So disappointed in this place. Not only do the tell you what and how you can put things on your…read moreloved ones grave but they have have no problem with driving a lawnmower over the stones that you have to go and ask to be raised as they are imbedded into the ground. I take very good care of my mom's grave and visit weekly, I was extremely upset to come and find everything I had at her site was removed. None of it was wore out or unkept. What pisses me off more is there is a grave by her's (see pictures) that has had the same unkept, falling over, weeds grown around it crap that has remained and they don't take it down. It's been this way for months. Not sure how much they are getting paid to them their mess up but obviously rules don't apply to everyone. There is also a hole in my mom's grave that I have reported to fill in a few times now w/o it being taken care of so I will fill it in myself this week. My ankle gave out today when I stepped into it.

So far we are in the home buying process with renew Indy; formally known as king park development…read morecorporation and it has been a slow and unresponsive ride. They do not answer phone calls and so far emails either. We have complained to the chief operating officer Bruce Baird stating lack of communication and still lack of communication. The home buying process is already stressful and they make it no better. If you want to be contacted every 2 months or so regarding updates to your home buying process then this is the place. If you want a more communicative real estate agent and home services I suggest you go elsewhere. We will ride this out since they finally pulled our credit for the second time a year later after starting this process. We can't wait to finally be in our home and no longer in contact with them. Not that it matters, because they wouldn't answer anyway

A wonderful community asset--this office helps with the development of the area from the I-70 split…read moreup to Fall Creek and from Meridian, east to the Monon Trail. They have some programs that assist more financially challenged home owners with grants that can help improve home energy efficiency and the like. Fantastic community partners!

This is a beautiful cemetery and the final resting place of some notable folks. Hard copy maps are…read moreavailable at the entrance, but their online site is even better. It integrates with Google Maps and makes finding a grave pretty darn easy. It saved us a lot of time that we would have spent walking around aimlessly. I recommend trying that if you are looking for specific graves.

Original complaint was answered by William Obet said he would provide the details and information I…read morerequested!. All I got was lip service. NO information provide NO answers to my questions. So obviously they can NOT help with prepaid burial service. Can Not give negative stars!!!

I will confess that I'm not particularly fond of reviewing historical landmarks or public art,…read morethough there are certainly places that possess an allure that is undeniable and prove themselves to be worthy of special mention. Spring Valley Cemetery is such a place. Located on the grounds of what used to be Fort Benjamin Harrison, Spring Valley Cemetery actually preceded the military installation and maintained its status as a cemetery when the original farmer who owned the land simply refused to sell it. The Army tried several times to have the property condemned and relocated yet failed. Now, the military installation is gone and the cemetery remains. I love stories like that. The first burial ground in Lawrence Township, Spring Valley Cemetery has also been known as Thomas Silvey Cemetery, its original name, along with Reddick Farm Cemetery, Joshua Reddick Cemetery, and even Fort Harrison Cemetery. This is one of those "blink and you'll miss it cemeteries, though interestingly enough it continues to be considered an active cemetery with a cemetery association secretary who is located in Sheridan, Indiana. I tried without success to locate any type of official website or contact information for the cemetery - while it is listed in the cemetery database run by the State of Indiana, only the individual's name is listed as a contact. Spring Valley Cemetery is fairly easily accessible, though you have to be looking for the entryway. As someone in a wheelchair, I'll note that it's an older cemetery and if you want to wheel around it you need to probably have someone with you as it's not what I'd call an easily accessible cemetery. It's relatively flat in terms of surfaces, so it's possible. As most of the graves in the cemetery are older, the cemetery association's funds are limited and even 20 years ago the association was concerned about future maintenance. Geocachers should note that there's a geocache located in the grounds of the cemetery. Because it's a seldom used, relatively isolated spot you can pretty much search without being bothered other than the fact that you're relatively close to the Lawrence Police Department and City Hall. Fascinating facts include that at least one Revolutionary War veteran is buried here, a Reddick family member, though there's some doubt as to whether the grave actually includes his remains. There are also at least 15 Civil War veterans here. There are quite a few grave markers that are so old the ability to read them has long since faded away. It's not always known that around the turn of the 20th century that this area of Lawrence Township was actually comprised of 5 small towns. Some of the names have stuck. For example, Castleton actually really was a small town even back then. Spring Valley, with about 25 families, didn't even qualify as a small town. It was more like a neighborhood, though a fairly well functioning one. I've always loved older cemeteries. I find them fascinating and sad and mysterious and peaceful. In this time of quarantining, I finally took the time to really explore this one and really fell in love with it so much that I explored its history and, as a result, learned much more about an area that is fairly close to my home. If you're stopping by Fort Ben or Culver's or Cafe Audrey or any other of the fine restaurants or attractions around here, check out Spring Valley Cemetery and learn a bit about the history of this area and its people.

Operators are fine people! Have known some of them for many years. If from this area, you and…read moreyours will find this place very well and correctly maintained.

I have yet to find a cemetery in this area I didn't think was pretty and well cared for. I had…read morevisited this one last fall looking for the grave of my mother's friend and maid of honor. I didn't find it and found out this trip she is in Mendon Cemetery, Then I found out my other set of maternal great grandparents are buried here. My mother loved both of her grandmothers and named me after both of them. In this cemetery is my great-grandmother Louella, nicknamed Lou, from whence the second half of my name comes, so it was very poignant to be standing in front of her grave, knowing I was her namesake. I don't know if I have ever been here before, but if so it was when I was too young to understand who they were. I'm glad I now know where they are so I can visit them when I am in town.

For your pre needs planning I would recommend meeting with Kelsey Ehrgott at Hamilton Memorial…read morePark. Very knowledgeable and sensitive to your wants and then plan accordingly with a wide variety of options.

City Life Wheels is an educational non-profit that uses donated vehicles to teach near east-side…read moreyouth basic auto maintenance and repair skills taught by an ASE certified mechanic. They are providing life skills, instilling self-confidence, a safe environment, in these young people right here in our city! We had a vehicle that no longer worked for us and was beyond repair. City Life was happy to take the vehicle and use it as a training car. The high school students come to the shop to eat a meal and learn hands-on and classroom automotive skills, usually once a week. After the cars are repaired, they are sold. The profits from car sales are what makes the organization possible. They are able to buy the needed supplies without requiring students to pay to participate in the program. Volunteers are welcome to come to help provide the meals and mentor students. Nate Hershey is the director and is so obviously passionate about what he does. If you have a car that you're ready to part with or want to get involved in a great organization, give him a call!

This greenspace is located behind Cleo's Bodega Grocery and Café and in front of the Flanner House…read more This space was awarded by IPL as part of their Project GreenSpace program in 2018, in partnership with Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, Groundwork Indy and the Center of Wellness for Urban Women. Previously it was a vacant lot, that was transformed into the greenspace you see today. It has some information placards, some stone seating, and rectangular shaped garden space. There is also rock paved walkways and a garden pergola. Unfortunately, I visited during the cold months, so there were not plants or blooms. The greenspace was dead. I hope to return in the spring and see this place come to life. The space is intended to be a place where local residents can pick fruit, care for fruit trees, learn about nutrition, and participate in activities such as yoga and community parties. The greenspace has a huge parking lot that belongs to the Flanner House right behind it, so parking is not an issue. I recommend checking this place out during plant season. In addition to being a garden, it is somewhat a peaceful and soothing spot to just sit and chill. Even though it is located right off of a busy street.

This orchard and community garden is open to the public. People are free to gather the food that…read morethey need that grows from this garden, which makes me really happy. I love that the community cares for this garden, and the community is invited to enjoy its bounty. When I visited during the winter, the Flanner House Orchard was covered with snow and didn't have any fruit or vegetables growing. I'm looking forward to coming back to see what it looks like in the summer when things are blooming!