Friends of Garfield Park Inc

Friends of Garfield Park Inc Welcome To Friends of Garfield Park Donate Our Mission To ensure the preservation and evolution of the public benefits of Garfield Park through enhanced funding, effective advocacy, and expanded stewardship. 3-year Strategic Plan Framework ENHANCED FUNDING Obtain grants for restoration & historic preservation projects Conduct grassroots-level giving campaigns Administer a trust containing legacy gifts to Garfield EFFECTIVE ADVOCACY Championing specialized care for historic park assets Collaborating with IndyParks on advanced preservation directives Promoting community engagement in park preservation EXPANDED STEWARDSHIP Proactive planning and management of historic park assets Directing stewardship for Garfield Park since our founding in 1998 Conducting assessments and engaging experts in historic preservation News & Events June 24, 2025 Toni Connor Memorial Tennis Fund Expands Youth Tennis in Garfield Park Tennis enthusiast, Toni Connor, was 100 years old when she died, surrounded by her family, on July 12, 2021 in her Indianapolis home on North Delaware St. Toni lived from childhood through age 26 on Napoleon Street, just south of Garfield Park. During these formative years, Toni learned the game of tennis on the park’sRead more March 19, 2025 Friends of Garfield Park fund ‘Corpse Flower’ at the Conservatory Yes, the movie “Dennis the Menace” (1993) features a scene where Mr. Wilson, the neighbor, is obsessed with a rare flower that he has been waiting for to bloom for nearly 40 years. This fascinating flower is massive – towering at over 15 feet. Contrary to most flowers, the name comes from the horrific smellRead more