Thank You & Update
We’ve been busy in our first full year as the Zionsville Parks Foundation. Hear from our Board of Directors President on the ways we’ve been supporting our community and its green spaces.
Amphitheater Donation & Naming Opportunities
The Town of Zionsville announced that an anonymous donor has agreed to fund a future amphitheater at the Carpenter Nature Preserve. The Foundation celebrates the first major gift at the Preserve since its sale by the Carpenters to the Town of Zionsville. We hope this important milestone is the first of many! Learn about other naming opportunities.
Prestigious Award Honors the Carpenters
At the dedication of the Carpenter Nature Preserve on October 5th, the office of Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb presented Jim and Nancy Carpenter with the prestigious Sagamore of the Wabash Award!
Carpenter Nature Preserve Dedication!
The Town of Zionsville, the Zionsville Parks Foundation and community supporters gathered at the site of Carpenter Nature Preserve on October 5, 2023, to celebrate an historic milestone in the creation of Zionsville’s newest park!
Nature Preserve Momentum
The Zionsville Parks & Recreation Department has received far-reaching support in the State of Indiana over the last year for the Carpenter Nature Preserve project—$9 million in private and public funds. In order for the Town of Zionsville to acquire the Preserve, the Parks Department is requesting a bond not to exceed $5.5 million during the April 10th Town Council Meeting.
2022 In Review
The Zionsville Parks Foundation supported our green spaces in a variety of ways last year. We were very proud to support the Town of Zionsville Parks & Recreation Department. Thank you for supporting us throughout the year. Take a look below at what you helped us do in 2022.
Community Enrichment Grant
We’re excited to share the Foundation was awarded a Community Enrichment Grant by the Town of Zionsville to support our marketing efforts.
Welcome to the Foundation!
Our founder & president, Nancy Carpenter, welcomes all to the new Zionsville Parks Foundation and talks about what’s ahead.
New Camp Scholarships!
We believe that every child deserves the wonder of the great outdoors, and we’re excited to support the Town of Zionsville’s Parks & Recreation Department camps by offering a brand new camp scholarship program.
Tuesday is Coming!
Giving season is upon us. Consider supporting the Zionsville Parks Foundation for the first time on Tuedsay, November 30th.
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Read our archive E-news from 2023 below: