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Indianapolis, IN 46222
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Victory Field is a minor league ballpark in Indianapolis, Indiana that is home to the Indianapolis Indians of the International League.HistoryVictory Field opened on July 11, 1996 with the Indians falling to the Oklahoma City 89ers 5-3 in front of 14,667 fans. It replaced Bush Stadium, which had also been called Victory Field for some 25 years of its existence. The new park seated 13,300 fans (15,696 with lawn seating) when it was originally opened. However, in 2005, a 1,000 seat bleacher section was removed to make room for a picnic area. The name reflects the victory of the United States in World War II. The opening of Victory Field in 1996 was the catalyst for a revitalization of downtown Indianapolis.A record 16,168 fans were in attendance on July 22, 2000 to witness the Indians lose to the Columbus Clippers 6-5.NCAA Division I baseball teams Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Indiana Hoosiers played a game at Victory Field on April 21, 2015.The IHSAA uses Victory Field for its baseball State Final matches.FeaturesVictory Field is considered one of the finest facilities in all of Minor league baseball. It has been recognized as the "Best Minor League Ballpark in America" by Baseball America and Sports Illustrated. Recently, it was ranked #6 by Baseball America in their 2015 survey.

The Indianapolis Zoo is located in White River State Park, in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States.The Indianapolis Zoo is the only institution accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and the American Alliance of Museums as a zoo, an aquarium, and as a botanical garden. The zoo is a private non-profit organization, receiving no tax support and is supported entirely by membership fees, admissions, donations, sales, grants, and an annual fundraiser.HistoryIn 1944, thoughts of the Indianapolis Zoo first came to mind by a newspaper columnist named Lowell B. Nussbaum. He began to write his opinions of wanting a zoo through his column "Inside Indianapolis." It was his writing that inspired the Indianapolis people and in October 1944 the "Articles of Incorporation for the Indianapolis zoological society, INC" emerged. Soon the members of this group had outlined the future plans of their zoo, one thing that the group members were adamant about; "the zoo will rely on admissions, in-park sales, contributions and memberships to support the zoo." It first opened to the public in 1964.East 30th StreetThe Indianapolis Zoo opened on April 18, 1964, at its original location on East 30th St. The official opening was two decades after the Indianapolis Zoological Society Inc. was formed and planning for the zoo started. The zoo originally featured an Asian elephant, penguins, kangaroos, foxes, raccoons, camels, bison, deer, lambs, tortoises, llamas, prairie dogs, pygmy goats, and buffalo exhibits. In 1965, the zoo became one of few in the country to employ a full-time education staff. By the 20th anniversary of the zoo, its animal collection had doubled in size. At this point, it was determined that the zoo needed a new location where it could continue to expand.

Military Park is the oldest park in Indianapolis, Indiana, covering 14acre. In accordance with the Indiana Constitution, the land that forms Military Park cannot be sold; only Monument Circle and half of the Indiana State Capitol share this distinction.

Rhodius has been a part of the West Indy community for more than 30 years. The family center includes a fitness center, youth game room, large community room, a dance studio, arts and crafts area, conference room, full kitchen and gym.

The White River Gardens are botanical gardens located adjacent to the Indianapolis Zoo in Indianapolis, Indiana in the United States. The gardens are a part of the White River State Park.HistoryWhite River Gardens originally cost $14 million to build. Each summer the garden hosts "Butterfly Kaleidoscope," an exhibition of live butterflies in the Hilbert Conservatory. The exhibit was canceled for two years and restarted again in 2013.GardensThe gardens and conservatory sits to the east of the Indianapolis Zoo and along the White River. There are over 1,000 different species of plants in the collection. It features the Hilbert Conservatory and a variety of different representational gardens including a shade garden, a water garden, and a garden specifically for weddings. One of the missions of the garden is to provide inspiration and ideas to gardeners on how to design their own gardens through design and traditional methods.Hilbert ConservatoryThe Hilbert Conservatory is a glass-enclosed conservatory that has a 65-foot-high ceiling and totals 5,000 square feet in size. Annually, the Hilbert Conservatory hosts, Butterfly Kaleidoscope, an exhibit that features over 13,000 butterflies from over 40 different species from around the world.

Located in the heart of downtown Indy, White River State Park is Indiana’s only urban state park. The Park is full of attractions, entertainment, and 250 acres of greenspaces, waterways, and more. There’s more to do than you ever knew. Check-in at http://WhiteRiverStatePark.org for more info. Also "Historic" Military Park at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Military-Park/102688459824960 is part of White River State Park.

Wheel Fun Rentals Indianapolis offers unique outdoor recreational vehicles for the whole family! Rent a bike for the whole day and explore Indianapolis via the Cultural Trail, take a surrey through the White River State Park, or paddle boat along the canal. Wheel Fun Rentals has something for the whole family!

Created by artists Eric Fulford and Ann Reed of ROAMworks, this artwork--a series of 27 curved glass walls--pays tribute to 3,456 Medal of Honor recipients, the highest military award for valor. The memorial represents 15 different conflicts, ranging from the Civil War through the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq and is composed of 27 curved glass walls, each 7-10 feet high. Each day at dusk, the memorial's sound system plays recorded stories of medal winners or of the conflicts in which they fought. The one-acre memorial is located on the north side of downtown's Central Canal in White River State Park.

Get your taste buds ready for the best BBQ East of the Mississippi! Held at Military Park in Indianapolis Indiana July 24th, 25th, 26th, & 27th. The BBQ RibFest is fun for the whole family with great affordable prices for food! Best of all it's free every day until 2:30 and all day Sunday! We will also be featuring many of the best bands around! Bringing you the very best in Rockin' Blues, Brews, and BBQ since 1998! Better Bands - Better BBQ - Better Prices For further details about the BBQ RibFest or directions to Military Park, please visit our website at www.indybbq.com