Emerald Preserve

250-acre urban greenspace with a 3-mile loop along the Central Canal, plus waterfront trails, pedal boat rentals, museums, and event venues.

3,900 forested acres and a 1,400-acre reservoir with trails, birding at the Ornithology Center, and boating in one of the nation’s largest municipal parks.

Five floors of interactive learning, founded in 1925, with a historic carousel and a paleo lab where staff prepare and study fossils.

Connected downtown stadium-and-arena pairing with a retractable-roof NFL home field, an 18,000-seat basketball shrine, and year-round concerts, tournaments, and major live events.

Historic oval hosting the annual Indianapolis 500, with the infield IMS Museum and Pagoda Plaza as signature features within the racing complex.

152-acre cultural campus with art galleries, lush gardens, two historic homes, performance spaces, a nature preserve, and a sculpture park.

1,700-acre former military property with walking and jogging trails, Fall Creek fishing access, and the Museum of 20th Century Warfare.

1,800-acre drinking water reservoir owned by Citizens Energy, with access to Geist Waterfront Park, Geist Park, and a marina boat ramp nearby.

Member-owned private club with an 18-hole par-71 course, recognized as Pete and Alice Dye’s first design, plus dining and event spaces.

Family orchard and market on rolling hills with ponds, a bakery, pumpkin patch, and October fall festival weekends featuring live music.

More than 200 acres of equestrian grounds with a Level 4 cross-country course, dressage and stadium jumping arenas, and Pan Am Games history.

622-acre grounds with five miles of hiking trails, two campgrounds, and an 18-hole disc golf course alongside Hoosier Horse Park.

Miles of trails, stocked fishing ponds, and the historic 1876 Whipple Iron Truss Bridge add variety to this recreation area.

Eight-point-two paved miles through Hendricks County, with mile markers for emergency location and a mural-lined tunnel under Ronald Reagan Parkway.

Three-track motorsports complex with a drag strip, paved oval, and road course, hosting the NHRA U.S. Nationals each Labor Day weekend.

Tropical-themed aquatic complex spanning 4.3 acres, with six waterslides, a 900-foot Leisure River, and a heated zero-depth kiddie pool.

Walking trails, fishing lakes, disc golf, and playgrounds across an 82.5-acre park, with Trak 36 RC race track and the Angel of Hope statue.

Private 1974 layout in Hendricks County with a clubhouse, practice improvements, and a history of hosting Indiana state and open championships.

Largest municipal green space in town, spanning 77 acres with Blast Off Playground, splash pad, Maple Ridge Trail, and a perimeter walking track.

Open-air center with national retailers, locally owned boutiques, and restaurants, hosting more than 30 annual events including the Summer Concert Series.

Brick sidewalks, public sculptures, galleries, locally owned shops, and Monon Greenway access give this Old Town district its appeal.

Smithsonian Affiliate with 1836 Prairietown and the 1859 Balloon Voyage, offering immersive history, nature, and hands-on exhibits across more than 1,000 acres.

Wooded 60-acre greenspace with an accessible treehouse, paved boardwalk trail, and Hamilton County’s tallest point atop its 60-foot sledding hill.

State-designated cultural area with NPD Amphitheater, The Depot, and Nickel Plate Trail, plus dining, shopping, and community events in the downtown core.

State-designated natural area with 127 acres, nine trails, and prairie, forest, and wetland habitats for hiking and nature study.

Entertainment venue with climate-controlled hitting bays, Toptracer shot tracking, dining, and event space for year-round golf games and group gatherings.

Seventy-five acres of wetlands, prairie, dog facilities, and trails complemented by a downtown amphitheater plaza with railroad-themed swings beside the Pennsy Trail.

Public 18-hole layout opened in 1927, with a renovated clubhouse featuring a bar, snack bar, outdoor patio, and golf simulators.

Seasonal farm destination with corn maze, pumpkin patch, train rides, and a farm animal trail at its 1611 North Meridian Road site.

Downtown celebration honoring James Whitcomb Riley each October, with a Parade of Flowers, entertainment tent, craft booths, and longstanding community traditions.

Preserved 1850s boyhood home with pioneer-era furnishings, adjacent museum galleries, and Lizabuth Ann’s Kitchen programming space interpreting James Whitcomb Riley’s life and career.

Tropical conservatory displays, formal sunken gardens, and seasonal floral exhibits anchored by a park greenhouse tradition dating to 1895.

Accredited as an aquarium and botanical garden, with White River Gardens and the Simon Skjodt International Orangutan Center on site.

Native American and Western art collections in White River State Park, with Native American galleries and the annual Indian Market & Festival.

Linear greenway following Pleasant Run Creek between Ellenberger, Christian, and Garfield parks, with paved shared-use segments and additional loop trails in all three parks.

Municipal public layout established in 1970 on more than 160 acres, with a driving range plus dedicated chipping and putting practice areas.

188-acre nature park with four miles of trails, 80 acres of forest, prairies, wetlands, and Buck Creek in southeastern Marion County.

Seasonal water attraction with a lazy river, 25-meter lap pool, and multiple slides, plus the recurring end-of-season Puppy POOLooza event.

Network of more than fifty linear miles of multi-use trails and walkways, including Play Pocket Trail with four themed playground stops.

Playgrounds, tennis courts, pathways, and three nature-themed play pockets share this Old Town green space with annual festivals.

Indoor sports and fitness complex with turf fields, hardwood courts, an elevated walking track, and golf simulators in a 65,000-square-foot facility.

Outdoor sports complex with eight baseball and softball fields, a cricket pitch, splash pad, playground, and interconnected walking trails.

Historic commercial core with local shops, restaurants, and Craig Park’s annual WAMM Fest, preserved through a volunteer-led Main Street organization.

Regional indoor-outdoor shopping center at US 31 and County Line Road with more than 150 stores, a food court, and a children’s play area.

18-hole executive layout with a 300-yard driving range, mini golf, batting cages, and indoor TrackMan simulator bays for year-round recreation.

Public golf facility with two 18-hole Pete Dye championship courses, a driving range, and clubhouse in a natural parkland setting.

Established in 1970, this 99-acre recreation area includes nature trails, a pond, playground, and basketball courts on Indianapolis’s southeast side.

Home ballpark of the Triple-A Indians since 1996, with skyline views, 24 private suites, and the Elements Financial Club overlooking the field.

Serving grades 9-12 in Franklin Township Community School Corporation, this campus emphasizes practical preparation, active campus life, and clear next-step readiness.

Serving grades 6-8 in Franklin Township Community School Corporation, this campus emphasizes core-subject growth, activity access, and clear next-step preparation.

Serving grades K-5 in Franklin Township School District, this campus pairs foundational reading and math with dependable routines and a welcoming start each morning.

Serving grades 4-6 in Franklin Township School District, this campus bridges elementary foundations and junior-high readiness with focused academic support.

Founded in 1876 by a Civil War veteran and pharmacist, Lilly runs its global headquarters and research laboratories on the near-south side of Indianapolis.

Salesforce's Midwest hub in the tallest building in Indiana, an operation grown from its acquisition of the Indianapolis-founded ExactTarget.

A statewide academic network with downtown Indianapolis hospitals, regional campuses, and a partnership with the IU School of Medicine.

The Indianapolis headquarters of the Blue Cross Blue Shield licensee that operated as Anthem before rebranding, serving health plan members nationwide.

An Indianapolis engineering and manufacturing site building turbine engines on a campus rooted in the former Allison Engine Company.

The U.S. headquarters of a Swiss process instrumentation maker, with a Greenwood campus producing flow, level, and pressure measurement devices.

An Indianapolis nonprofit grown from Community Hospital East, now operating acute-care hospitals, surgery centers, and clinics across central Indiana.

A Catholic system founded by the Sisters of St. Francis, with its Indianapolis hospital on the south side and additional campuses in Mooresville and Carmel.

A technology distribution and device repair operation in the Plainfield logistics corridor, handling fulfillment and reverse logistics.

Duke Energy's Indiana operations center in Plainfield, serving electric customers across the central and southern parts of the state.

Roche's North American diagnostics headquarters on the northeast side of Indianapolis, with roots in the former Boehringer Mannheim operation.

A Carmel-headquartered insurer serving middle-income retirees through the Bankers Life, Colonial Penn, and Washington National brands.

The Indianapolis headquarters of the Masco-owned faucet brand, covering industrial design, engineering, and product development.

A Hamilton County operations center for the student loan servicer spun out of Sallie Mae.

A Toyota-owned systems integrator founded in Indianapolis, designing warehouse automation, conveyor systems, and robotics for distribution operations.

A Greenfield plant producing pressure-sensitive label materials and adhesives for packaging, retail, and industrial customers.

A county-owned nonprofit system anchored by Hancock Regional Hospital, with clinics and wellness centers across Greenfield and the eastern suburbs.

An animal health company spun out of Eli Lilly, with research and manufacturing continuing at its longtime Greenfield campus.

The Greenfield hospital at the center of Hancock County's health network, with emergency, surgical, obstetric, and inpatient services.

Indiana's largest health system, affiliated with the IU School of Medicine and home to Riley Hospital for Children.

Founded in 1915 by Indianapolis Motor Speedway co-founder James Allison, the company builds automatic transmissions for trucks, buses, RVs, and military vehicles.

A regional enclosed mall in Johnson County anchored by department stores, restaurants, and national retailers.

A Hancock Health campus combining outpatient medical services with fitness facilities and community wellness programming.

A Fishers contract manufacturer filling sterile injectable drugs for pharmaceutical and biotech clients.

A Greenfield preclinical research campus, formerly operating as Covance, running toxicology and drug safety studies for pharmaceutical developers.

A Johnson County distribution hub supplying Ulta stores and e-commerce orders across the eastern United States.

A Johnson County supercenter combining grocery, pharmacy, vision, and general merchandise with online pickup operations.