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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.
2025 Spring Alley Clean-Up
Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025 (rain or shine)
Morning Shift: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Noon, pick up trash in alleys/streets
Afternoon Shift: 12:00 PM (Noon) to 2:30 PM, load up trash from alleys/streets into pickup truck
Where: Meet at the Pocket Park, 209 E. 33rd Street
Details: Spring is coming! Join neighbors and community members for the Historic Meridian Park Spring Alley Clean-Up as we work together to beautify our alleys and shared spaces.
We’ll provide garbage bags and tools, just bring your energy and community spirit! Enjoy complimentary donuts and beverages to keep you fueled. Please dress appropriately and wear closed-toe, heavy shoes for safety.
There are two shifts available: Morning and afternoon. We need a larger group in the morning from 9:00 AM to noon to go through the alleys/streets and pick up trash. We need 5 or 6 individuals in the afternoon from noon – 2:30 PM to help load up the trash into a pickup truck.
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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.