Category: Parks & Sustainability

  • Shop Native Trees at Brownsburg Parks’ Annual Sale

    Support Brownsburg’s urban forest by purchasing trees at the annual Fall Tree Sale, featuring native species in both 3-gallon and new 15-gallon options, with online ordering in September.

  • Brownsburg’s Commitment to a Greener Future

    Brownsburg’s Urban Forestry program enhances community health by managing over 4,400 public trees, promoting diversity, and educating residents, ensuring future generations benefit from urban forests’ numerous advantages.

  • Meet the Interns: Jasmine McManama & Zach Norman

    Jasmine McManama and Zach Norman, 2026 Brownsburg Parks interns, enhance their skills in natural resource management through hands-on maintenance of parks and trails while developing land management plans for their future careers.

  • New Outdoor Railroad Museum Opens Along the B&O Trail in Brownsburg

    The B&O Trail Association dedicated a new outdoor railroad museum on July 4, showcasing Brownsburg’s railroad history with artifacts like a telephone hut and a whistle post, celebrating America’s 250th anniversary.

  • Dedicate a Flag in the 2026 Field of Honor

    Brownsburg’s Field of Honor flag sales start on June 23 to honor veterans. The display features 500 flags and benefits a scholarship fund. A Veterans Day Ceremony occurs on November 7, 2026.

  • Summertime in the ‘Burg: Spend a Day at Williams Park!

    Williams Park in Brownsburg, spanning 77 acres, features playgrounds, pollinator gardens, picnic shelters, hydration stations, a nature trail, a large splash pad, and barbecue grills for a fun-filled day outdoors.

  • Park Spotlight Series: Arbuckle Acres Park

    Arbuckle Acres Park, established in 1958 and spanning 52 acres, features trails, playgrounds, sports courts, and scenic White Lick Creek, making it a cherished community hub for recreation and gatherings.

  • Know Before You Go: 7 Tips for Visiting Brownsburg’s Splash Pad

    The Splash Pad at Williams Park opens May 23, operating daily until September 7. Key rules include no food or toys, required supervision, and bathing suits are necessary for entry.

  • Parks Department Awarded Grant for B&O Trail Improvements

    The Parks Department received a $7,000 grant for B&O Trail improvements, funding Brownsburg’s first bicycle repair station at Green Street, enhancing convenience and safety for thousands of cyclists annually.

  • Brownsburg Trail Rules: What to Know

    Brownsburg encourages safe trail use, prohibiting motor vehicles and non-compliant e-bikes. Trail users must adhere to a 15 mph speed limit, yield appropriately, and follow operational hours from dawn to dusk.