The City of Fishers has explored private sector proposals in recent years to construct an indoor recreational facility for those living here.  So far, no idea has come to fruition.

Mayor Scott Fadness announced Friday morning a new task force, headed by City Councilman Todd Zimmerman, to study options for such a Fishers facility.  A report is due in 120 days.

“For years, the private sector has attempted to bring a facility to our community without success,” said Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness in a city news release. “I know this is an amenity our residents desire, and our hope through the work of this task force is that we can identify a successful path forward.”

The city cites a 2020 survey of Fishers residents showing three amenities local citizens want – a health and wellness center, an aquatic center and a community center.

“Athletics and recreation are a critical part of the fabric of our community,” said City Councilor Todd Zimmerman in the same news release. “There continues to be a demand for more space to host recreational events and I hope to lead this task force to help us answer the question of, ‘what does the community want?’ More so, we have an opportunity to proactively identify an operational and financial plan for a facility that can bring so many community interests together under one roof.”

The mayor is asking the task force to look at the following questions:

• What is the current demand for athletic facilities not currently being met by existing supply?
• What is the current demand for art and cultural needs not currently being met by existing supply?
• What are current community needs not being met by existing facilities?
• If such a community facility existed, what specifications and operational and financial support would be required to meet the necessary needs?
• What level of priority should a community facility be given in relation to existing projects and priorities?

Mayor Fadness has assured the task force members they will receive all the support needed to finish their work.