The City of Fishers has announced plans for the new Fishers White River Park, set to open in summer 2025, just west of the 96th Street and Allisonville Road intersection. This new park will feature over 120 acres of parkland and 5,000 feet of riverfront, enhancing connectivity and recreational opportunities for residents.
Groundbreaking for the park is slated for fall 2024. Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness described the project as “transformational,” emphasizing its role in the city’s broader vision to revitalize the Allisonville Road corridor. “Fishers White River Park will significantly enhance connectivity across our city, offering our residents access to beautiful parkland,” Fadness said. “This new park is a cornerstone of our vision to revitalize the Allisonville Road corridor, creating a vibrant and thriving community space everyone can enjoy.”
The park’s design incorporates community feedback and surveys conducted in summer 2023. Key features include:
- 2.45 miles of trails with connectivity to Fishers Heritage Park at White River
- A kayak launch
- Native plantings
- A creek stomping area
- Two scenic overlook boardwalks
- Year-round restrooms
Funding for the project comes from Governor Eric Holcomb’s Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI) program, which promotes regional collaboration and long-term planning to enhance Indiana communities. The White River region received $20 million in READI 1.0 funding, with $4.7 million allocated to the park project in 2022.
Jake Reardon-McSoley, Director of Recreation and Wellness for the City of Fishers, highlighted the park’s role in showcasing the area’s natural beauty. “Our vision for Fishers White River Park is to provide our community with unparalleled access to the White River,” Reardon-McSoley said. “We want this park to be a sanctuary where residents can escape the daily grind and reconnect with nature.”
The Allisonville Road corridor is already undergoing significant revitalization, including the 96th Street and Allisonville Road roundabout project, aimed at improving traffic flow and accessibility.
Jim Rawlinson, READI Director at the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, praised the state’s investment in quality-of-life projects. “Fishers White River Park will increase public green spaces and connectivity throughout the community while furthering regional efforts to better leverage the White River waterway throughout the central Indiana region,” Rawlinson said.
The area is also experiencing a transformation with the $135 million River Place development by CRG Residential. This mixed-use project, located at the northwest corner of 96th Street and Allisonville Road, includes premium apartments, townhomes, and commercial retail spaces.
For more information about Fishers White River Park, visit FishersParks.com/WhiteRiver.