Welcome!
The Historic Meridian Park neighborhood in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA is bounded by 30th and 34th Streets, Pennsylvania Street, and Washington Boulevard.
2024 CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon
When: Saturday, November 9, 2024 from ~8:30 to ~10:30 AM
Where: Our Neighborhood
Details: Either get a very early start or do your best to stay put on this morning. Traffic throughout Indianapolis is affected by this event, especially in our neighborhood which gets completely blocked in by the half-marathon runners and walkers. Course maps are available at http://www.monumentalmarathon.com/.
Fall General Meeting
When: Wednesday, November 13, 2024 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM
Where: Tabernacle Presbyterian Church, 418 E. 34th Street. Please enter through doors on the north side.
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.