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City Recycling Day
The City of Fishers hosts free City Recycling Day on Saturday, April 6 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Billericay Park, where residents can recycle electronics, household items, and household hazardous waste for free. This event is exclusive to Fishers residents; materials from businesses are not accepted. See a list of accepted items here.
Total Solar Eclipse
On April 8, from approximately 2 to 4:30 p.m., Hamilton County will experience the Total Solar Eclipse, with totality at 3:06 p.m. and lasting three minutes and thirty seconds in Fishers. Central Indiana anticipates 500,000+ visitors to view the eclipse.
Be Prepared
- With anticipated additional traffic, motorists should travel with emergency preparedness in mind. Locations that have experienced a total solar eclipse previously experienced heavy, often standstill, traffic.
- Because of anticipated video streaming, social media usage, and calls in a relatively small, concentrated area, those in the path of totality should anticipate loss in communications or poor service.
- Follow City of Fishers social media channels for up-to-date info up to and on the day of the eclipse and visit ThisisFishers.com/Eclipse for more info.
Public Safety
- Fire and Police will be stationed throughout the city in various locations to alleviate travel distances for emergency response in the event of heavy traffic.
- Fishers Parks will be open to pedestrian traffic only to encourage residents to visit neighborhoods or local parks instead of adding vehicles to roadways. Geist Waterfront Park will be closed.
- Cumberland Road will experience limited, local access only on April 8 to keep a clear thoroughfare for public safety.
- City Services Building will be closed to in-person business. Assistance will be available via phone at 317-595-3111.
- Learn more at ThisisFishers.com/Eclipse.
Check Your Mailbox for Annual Stormwater Bills
Friendly reminder to Fishers residents that RESIDENTIAL stormwater bills have been sent and are due on Tuesday, April 23! Find more info and FAQ’s at FishersIN.gov/Utilities.
Geist Half Marathon Race Series Price Increase on April 15
The Geist Half Marathon, 10K & 5K, presented by Meijer, returns for its 16th year on Saturday, September 14! Register now before prices increase on April 15 for the race that showcases the beauty of Geist Reservoir with stunning water views, tree-covered trails, and waterfront bridges. New this year, we’re bringing back the popular 10K course! All participants receive a race shirt, medal, and access to the post-race party, and VIP perks are also available.
Arbor Tree Day Giveaway
The annual Fishers Parks Arbor Day Tree Giveaway is from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, April 26 at the Fishers AgriPark, 11171 Florida Road. Limited quantities of both red oak and white oak trees will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Learn more about the event and planting instructions here.
Neighborhood Vibrancy Grant Round 2 Applications Due April 30
Homeowners’ associations or neighborhood groups can apply for Neighborhood Vibrancy Grants to fund various projects, from entrance landscaping and greenspace preservation to creating community spaces within residential areas, community gardens, playgrounds, and more. The next deadline to apply for the 2024 grant is April 30. Learn more.
Road Construction Updates
Fishers DPW is using warmer weather to fix potholes along our roadways, prepare work zones for construction, repave streets, and improve roundabouts and medians. With increased construction, motorists may experience reduced speeds and delays. We are dedicated to keeping our citizens and crews safe along our streets as we work to make these improvements.
Please help us keep our crews safe by using increased caution when traveling through works zones where crews are working.
See a pothole that needs fixed? Report it with Fishers Connect.
Stay up to date on current and upcoming construction projects around the community when you visit Drive Fishers and sign up for our weekly construction newsletter or follow @DriveFishers on Twitter for real-time updates.
ICYMI: New Basketball Court Murals and Tournament
Local basketball legend Gary Harris and local artist Koda Witsken are partnering with the City of Fishers and Fishers Parks to install 2 basketball court murals at Brooks School Park. During the unveiling of the murals, we will also be hosting a 3-on-3 basketball tournament! Find more details on the project and how to sign up to play here.
Become a Park or Rain Garden Steward
Volunteer to become a Fishers Parks or Rain Garden steward to get involved in caring for Fishers parks and greenways to ensure the sustainability of our natural resources.
Park Stewards will ensure our parks are clean, welcoming, and thriving ecosystems for our community to enjoy through trash cleanup, trail maintenance, invasive species removal, and reporting vandalism or park damage.
Rain Garden Stewards will help maintain adopted rain garden areas for a minimum of one time per month for one year. Learn more about both programs and apply here.
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