Governor Mike Braun and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a ribbon cutting ceremony at an updated playground at Fort Harrison State Park, celebrating 43 playgrounds statewide that are being updated to improve equipment and enhance accessibility.
These playground updates are made possible as part of a $50 million grant awarded to the Indiana DNR by Lilly Endowment Inc. in 2024. The grant is being used for a variety of enhancements at Indiana State Parks, including $11 million invested into playgrounds.
WHAT:
Ribbon cutting on updated playground at Fort Harrison State Park
WHERE:
Fort Harrison State Park
Shafter Playground
6000 N. Post Road,
Indianapolis, IN 46216
WHEN:
Thursday, June 4
11:30 a.m. ET
WHO:
• Governor Mike Braun
• First Lady Maureen Braun
• DNR Director Alan Morrison
• Brady Givens, Property Manager, Fort Harrison State Park