pleasant Run Creek, this beloved east‑side park has welcomed generations of families with its trails, playgrounds, sports fields, courts, shelters, and year‑round programs for all ages. ⁠
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Thanks to funding from the Lilly Endowment, the park is now receiving exciting new playground upgrades that will make it an even more inviting place for the community to enjoy.

10/07/2026

Got fall break plans next week? Join us for some arts and crafts next Wednesday, October 14th from 3-5pm. The best part? It's totally free! Check comments for the link to register!

09/29/2026

Ceramic tic tac toe boards made at GPAC with the help of our clay instructor, Rina! So cutesy!! Check out our website for more fall arts & crafts classes!

09/11/2026

Music lineup is here! Add “dancing, bubbles, and vibes” to your calendar for September 26 at Garfield Park. 🎶

4-9 PM | Free | All Ages

07/07/2026

Perler beads, picture frames, spray paint, and storytelling!! GPAC summer arts camps have been so fun this year!

06/24/2026

Clay camp 2026 was one for the books! Join us next year for clay camp where your kiddo will learn to hand build, throw on the wheel, add surface designs and texture and glaze their creations!
Big thanks to our instructor, Sharon Gardner-Baker couldn’t have done it without ya!! And our camp counselors of course!!

06/11/2026

Join us tomorrow, Friday, June 12th from 6-9pm for Second Friday’s at GPAC! We’ve got an amazing lineup with work from Helen Carroll on the first floor, Kay on the second floor, Avery on the 3rd and in the main gallery is a group fashion and textiles show! We can’t wait to see ya!!

05/22/2026

It's not too late to enroll your child in GPAC Summer Arts Camps! There are still slots available for Clay, Dance, Hip Hop, and Perler Bead camps. Sign your kiddo up for a summer of fun!

05/02/2026

June’s second Friday exhibition will be a fashion & textiles show! Applications are now open until May 26th. Link in our linktree on our page!! Send to your fashion & textiles creative friends!!

04/17/2026

Last Friday was so fun with the student exhibition and program showcase! We had a packed house with great art, great vibes, and even better people! Looking forward to next months Second Friday show on May 8th from 6-9pm! See ya then 😉