Heritage Park at White River

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NOTICE OF PARTIAL TRAIL CLOSURE

The City of Fishers has partnered with Clay Township, Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation, Hamilton County, and Delaware Township to connect Heritage Park at White River and Carmel’s Hazel Landing Park, located at 10601 Hazel Dell Parkway, with a bridge over White River. This new amenity will provide enhanced connectivity between the two communities, as well as new recreational opportunities for our residents.

To construct this bridge, the contractor will need to restrict access to a portion of Heritage Park’s loop trail that runs adjacent to the river through the woods beginning the week of March 4. Beginning the week of March 11, the contractor will work to clear the necessary trees between the park and river. Construction is expected to occur Monday through Saturday beginning at 7 a.m. We do anticipate construction-related noise during these times.

Bridge construction will follow beginning in May 2024 and is expected to be completed in August 2025.

About Heritage Park at White River

One of Fishers’ most charming parks, Heritage Park (10595 Eller Road) is a hidden gem in the heart of Fishers. The 33-acre park located at Eller Road and 106th Street is known for its scenic multi-use and wooded nature trails, one of the best sledding hills in the City, and the beautiful Historic Ambassador House and Heritage Gardens.

Nestled in the center of the park is The Ambassador House, a top-rated wedding and special event venue rich in both history and charm. Originally built in 1826 at the corner of 96th Street and Allisonville Road, the restored Greek Revival-style home was once the summer house of prominent Indianapolis attorney Addison Harris, who served as the U.S. Ambassador to Austria-Hungary from 1899-1901.

The Ambassador House & Heritage Gardens is available to rent year-round and can host up to 250 guests outdoors on the European-style terrace or in the garden tent from April to October. During the winter months, the facility can accommodate up to 60 guests for intimate indoor weddings and events. To learn more about the venue, visit ambassadorhouse.org.

In addition to the beautiful Heritage Gardens at the Ambassador House, the park is home to a variety of bird and plant species that visitors can enjoy on the nature trail and the half-mile paved loop trail that serves as the first segment of the White River Greenway. The park is also a popular location for birdwatching and nature study.

Heritage Park is home to several Fishers Parks events, including the free Yappy Hour event and Wine Down Wednesday. Both events offer guests the opportunity to explore Heritage Park and the Historic Ambassador House & Heritage Gardens while enjoying live entertainment.