The city of Brownsburg, Indiana, is moving forward with the opening phase of a $92 million master plan to build out a 46-acre public park on Main Street.
Plans include eventually building an indoor recreation center, an outdoor aquatics area, an amphitheater and walking and biking trails at Lincolnwood Park, which is located on land the city acquired from a private landowner in 2018.
The plan was approved with the understanding that each step would undergo the city’s standard approval process, including public hearings and council votes.
The approved baseline improvements include earthworks, drainage, walking and biking trails, and restriping of the existing parking area. The updates are included in the Fiscal Year 2026 budget.
The plan does not include a timeline. City officials said only the initial infrastructure work is being pursued at this time. Future amenities or development will require full review and public input.
The project’s first phase are expected to include:
- Repairing broken drainage tiles and improve natural resources on the property.
- Install foundational utilities to support future development.
- Establishing low-cost, high-impact trails to create public access and momentum.
- Restriping the existing parking lot for immediate usability.
Highlights of the full plan include:
- An indoor recreation center with a two-court gymnasium, an indoor lap pool, a fitness center, a walking/running track, party rooms and kids’ areas.
- An outdoor aquatics area with a zero-depth leisure pool and a 4-land lap pool, as well as a splash pad, slides, shaded cabanas and concessions.
- An amphitheater and event lawn with seating for approximately 4,000 people with an event plaza, food truck space, shaded seating and restrooms.
- Walking and biking trails with loops throughout the park and connections to city streets.
- Stormwater and environmental areas, including floodplain preservation and green infrastructure for stormwater management.
- Parking for about 340 vehicles.
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