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Geist Waterfront Park Season Opening
Geist Waterfront Park kicks off the 2024 season on Saturday, May 25! The 70-acre waterfront park in east Fishers features beach and water access to Geist Reservoir, non-motorized boat launch and dock access for kayaks and canoes, walking trails, playground, and public gathering amenities.
Park access is open to all during nonpeak hours. During peak hours (generally Friday, Saturday, and Sunday afternoons), admission is free for Fishers residents and $25 per vehicle for non-residents. It’s now easier than ever for residents to access the park – just show your government-issued ID at the entrance, no Smart Pass needed! Geist Waterfront Park is opened daily dawn to dusk and a lifeguard is on duty 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. during swim season. Swim season runs from May 25 through September 2. Learn more at FishersParks.com/GeistWaterfront.
Touch-a-Truck
Kids can explore Fishers’ fleet of big rigs, including tractors, snowplows, police cars, and fire trucks at the free Touch-A-Truck event on Tuesday, May 21 from 4:30 – 7:30 p.m.at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater (NPD AMP). Enjoy live demonstrations from Fishers Department of Public Works, Fishers Fire Department, and the Fishers Police Department, as well as food vendors and kids’ activities from Fishers Parks and Fishers Health Department. Learn more at FishersIN.gov/TouchaTruck.
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.
Mayor’s Youth Academy Applications Open
In partnership with the City of Fishers, Hamilton Southeastern Schools, and the Eman schools, the Mayor’s Youth Academy offers the opportunity to build community awareness, provide hands-on learning opportunities that enhance curriculum, and inspire future careers in the public sector. Registration for the Fishers Mayor’s Youth Academy is open through June 28.
The Fishers Mayor’s Youth Academy is a year-long experience provided by the City of Fishers for high school juniors and seniors that live in and or attend school in Fishers with a GPA of at least 3.0 to be eligible for the program. Register at fishersin.gov/MYA.
Explore other youth academies like the Fishers Police Department Teen Academy and the Fishers Health Department Teen Public Health Academy. Registration is free and open for all programs at FishersIN.gov/CitizenAcademies.
Memorial Day Ceremony
Join the City of Fishers on Monday, May 27 at 10 a.m. at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater to honor the service men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom at this special ceremony. Learn more at FishersIN.gov/FishersHonors.
May Mental Health Month
Join the community during Mental Health Awareness Month in creating a Stigma Free Fishers through events, community stories, and educational opportunities all month long. Fishers High School and Hamilton Southeastern High School’s Bring Change to Mind student clubs in partnership with the Fishers Health Department will host the annual Hope for Happiness event at the Fishers Farmers Market on Saturday, May 11 from 8 a.m. to noon to raise awareness about mental health and the city’s Stigma Free initiative. Learn more at FishersIN.gov/MentalHealthMonth.
Cul De Sac Drills with Fishers Fire Department
Fishers Fire Department hosts Cul-de-sac drills in local neighborhoods every summer. Firefighters will pull out the hose, spray water, and give little and big kids alike an opportunity to handle the hose line or just run through the spray. Check out the list of upcoming dates to see if FFD will be visiting your neighborhood here.
Fishers Farmers Market Season Opening Day
The Fishers Farmers Market’s season opening day is this Saturday, May 4, and will run through Saturday, September 28. Each market is held from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturdays during this period at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater. Check out a list of vendors here.
Fishers AgriPark Season Opening Day
The Fishers AgriPark opens for the season today. Drop by the 33-acre urban farm to experience a nature play area, livestock such as cattle and sheep, and seasonal produce that you can take home. Check out the hours of operation and learn more about the farm here.
Make48 Competition at Fishers Maker Playground
Make48 is a 48-hour competition where teams are presented with a challenge and tasked to build a physical prototype, create a sales sheet, produce a 1-minute marketing video and pitch their big idea to a panel of judges.
Teams comprised of Indiana FFA chapters will compete at Fishers Maker Playground May 3 through 5. The winning team takes home $2000. Learn more about the competition at make48.com.
Last Chance for Summer Camp Registration
It’s not too late to register for Fishers Parks’ summer camps, offered at a variety of park locations, along with art camps at the new Fishers Art Center, opening as part of the Fishers Municipal Complex in June! New this year, check out the Robotics Camp and Jr. Lifeguard Camp offered by Fishers Parks. Visit PlayFishers.com to register for parks camps and IndyArtCenter.org to register for camps at the Fishers Arts Center.
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.
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