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  • Top 5 Things to Do at Heritage Park

    Hello Fishers! I’m Sarah Sandquist, Director of Fishers Parks. Fishers has 24 parks spread throughout the City, ranging in size and function from pocket parks like Cheeney Creek Nature Area to larger parks like Holland Park and Brooks School Park. Each park has its own character and there is something for everyone! Today, we are going…

  • A Merry Prairie Holiday Returns to Conner Prairie

    For the second year in a row, Conner Prairie is once again thrilled to have guests enjoy A Merry Prairie Holiday while experiencing this magical festival in a new, safer way. Beginning Friday, November 27 through Sunday, December 20, and on Tuesday and Wednesday, December 22-23, Conner Prairie’s grounds will be transformed into a winter…

  • On the Farm Friday: Explore Cover Crops at the AgriPark

    While the Fishers AgriPark has closed to the public for the season, there’s still work to be done behind the scenes. Fishers Parks’ Agriculture Coordinator Jackie Leeuw shares what’s happening on the farm now that harvest has ended and how cover crops are an important for farmers to plant every fall.  Learn more about a day…

  • Explore Ritchey Woods for National Take a Hike Day

    Fishers is home to one of only two state-designated nature preserves in Hamilton County – Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve. The diverse property and 2.25 miles of walking trails take you through three completely different types of habitats. Watch this video to explore and learn about them virtually before heading to the park to try it…

  • Top 5 Things to Do at Cheeney Creek Natural Area

    Hello Fishers! I’m Sarah Sandquist, Director of Fishers Parks. Fishers has 24 parks spread throughout the City, ranging in size and function from pocket parks like Bee Camp Creek Trailhead to larger parks like Holland Park and Brooks School Park. Each park has its own character and there is something for everyone! Nature is waiting…

  • An Empty Nester’s Weekend Guide to Fishers

    One of the things that makes Fishers so great is it’s appeal to all kinds of lifestyles.  It’s true, Fishers is full of young families with kids to entertain and parents looking for a night out. But what about when those kids are all grown and have flown the coop? What about all you empty…

  • National Farmers’ Q&A with the Fishers AgriPark Staff

    Today is National Farmers Day, and we’re celebrating! To commemorate the holiday, we sat down with two important farmers who run the Fishers AgriPark, which pays homage to the city’s agricultural heritage every day. Learn more about our family favorite at the Fishers AgriPark and the fun you can have on the farm. Jackie Leeuw…

  • Youth Athletes, Remember These 7 Things

    As parents, we try to put our child’s best interests first. Often, we are right, but occasionally it’s not the homerun idea we originally thought. This especially rings true in the world of youth sports. What should we encourage our kids to play, how long should they stick with it and will getting that coveted…

  • Falling in Love with Date Ideas Around Fishers

    To me, fall is the most romantic time of year, with the transition from long warm summer nights to cool crisp air, nature’s explosion of color adding beautiful scenery, and irresistibly delicious smells coming from seasonal foods.     Fall is also the uptick of busy schedules. This makes it the perfect time to slow down and…

  • Volunteer Spotlight: Mudsock Youth Athletics Coaches

    Mudsock Youth Athletics (formerly S.P.O.R.T.S.) is a local, community-based, volunteer-run organization offering several different sports to both boys and girls including Baseball/Softball, Basketball, Cheer, Football, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Rugby, Soccer, Track/XC, and Volleyball.  The organization has been serving families for over 30 years in Fishers and surrounding areas as the primary out-of-school recreational opportunities for youth. They rely on a dedicated base of over 2,000…