We've attended many Colts training camp sessions here over the past several years. Always a great…read moretime! Today we are sitting in the Colt's Season Ticket Member suite. A perfect day, nice breeze and beautiful blue sky. Here are training camp the staff takes excellent care of the guests. Free sun block and water is provided, either bring your own bottle to refill or pick up a free bottle courtesy of Citizen's Energy Group. Training camp is an entertainment bargain. Parking is only $10 and camp is $5 admission. Food and drinks available, and plenty of activities for kids. Bring the family and enjoy.

Back when MGK and Megan Fox were still a thing, I remember reading that they both had just visited…read moreGrand Park Sports Campus for one of his performances. As someone new to the Westfield area, I thought this was pretty cool and kind of surprising. Although I'm not really into sports unless I'm feeling 22-but have visited the campus a couple times now for various reasons like the Shipshewana Flea Market, "Whale of a Sale" (a large, upscale children's consignment event) and most recently "Winter Fest" presented by Westfield Youth Sports and "Brought to you by Birdies," the mini golf place and bar/restaurant in Westfield. Winter Fest was a fun and free event for locals inside the campus to promote sports enrichment in the community. Westfield residents who signed up received tickets for $15 worth of food (per person) at the cafeteria. This was quite generous of them! Chik-fil-A was also there with a booth giving out merch and gift cards for meals. The cafeteria and adult bar area are well maintained, shiny and new. The indoor field is clean and beautiful. Staff is friendly and helpful. There were vendors offering to match donations for youth sports fundraisers and local businesses advertising their products. They had tons of inflatables--even one for adults too. It was a great experience and I look forward to attending other events at Grand Park. I found out after Winter Fest that there had also been a Health and Wellness expo that same day and wished I had known about it sooner with companies like Pure Barre being there. Next year, I'll be keeping an eye out for that event and others like it.

The first thing I'm always struck by when I visit new Fields in Indianapolis is the level of…read moreprofessionalism and warmth of the staff. Everyone from the person at the information desk to the people who check your bags at the little security checkpoint our consummate professionals, warm, and will get you where you need to be. Another thing for out of towners to know is that New Fields is the Indianapolis Museum of Art. For some reason, the name throws people off. New Fields also includes the Lilly house, Garden, and Fairbanks Nature Center. Personally, I would start the garden. Walk into the main entrance, and walk to the right from the ticket desk. Follow the signs and you'll end up in the garden. You could spend a day or two out there. Just enjoying it. Oh, and don't forget that they are members of NARM and AHS, so many reciprocal museum memberships will get you free entrance into New Fields.

I love Newfields and their events such as Winterlights! I went towards the end of December with my…read morehusband and family :) We loved how they changed it up a little this year. There were more interactive parts but also fan favorites. It was a nice way to spend time with family and loved ones. We enjoyed strolling around and of course taking some pictures for the memories. I highly recommend and will come back! I look forward to harvest nights :)

The Christian Park MultiPurpose Room has got to be the most hidden gem for event rentals in…read moreIndianapolis. It was actually the original gymnasium for the park before they built a new one in 2004. The rooms is 55' by 30' with original wood floor in great condition. We used it for a little rollerskate photoshoot and the rental is only $45/hr! They have 90 chairs, fourteen 6' tables, five 8' tables, and 3 each of two different sizes of round tables. I want to host a kids birthday party here soon, but honestly, the vibe in the space is so good you could bring in a rental company to do fancy chairs and this would make a killer wedding venue, it's that good. If you also need a kitchen, you can add on kitchen rental for just $25 an hour. There also two small classroom spaces you can rent for 25/40 so you could have a getting ready space.

This is a very tranquil park. It is one way in and one way out, with a designated entrance and…read moreexit. There are a lot of parking available between three separate areas. The park has a very nice and soothing waterfall near the entrance. The park also has a small area with some picnic tables and there is a lot of shaded areas here. I was surprised to see a bathroom facility here, but it is under renovation at the time of this review. The park is a large garden composed of many smaller gardens such as the Memorial Veterans Garden, and the Enabling Garden. The center piece of the park is a triple gazebo that is very picturesque and can be rented. Even though it is not park of the park, I found another picturesque spot right off of it, a historic iron truss bridge. It spans the White Lick Creek and runs into the White Lick Creek Trail. The park is home to a veterans memorial and a statue that depicts a man holding a child, with two older children playing with a dog at his feet.The sculpture titled "a Celebration of Family values", is meant to signify The Dura builders family dedication to the town of Plainfield. You will also find many dedications and memorials in this park by some of the trees and in areas like the small fountain near the exit and the sundial sculpture across from the gazebos. The park has nice paths that run through it and are connected to a larger network of trails such as the aforementioned White Lick Creek Trail. This is a nice refection park that has a calming peace about it and is very soothing, even though it is located right off of a main thoroughfare. It does not have a shortage of benches. It feeds into some nice trails and offers some nice backdrops for pictures.

Here on Plainfield there are a series of very nice parks. I spent a few minutes in the afternoon…read morerelaxing at the friendship gardens. Technically, I took my son here to work on photos for his photography class. There are many interesting features to take picture of such as the waterfall and gazebo. You can walk in the park and it is connected to other parks and trails. Also good for bile riding too.

I have attended two high school graduation ceremonies at this venue and both were really nice…read more There is ample parking and seating available, and we were able to invite as many members of our families as we wanted. I wish that they would make some kind of rule that people cannot reserve entire rows of seating for guests that have not yet arrived, but I suppose that is a personal preference. Their concessions were open, and they had a stand out front where you could buy flowers and mementos for the graduates, which I thought was nice. If you happened to be "up in the rafters" they also had huge screens where you could view the ceremony from the perspective of cameras that were strategically placed around the stage. Parking was $10, but I feel that it was well worth it to be able to have so many family members and friends with us on such a joyous day!

Throughout the years I have seen lots of shows -sports- 4H and other events etc in this venue…read more Tonight it's for a Fuel Hockey game. Always a good time! It's probably the last venue with tickets that do not cost an arm and a leg, so it's good for families with children. The seats all have good views. The rest rooms are clean and well stocked. The staff are kind and welcoming. Check it out

The Artsgarden is special to me because my daughter was married in the Garden seven years ago. This…read moreweek, my granddaughter was part of a choir concert held in the Garden. The glass dome is beautiful, with the city bustling outside. Winter is my favorite time to be in the Garden. The Garden, built in 1995, connects Circle Center Mall with the Conrad and parking garage. Circle Center is currently undergoing renovations, so foot traffic is low through the Garden. The Garden spans over the famous Washington Street in the heart of downtown Indy. A historical plaque describing Washington Street is located on the east side inside the dome. A sculpture hang from the roof, a small mural is on one side and plants line the central atrium. A few benches and tables are scattered for visitors to sit and enjoy the tranquility of the space. The Garden is managed by the IndyArts Council. The Council sponsors art, concerts and also rents out the Garden for events. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. City parking is available in nearby garages, although the adjacent garage was closed during my visit this week. I found free parking in the Circle.

I hadn't been here in some years and was immediately reminded why I enjoyed the space so much. The…read moreacoustics were amazing, the views were awesome and I was in creative happy space. We we there to support a dear friend doing a creative art installation ans the space still has charm and character. I always enjoy coming and will definitely have to get back more often. I needed a camera but I pulled out my phone and rook some really nice shots. If you are looking for a space to maybe have a concert or display art or something of that nature. You may wanna check them out. It was an amazing time.

I attended my cousin's wedding at this venue, and it was a beautiful celebration. The venue has a…read morehistoric charm with a dimly lit ambiance that creates a warm, elegant atmosphere. It's located in downtown Indianapolis and has its own parking lot, which was very convenient for guests. The space was spacious enough for the size of the wedding, and everything flowed well throughout the evening. For smaller events, the parking lot is sufficient, but I could see it getting tight for larger events here. One thing to keep in mind is that renting this venue appears to cover only the building itself. My aunt mentioned they paid by the hour for the venue and also had to rent the tables and chairs separately, as well as arrange and pay for the catering. The bar was located in the back and was cash only or their wedding. The wedding turned out beautifully, and the venue provided a charming backdrop for a memorable day. I believe my cousin had swing dancing events here, so they also host a variety of activities.

McGowan Hall is a community and event center located in the Old Northside neighborhood of Indy…read more McGowan Hall was built in 1922 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. I had the chance to visit McGowan Hall recently for a local memorial event. It's a unique setting that immediately made me curious about its history. The grounds originally had a Romanesque chateau completed in 1874. The home was designed by noted architect William LeBaron Jenney, who helped rebuild Chicago after the fire of 1871. Neighbors included president Benjamin Harrison and best selling hoosier author Meredith Nicholson. Subsequent owner of the chateau mansion, Dr. Horace Allen, hosted a party for Levi Morton of New York, who would become Benjamin Harrison's vice-presidential running mate. Harrison's home was not large enough to accommodate the affair. The home was acquired by Hugh J. McGowan, a railway magnate, in 1903. He lived there until his death in 1911. His daughters were known to perform amateur plays with Booth Tarkington in the 3rd floor ballroom. The McGowan family stayed in the home until 1919 when Mrs. McGowan sold the property to the Knights of Columbus (Hugh McGowan had been a member). Finally, in 1922, McGowan Hall was built and adjoined the home. The hall featured a 90'x60' ballroom with balcony seating and a stage. Downstairs had meeting area, billiard, shower, and cloak rooms. The hall hosted the first Knights of Columbus Council in Indiana (Mater Dei Knights of Columbus Council #437). To this day, they meet in the hall. In 1963, the home was torn down. However, the hall remained. The hall continues to host a wide variety of community, charitable, and civic events including theatre productions, fundraisers, high school dances, holiday parties, workshops, AA/NA meetings, neighborhood gatherings, and more. You can rent the Grand Hall (5,000sf of floor space), Council Room (seats up to 120), and an incredible, very vintage lounge that can easily seat 50. While McGowan Hall has some accessibility issues, typical for historic landmarks, there is an accessible entrance to the Grand Hall (550 capacity, around 400 with seating/tables). This is a solid mid-sized venue that I think often gets overlooked here in Indy. It's a beautiful facility, though anyone with accessibility needs should be sure to mention that before renting to ensure the need can be met. For attending a Grand Hall event, I had no issues. However, other areas would definitely have some challenges

Versus a super big safety first factor there was like rusted nails everywhere. The concessions…read morenever open and they opened the pool slides for the first of the summer and then when they're about to close, they don't have it open saying there's wasp and they'll kick kids out without any problem. And they are rude as hell

The Center is named after a long-time manager of Garfield Park, Lynda Burrello, who is retired and…read morecurrently serves as President of the Board for Friends of Garfield Park, Inc.The center was opened in 1998 and is a recreation center that has a weight room and gymnasium. Additionally, ping-pong, fitness classes, youth sports leagues (cheer, basketball, flag football, karate, pickleball...), sports clinics, and other recreational activities such as Paws and Claus are facilitated here. They also have an aquatic center attached to it as well. It has it own Yelp page though. The center is not a big facility and it is kind of older, but they have a lot going on and I like it. They have a nice full court basketball gym (that is converted to do other indoor activities. They had pickleball going on while I was there), some break out rooms (that is where they held the gingerbread decorating) and is in the process of building a toddler area. You will find a very nice and well maintained outdoor basketball court in the front of the building and just of the parking lot tooThere is a ton of free parking available in their private lot. The staff there is the friendliest you will find. They were all awesome, from the woman at the front desk to the people that facilitated the activity. I came here for the gingerbread decorating activity. It was well organized and they made it fun. If this was ant indication of how other activities and events are run here then you should be able to come here with confidence in any thing that you chose to do here. This is a fun place with low cost to free activities going on all year round. It is a hidden gem. I had no idea that this was here, and I lived here for over 6 years. It is definitely worth checking out.