Welcome to Brownsburg! We are so happy that you’ve chosen us as your home! Located just about 20 miles west of downtown Indianapolis, Brownsburg is a safe, engaging, and inclusive community, making it a wonderful place to live and thrive as an individual or family. This post will provide you with some insight into what Brownsburg has to offer as you settle into your new home!
Brownsburg Fun Facts
- Over 32,000 residents call Brownsburg home.
2. Brownsburg is home to Lucas Oil Raceway, where the world’s most prestigious drag racing event is held.
3. Brownsburg’s first settler, James B. Brown settled in 1824.
Know Your First Responders
Brownsburg has consistently been ranked as one of the safest communities in Indiana for 11 years, making it the only Hendricks County community to receive such accolades. It is served by its own Police Department and the Brownsburg Fire Territory, shared with Brown and Lincoln Townships.
During an emergency, it’s normal to call 911; however, each of these agencies has a non-emergency line for the other operations they handle in the Town:
- Brownsburg Police Department: (317) 852-1109
- Brownsburg Fire Territory: (317) 852-1190
BPD also has an online tip line for drugs, excise/alcohol, suspicious activity, traffic, vacation watch, or extra patrol requests at https://brownsburgpolice.org/256/Submit-a-Tip.
Stay Connected
Sign up for alerts and notifications to stay informed on emergencies, agendas, and upcoming events by text message or email at https://www.brownsburg.org/list.aspx.
When signing up:
- Indicate what types of alerts you want to receive: Severe Weather, Public Health/Public Safety, Traffic and/or Community
- Indicate how you want to be notified: by text and/or email
- Look for the confirmation email from listserv@civicplus.com. If you don’t see it, check your spam folder and add the email address to your address book.
Find Your Council Member
The Town of Brownsburg follows a Council-Manager form of government consisting of a legislative and executive body—the Town Council—elected by popular vote and responsible for policy making. A Town Manager hired by the Town Council manages daily operations and serves as the chief executive officer. The elected Clerk-Treasurer serves as a chief financial officer.
Make sure you know who your Town Council representative is – and how to contact them when the need arises. Current members of the Brownsburg Town Council are Travis Tschaenn, Ben Lacey, Glenn Adams, Cindy Hohman, and Matt Simpson. Contact information for each Council member and a map of their districts is located at https://www.brownsburg.org/288/Town-Council.
Town Council meetings are held on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Town Hall Council Room, 61 N. Green St. Meetings are open to the public in-person and streamed live at https://www.brownsburg.org/591/Live-Archived-Meetings.
All election information, including important dates and where to vote, is available through Hendricks County: https://www.co.hendricks.in.us/department/index.php?structureid=40. If you need to register to vote or update your address, visit https://indianavoters.in.gov.
Access Water Utilities
The Town of Brownsburg is responsible for providing water and wastewater (sewer) services for the residents and businesses within Town limits. Customers can view rates, apply for service, and pay bills with the Utility Billing Department https://www.brownsburg.org/236/Utility-Billing-Department. All other utilities, including trash, electricity, gas, and internet, are available through local providers based on home location.
Have Fun
The Town of Brownsburg offers over 300 acres of land and 20 miles of trails within its parks system. The parks feature various terrain trails, playgrounds, a dog park, fitness equipment, and more. No matter your age, you can look forward to spending quality time with family and friends when you visit our parks.
The Town of Brownsburg Parks also offers many opportunities for a variety of events and programs throughout the year, including live music concerts and summer movies, an annual Farmers Market, nature programming, and more. Find out what events and programs are happening this month at https://brownsburgparks.com/calendar.aspx?CID=35.
Want to Volunteer?
Get to know your community and join in on creating memorable experiences for yourself and the rest of the community. There are plenty of opportunities to get involved in Brownsburg’s events or help with conservation efforts. Check the link provided to see some open opportunities. Get involved at brownsburgparks.com/volunteer.
Meet Your Neighbors, Know Your Town
Want a behind-the-scenes tour of the Town? Join our Leadership Brownsburg Academy. Held annually from February to September, this free eight-session class focuses on interactive features such as exploring equipment, facility tours, demonstrations, and hands-on activities. Learn more and apply at brownsburg.org/leadership.
Shop Local
Supporting local businesses is crucial for our community’s success. Explore new restaurants, shopping destinations, and activities through the Greater Brownsburg Chamber of Commerce at brownsburg.com. In addition, check out the annual “Discover Brownsburg” magazine, which highlights the best of our vibrant community at: https://indd.adobe.com/view/426f6c17-e66c-48ae-a92b-373d9fbc421b.
Have additional questions? Don’t hesitate to get in touch with our customer service team at https://www.brownsburg.org/632/Contact-Us.
