More than $2 million is being invested in a park that honors a late Indianapolis leader.

Frederick Douglass Park is undergoing improvements as many in the community work to preserve history and make sure those who led the charge for park revitalization are not shut out.

As the school year comes to a close for many students, the onset of summer means opportunities to stay cool and have fun with friends.

Indy Parks and city officials celebrated youth employment opportunities Monday morning as part of a Hire Indy Youth Campaign.

Indy Parks is offering a $200 "Early Bird" sign-on bonus to new and returning seasonal employees after 100 hours are worked. It will also offer a $200 bonus to part-time seasonal and part-time year-round staffers who refer a new hire.

Indianapolis’ second largest park is undergoing major changes and community members got their first look this week at an open house.

Phyllis Boyd joined Indy Parks on Nov. 15 as the agency’s new director. Boyd previously served as executive director of Groundwork Indy.

Money will be used to purchase land that will increase the footprint of numerous Indianapolis parks and trails.

The Indianapolis City-County Council approved a proposal Monday night to allocate nearly $3 million in additional funds for Indianapolis Parks and Recreation.

Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett, the Department of Metropolitan Development (DMD), and Indy Parks joined Old Southside neighborhood leaders on Tuesday to highlight upgrades made to Kelly Park.