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Indy's oldest city park anchors neighborhood
Garfield Park is Indianapolis' oldest city park and the centerpiece of this community-oriented Southside neighborhood that shares its name. “If you’re looking for a cohesive neighborhood with many involved residents, this is your place,” says Susan Forrest, Broker Associate with United Real Estate Indianapolis. Founded after Interstate 65's construction split up the neighborhood's original configuration in the mid-1970s, the Garfield Park Neighbors Association plays an active role for its residents today.
From arts to parks,Garfield Park Neighborhood is located just a few miles south of Indianapolis.
Garfield Park is the oldest Indianapolis owned city park opening in 1881.
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Conservatory among Garfield Park's many amenities
Garfield Park, opened in 1876 and named after President James Garfield following his assassination, isn’t just notable for its historic value to Indianapolis. For starters, it’s home to Garfield Park Conservatory and Sunken Garden. The indoor Conservatory houses tropical plants and waterfalls, while the outdoor Sunken Garden shines with a spring tulip display and thousands of summer annuals. The park also features an art gallery at Garfield Park Arts Center and outdoor concerts at MacAllister Center for the Performing Arts. There are also traditional recreational amenities like playing fields, pickleball courts, an outdoor aquatic center, and both outdoor and indoor basketball courts. For good measure, there’s also an Indianapolis Public Library branch at the park.
The Conservatory at Garfield Park hosts a variety of tropical plants.
One of the many blooming plants you'll find at the Garfield Park Conservatory..
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Park provides a welcoming space for events
In spring and summer months, the Garfield Park Neighbors Association sponsors a Saturday morning Farmers Market at the park. The Neighbors Association also holds annual events such as an Art Walk and neighborhood yard sale. Garfield Park Arts Center holds a free annual art and music festival at the park. The WonderRoad Festival, though on hiatus in 2024, has brought major acts like Weezer, Vampire Weekend and Jason Isbell to the MacAllister Amphitheatre stage in previous years.
The Arts Center at Garfield Park is a colorful place to spend a few hours.
Bring your blanket and enjoy a concert at the MacAllister Amphitheater in Garfield Park.
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Housing styles popular in 1920s and '30s are prominent
Garfield Park came first, but its namesake neighborhood wasn’t far behind. The median home age here is 96 years, with the bungalows and Craftsman styles popular in the era between World Wars predominant. Houses in need of rehab range from $80,000 to $150,000. Houses that have already been redone can sell between $120,000-400,000. “The closer to the park you are, the more desirable,” Forrest says.
Garfield Park's Craftsman style homes are exceptionally comfortable for their size.
Petite and simple bungalows can be found for not a lot of money in Garfield Park.
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Garfield Park businesses foster sense of community and history
Garfield Brewery welcomes residents and their dogs to utilize its patio just a block from the park. The Brewery also hosts Neighbors Association committee meetings. Neighboring Helm Coffee, which roasts its beans in-house, is another popular neighborhood gathering place. Barringer’s -- a former hangout of infamous Hoosier outlaw John Dillinger – originally opened in 1879, then re-opened in 2019 after the building sat vacant for a decade. Once known as the last stop for alcohol before the city's southern limits, Barringer’s now earns its reputation from its pizza and events like Friday Night Music Bingo. "We are doing our best to continue the history and great reputation of the establishment we bought," says co-owner Rob Odendahl. Shelby Street Tavern, open since 1934, is another venerable neighborhood watering hole with an upstairs speakeasy offering a variety of cocktails. For groceries, Aldi and Safeway have locations near the neighborhood.
Helm Coffee Shop in Garfield Park is a great place for a cup of joe.
Garfield Brewery in Garfield Park has an outdoor patio where you can sip a pint on a sunny day.
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Multiple school choices available in Garfield Park
Public, charter and private schools are available for Garfield Park students. Adelante at Emma Donnan School 72 is a K-8 Indianapolis Public School with a C-minus rating on Niche. Students are zoned to attend George Washington High School, which, with 800 students, has the smallest enrollment among IPS high schools. George Washington has a C-rating. Christel House Academy South, an IPS charter school, receives a B-minus rating. Students would move on to the newly opened Christel House Watanabe High School. The neighborhood's private options include K-8 Central Catholic School and Providence Cristo Del Rey High School.
Highly rated Christel House South Academy in Garfield Park is another local high school.
Many students get their start at Emma Donnan Elementary School in Garfield Park.
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Multiple roads lead to downtown Indy
I-65 forms the eastern boundary of Garfield Park, which was formerly connected to neighboring Bean Creek. White River forms Garfield Park’s western boundary. Downtown Indy is a 3-mile trip up Madison Avenue or Meridian Street from the neighborhood. IndyGo’s No. 13, 31 and 90 bus routes all run through Garfield Park. The park itself is bike-friendly, but the neighborhood has a 39/100 overall bike score and 40/100 walk score.
The city's bus system keeps residents of Garfield Park connected to the rest of Indy.
Rent a bike and tour Garfield Park and all it has to offer you.
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Truck traffic and flooding notable in southwestern side of neighborhood
Though prone to flooding from the White River, the western third of the neighborhood is almost entirely industrial. Trucking companies make the area a hub thanks to its proximity to Indy’s interstate highways. Truck traffic is also a regular feature on Troy Ave., especially near the I-65 entry and exit ramps.
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Parks in this Area
Sexson Park
Basketball
Playground
Parking Lot
Sandorf Park
Garfield Regional Park
Ringgold Park
Playground
Hendricks Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Baumann Park
Playground
Garfield Park Conservatory
Transit
Airport
Indianapolis International
24 min drive
Bus
Meridian St & Southern Ave
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Madison Ave & Mason St
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Troy Ave & Allen Ave
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Troy Ave & Pennsylvania St
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Meridian St & Gimber St
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Raymond St & Garfield Dr
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Meridian St & Pleasant Run Pkwy S Dr
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Garfield Park
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Garfield Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Garfield Park, Indianapolis sell after 96 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Garfield Park, Indianapolis over the last 12 months is $355,990, down 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
6,213
Median Age
38
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$53,403
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$71,155
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
80.3%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
23.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.1%
% Population in Labor Force
71.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
43''
Average Winter Low Temperature
21°F
Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
Annual Snowfall
16''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
34/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
30/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
28/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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