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The Historic Meridian Park neighborhood in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA is bounded by 30th and 34th Streets, Pennsylvania Street, and Washington Boulevard.
2024 Fall Festival
When: Sunday, October 20, 2024 from 3:00 to 7:00 PM
Where: Pocket Park, 209 E. 33rd Street
Details: The challenge is on for the Golden Ladle and the Silver Spatula! Bring your favorite chili and/or cornbread to compete with your neighbors’ favorites. If you are entering chili (in a slow cooker) or cornbread in the contest, please drop off your dish at the park between 3:00 and 3:30 PM for judging. Neighbors not competing are asked to bring a side dish or dessert to share with general feasting beginning at 4:45 PM. We will also announce our winners at this time. You’re welcome to come early and get a seat at the picnic tables or bring your own lawn chairs. We’ll have face painting, sidewalk chalk, and lots of fun!
2024 Fall Neighborhood Clean-Up
When: Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Noon)
Where: Meet at the Pocket Park, 209 E. 33rd Street
Details: Here is an opportunity to meet your neighbors and work together to keep our neighborhood looking great! This is a kid/family friendly event.
8:00 to 9:00 AM: Gather in the Pocket Park to meet new neighbors, enjoy coffee and donuts, and discuss the plan of attack.
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM: Please wear appropriate work clothes and closed toe shoes. Feel free to bring any of your own tools, especially tools that may help us trim back overgrowth in the alleys.
Our Latest News
Maple Leaf Cafe
The Maple Leaf Café is now open daily from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Proposal 207 for Unaltered Dog Registry
Proposal 207 for an unaltered dog registry set for City County Council action.
2024 Dues
The HMPNA board depends on voluntary annual dues to continue hosting events and caring for the neighborhood.
Pocket Park
News about pocket park grants, donation, mowing, and other maintenance.
KIB Block Captains
KIB Adopt-A-Block Captains sign up to care for their block for a 2-year period.
Conservation District
HMPNA is in the process of seeking to become a conservation district.
History
The Historic Meridian Park neighborhood was farmland until the turn of the century. Then a bridge over Fall Creek and the personal automobile made commuting downtown much easier. This suburban environment, distanced from the noise and smoke of downtown, quickly became desirable and supplanted Woodruff Place and Irvington as the most exclusive and fashionable neighborhoods of their day.
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Vision
Historic Meridian Park is a vibrant, safe neighborhood with a strong sense of community and connectivity. The social fabric of the neighborhood promotes respect for diversity, helping one another, and pride in our homes. Residents of all ages appreciate the unique aspects of living in a historic downtown community and recognize the important role they play in shaping its future.