This community center is a much needed resource and I'm thankful to have it available for everyone…read morein the city! I personally visited as part of a local business fair that supported up-and-coming business owners connect with financial, marketing and start-up needs. This center also has a partnership with IPS and helps students find additional educational help, as well as a safe, quiet place to study. They also help with housing questions, offer a fitness zone, host workshops, advocate for east-side development and more. They're truly wonderful! Currently during COVID19, you can't walk in the offices without a meeting, so I'd suggest calling beforehand to book an appointment.

I visited the John Boner Center on a weekend during COVID to get on-boarded to work for the US…read moreCensus, which means the normal goings-on inside weren't happening. But I was able to look at all the photos and posters on the walls to see all the good things that happen there during the weekday. The John Boner Center offers a variety of community services for Indianapolis residents who need it. Right now, during COVID-19, you cannot just have a walk-in appointment. Please make sure you call ahead and schedule an appointment first, and wear a mask!

Parents across Indianapolis need to know about the Well. There's an indoor play place with slides…read moreand climbing. There are cars and bikes and balls and toys - even toys for babies. There are tables to eat at and high chairs to put your kids in. There are *comfy* couches and benches to sit on where you can easily see the entire center. It's an actual dream. And. It's. Free. This is, by far, one of my favorite places to go with my two kids under 3.

This is our first time here and we are loving it! Here for a 2 yr olds party and my 3 year old is…read moreloving every minute! There is a large play space, a great separate room for the party, and plenty of spots for the adults to hang out. My only caution is if you have a 2 or under that isn't quite independent yet - a Friday night would not be the time I would visit.

The Christian Park MultiPurpose Room has got to be the most hidden gem for event rentals in…read moreIndianapolis. It was actually the original gymnasium for the park before they built a new one in 2004. The rooms is 55' by 30' with original wood floor in great condition. We used it for a little rollerskate photoshoot and the rental is only $45/hr! They have 90 chairs, fourteen 6' tables, five 8' tables, and 3 each of two different sizes of round tables. I want to host a kids birthday party here soon, but honestly, the vibe in the space is so good you could bring in a rental company to do fancy chairs and this would make a killer wedding venue, it's that good. If you also need a kitchen, you can add on kitchen rental for just $25 an hour. There also two small classroom spaces you can rent for 25/40 so you could have a getting ready space.

If you have little kids, this is the perfect small-town fair to introduce them to farm animals up…read moreclose. Watching their faces light up while meeting cows, pigs, sheep, goats, and more is so much fun! Bonus: Bob's Bumpy Barrels is just $2 and was a huge hit with my kids! If you're looking for a simple, affordable family outing before the fair wraps up, I'd definitely recommend adding this to your Sunday plans.

Unexpectedly, I arrived later during the day this season. The rabbit was sold out so I decided to…read moretry a $12 ribeye sandwich. It was much smaller, not as tasty, and very fatty compare to the one I can get at the IN State Fair. No topping of onion or pickles available. When I went back for the $5 elephant ear about 8:30 pm, it was sold out. I'll have to try to eat those usual food another day. Beware food tents are in different locations from last year. Like usual, I picked up Indy State Fair booklets of schedules, fees, etc. Unfortunately, less tent vendors. Baby rabbits were not out due to the heat. I saw the Silo building displaying results of the art contests.

We had a lovely visit here over the weekend to check out their indoor playscape ($2 per kid for…read moreentrance). My friend and I were looking for an easy spot to catch up and drink our coffee with low key kiddo entertainment during the winter months. This spot was the perfect answer. Low investment, fairly straightforward setup and chairs/benches surrounding the play area for adults. It's a fairly simple setup and perfect for about an hour. The center also features an indoor walking track, basketball courts and a calendar filled with events like gingerbread house making, adult classes and more. A treasure for the Broad Ripple community (and beyond).

This new center looks fantastic. I love the fitness rooms that overlook the water, it's such a…read morepretty view. They kids playground is very nice as well and affordable. The indoor track is free to use as well. And there is a weight room too you can pay to use. The dance class run by Shantel is the best!! I do wish the parking was a little closer but other than that it's great.

Yesterday, my family and I decided to spend a day at the water park. I spent $65 for our tickets…read more To our disappointment and shock, we came across a concerning issue - geese droppings along the wall barrier of the lazy river. This experience left us feeling quite unsettled, and I believe a refund is in order.

Great facilities, but not much space to sit outdoors, very full. The snacks are also quite…read moreexpensive.

I can't comment upon the quality of activity within the Community Center since I did not check out…read moreany programs. I will say that the adjacent basketball courts are in excellent shape and that there is a small playground behind the building. I did notice that some of the small trees that had been planted were already dead. There are no shelters or picnic tables near the playground. There is a decent sized parking lot for easy walks to the courts and playground. Review #1111

went here for a boxing match in the gym and the parking was horrible. The event itself was great,…read moreand there were snacks, cold drinks, and food. The setup up was ok, but the announcers microphone was garbage. Most of the time, he couldn't be understood. The downside was definitely the parking, and a lot of cars were parked in muddy areas or forced to double park and block other cars in to get a spot at all. In the future, it would probably be best to park an hour early or plan to park at Churches Chicken or CVS to avoid the mess. GREAT JOB BWB

Our family hosted a reunion at the Fay Biccard Glick Neighborhood Center and it was a wonderful…read morefacility to enjoy family, fellowship, food, and fun. There is ample room in this facility for hundreds of family members and a nice kitchen space to accommodate all of the good food that comes with family coming together. The facility is clean and comfortable. There is some outdoor space that we used to allow our grillmasters to do their thing. It was an awesome family weekend enhanced by the great space that allowed us to enjoy one another.

This review is for the Cancer Center that just opened in a new building about 2 years in front of…read moreCommunity North Hospital that was previously located across from ER in a smaller building. Cancer. The diagnosis is one no one wants. The entire journey from diagnosis to treatment choices is no easy journey by any means and finding providers with friendly employees and facilities that offer a wide variety of services is crucial to your physical, mental and emotional health. The Cancer Center at Community North is one place that I was surprised by and truly pleased with. I am far from impressed with the health care system in America so I felt it was very important to provide a review. From the moment we walked in, my family was treated with exceptional care from each and every employee we came in contact with. From the first employees at check in who gave us a overview of information of care to even providing us with financial assistance information at the front desk we felt a sense of genuine caring. Finally someone understands that the journey is not simple nor inexpensive and they offer you help up front instead of shocking you with medical expenses that you probably will not be financially prepared for unless you have medical emergency funds saved up for catastrophic health issues. Once we check in and knew where to go next, we met awesome nurses, care coordinators and doctors that did not rush us with helping us to understand all of the treatment options available and who encouraged us to take a few moments to think about what was best for our family. Even at check out we were not just directed on how to figure out how to get to check out. Our care coordinator escorted us to the check out and encouraged us to contact her at anytime with any questions, reaching our doctors, setting appointments, etc. If every medical facility ran as great as the Cancer Center, I guarantee the health care system would be so much better for everyone. They are a shining example of what other health care facilities and health care employees should be striving to be like!

On a side street off the main Shelbyville Square you find this unassuming building that houses Echo…read moreEffect. We had heard about it from a friend and wanted to check out their all day crafting event. It was amazing! The spot is a renovated old pub now turned craft/music/hang out room geared toward events for the community. As we walked it the hallway opened up to the big room with various crafts happening at each table. The walls are a really fun brick with various unusual Decour and light atmosphere. It has the vibe of a very cool coffee shop or funky music venue. There is a Bar area where they often have snacks and Echo Effect items for sale Like T-shirts etc. We had reserved a space through Facebook Messenger ahead of time and thus went straight to the painting area. The event was relatively priced for the fun atmosphere and painting class we received. The teacher Dawn Adams did an amazing job taking her time to interact with everyone and giving us multiple options for each step. It was really relaxed so we were able to get up and get snacks go to the bathroom and come in and out during the training. They had stain glass, jewelry making, quilting and other things going on at different tables which was fun to check out as well. It was a wonderful way to spend a Saturday afternoon and we will definitely return. The best way to check out options is to go to their Facebook page and look at upcoming events. Next time will probably check out one of the cool new Shelbyville food spots to round out the event.