Green Spaces

Come help out in our public green spaces! Check out our rotating list of Saturday Cleanups on our calendar to help out at a different green space each month. Or, if you'd like to dedicate time to a specific space, contact our Beautification Committee chair at Beautification@bateshendricks.org.

Parks

Baumann Park

Baumann Park was designed and created between 2012 to 2014 by the neighborhood and KIB, with additional support from neighborhood partner SEND. The park has a play structure, a pergola with picnic tables, a grill, two benches, a large open space, and native plantings. Read more in the Baumann Park Handbook.
Beautification@bateshendricks.org 1868 Singleton St.

Coburn Park

Coburn Park was dedicated by the Bates-Hendricks Neighborhood Association in 2014. Currently, the park features some plantings and a small open space. This space is owned and maintained by a neighbor.
Beautification@bateshendricks.org 626 Prospect St.

Dog Park at Immanuel

This dog park in the northwest part of the neighborhood features separate areas for small and large dogs, a 6-foot fence, and a double-gated entry. The park does require a small membership fee to use. The dog park is owned and operated by Indy Dog Park Co. and Immanuel United Church of Christ.
IndyDogPark@gmail.com 382 Prospect St.

Hendricks Park

Hendricks Park is a city park that is maintained by Indy Parks & Recreation. It has a shelter structure with a grill and a walking path, as well as public art.
 
IndyParksCS@indy.gov 1313 Madison Ave.

Orange Park

Not to be confused with the official Orange Park on the City's east side, this park on the northeast corner of East Street and Orange Street is a temporary public space until the property is developed. The green space features plantings and an open grassy area.
Beautification@bateshendricks.org 1271 S. East St.

Ringgold Park

Ringgold Park is a city park that is maintained by Indy Parks & Recreation. The park features new playground equipment, including a climbing structure, a swing set, and a seesaw.
IndyParksCS@indy.gov 1500 Ringgold Ave.

Sexson Park

Sexson Park is a city park that is maintained by Indy Parks & Recreation. It features a new playground, including a swing set and slide, as well as a basketball half-court.
IndyParksCS@indy.gov 200 Beecher St.

Other Spaces

Esplanade – Alabama Street

The S. Alabama Street Esplanade is an open area lined with lights and rows of trees and other landscaping on the sides. It is maintained by the City of Indianapolis and residents on S. Alabama Street.
Beautification@bateshendricks.org S. Alabama St.

Esplanade – New Jersey Street

The S. New Jersey Street Esplanade features a historic gazebo, walking path, and numerous trees and other plantings. It is currently maintained by residents on S. New Jersey Street.
Beautification@bateshendricks.org S. New Jersey St.

Gateway – East

Our East Gateway marks our boundary on the northeast side of the neighborhood at the E. Morris Street / Prospect Street split by the I-65 South onramp. The "Southeast Neighborhood" subtext on the sign refers to being a part of the Southeast Neighborhood Congress.
Beautification@bateshendricks.org 830 E. Morris St.

Gateway – North

Our North Gateway marks our boundary on East Street between E. Morris Street and Sanders Street. The landscaping is currently maintained by the neighborhood.
Beautification@bateshendricks.org 1190 S. East St.

Gateway – South

Our South Gateway marks our boundary at the railroad tracks just south of Beecher Street. It is currently maintained by East Street Apostolic Church.
Beautification@bateshendricks.org 1911 S. East St.

Pleasant Run Trail

The Pleasant Run Trail is a 6.9-mile shared-use trail that runs from Garfield Park to Ellenberger Park, passing through Bates-Hendricks and following the Pleasant Run Waterway. It is maintained by Indy Parks & Recreation.
IndyParksCS@indy.gov Pleasant Run Trail

Shortcut Path

The Shortcut Path between Sanders/Wright Streets and E. Morris Street features trees and other plantings along the I-65 South onramp.
Beautification@bateshendricks.org 850 Sanders St.