Reflecting on the past year, Brownsburg has continued to grow and develop. The achievements of 2025 highlight the town’s commitment to enhancing quality of life, expanding economic opportunity, and fostering a vibrant, inclusive environment.

Economic Momentum in Brownsburg

This year, Brownsburg continued to strengthen its position as one of Central Indiana’s most dynamic communities for business growth. Companies across healthcare, motorsports, and logistics expanded their presence, bringing new facilities, jobs, and long-term investment.

Growing Strength in Local Healthcare

Healthcare investments remain crucial to Brownsburg’s business climate.

In the summer, the Center for Pain Management opened its 13,000-square-foot facility at 7950 Ortho Lane, featuring expanded clinical space, a dedicated physical therapy area, psychology offices, and an on-site surgery center.

In November, Hendricks Regional Health opened its $65 million medical office building, a major expansion to the Brownsburg Hospital campus at 5492 N. Ronald Reagan Parkway. The new 50,000-square-foot facility brings cardiology, gastroenterology, general surgery, nephrology, sports medicine, orthopedics, and primary care together under one roof.

Racing Forward: Motorsports Expansions

Bryan Herta Autosport, a two-time Indy 500 winner and a seven-time consecutive Sports Car Championship-winning franchise, relocated its Indiana operations to Brownsburg in the spring. The team invested more than $2.1 million to update the 38,000-square-foot facility at 474 Southpoint Circle, which now serves as the base for its NTT INDYCAR SERIES, IMSA, and future racing initiatives.

JCM Racing is completing construction of its 37,500-square-foot motorsports operations facility, expanding the team’s footprint in the community.

Ahead of the NHRA U.S. Nationals, Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park unveiled the new Wally Parks Tower. The three-story facility includes race control, a media center with broadcast capabilities, three suites, and an observation deck with an open-air roof. A full renovation of the eight west-side grandstand suites was also completed. Phase two of IRP’s renovation project will address drainage, a key component of the long-term plan to create a new entry to the raceway at Raceway Boulevard.

A Thriving Hub for Logistics & Distribution

Eleven new industrial buildings have been constructed since 2020, representing significant capital investment. Of those facilities, ten have been fully leased, and one is partially leased.

In October, HarperCollins Publishers broke ground on its 1.6 million-square-foot logistics facility, scheduled to open in 2028. The site will have the capacity to ship more than 300 million books annually to over 100 countries. The project is expected to create more than 400 full-time jobs.

Visscher-Caravelle, a global Tier-1 automotive supplier based in Sweden, opened its Brownsburg warehousing and distribution operations in the fall.

Building a Safer Community

Brownsburg continues to earn national and statewide recognition for its exceptional commitment to public safety. In 2025, SmartAsset ranked Brownsburg the #17 Safest Suburb in America, placing the community in the top 5% nationwide. SafeWise also named Brownsburg one of the safest cities in Indiana for the eleventh consecutive year, ranking it #9 statewide.

These consistent accolades reflect the Town’s proactive and community-focused approach to safety. While Indiana law requires officers to complete at least 24 hours of annual continuing education, Brownsburg Police Department officers average over 117 hours of training each year. The department also invests heavily in community engagement through programs such as the Police & Fire Summer Camp, National Night Out, and Women’s Self-Defense classes. These efforts build strong relationships, foster trust, and empower residents to take an active role in maintaining Brownsburg’s safety.

Honoring Service Through Brownsburg’s Field of Honor

In November, Brownsburg hosted its first Field of Honor, a tribute honoring veterans, active-duty service members, and fallen heroes. 250 American flags were installed across Town Hall Green, dedicated by residents, businesses, or organizations paying tribute to someone who served. Proceeds from 89 flag dedications enabled the Town to donate $5,812 to the Indiana National Guard Relief Fund.

The event featured a dedication ceremony attended by local leaders, veterans, and community members. Volunteers contributed countless hours to installing the flags, maintaining the display, and welcoming the hundreds of visitors who came to experience the field throughout the week.

Investing in Infrastructure & Community Spaces

Infrastructure improvements remain a top priority for Brownsburg. In 2025, the Town made significant investments to enhance roads, parks, and public utilities, including:

• Main Street Reopening: In the spring, Main Street reopened following major updates to some of the town’s oldest underground utility lines. New water mains were installed along College Avenue, from Green Street to S. Jefferson Street, along with separate storm and sewer lines. Once utility work was completed, INDOT completed road improvements, including resurfacing and the installation of ADA-compliant crosswalks.
• Basketball Court Upgrades: The basketball courts at Arbuckle Acres Park and Williams Park were resurfaced over the summer. The project replaced basketball goals and backboards, and added new striping for full- and half-court play.

• Williams Park Splash Pad Renovation: The 10-year-old splash pad received major upgrades, including new water lines, an expanded play area, new play features, and improved drainage. Visitors also enjoy enhanced amenities, such as new picnic tables with umbrellas for added shade, complementing the existing shade sails throughout the play space.
• Wastewater System Upgrades: The Town advanced several major projects to modernize critical wastewater infrastructure. Design work was completed, and construction contracts were awarded for improvements to the oxidation ditch and Clarifier No. 1, as part of the East Plant Modernization Phase III, and the conversion of four aging dry-pit lift stations. Upgrades also include increasing capacity at the Arbuckle Acres Park lift station, replacing 35-year-old power and ventilation systems, adding odor control, and rehabilitating key biosolids processing equipment.
• Water Service Line Assessments: The Water Department conducted targeted potholing throughout the community to determine the material of existing service lines. This work supports the Town’s ongoing Lead Service Line Replacement Program.

Strengthening Community Partnerships

The Town celebrated expanded partnerships in 2025, enabling new opportunities in arts, education, recreation, and community wellness:

• After a five-year hiatus, the Greater Brownsburg Chamber of Commerce revived the Festival of the Arts. Town of Brownsburg hosted the festival at Arbuckle Acres Park, creating a space where nature and art could come together.

• In May, the Town of Brownsburg partnered with the Indiana Racing Memorial Association to unveil the sixth marker on the Brownsburg Racing Memorial Trail, honoring Rodger Ward.

• In August, the Town’s collaboration with The Willow Center distributed 1,620 mental wellness toolkits to students and staff at the Brownsburg Community School Corporation, providing resources to build resilience, practice coping skills, and promote positive mental health.
• After placing second in the state championship, our Brownsburg Biohazards wastewater team reached the national championship, supported by 22 local sponsors who helped make this achievement possible.

• Thanks to a grant from the Parks Foundation of Hendricks County, the Outdoor Classroom received a new play feature this fall, Play & Learn College, an imaginative space designed to spark creativity, curiosity, and unstructured fun.

Celebrating Local Business Growth

This year, Brownsburg celebrated the opening and expansion of several local businesses, bringing new attractions, restaurants, and shopping options to the community.

Residents welcomed several new dining options. In January, Walt’s Eats and Drinks opened at 1561 N. Green Street, offering hearty pub-style dishes, including wings, fish and chips, sandwiches, salads, and an extensive selection of cocktails, wine, and beer. Circle City Kolache, located inside Ritter’s Frozen Custard at 1521 N. Green Street, opened in February and serves fresh, creative kolaches daily.

New retail additions further enhanced Brownsburg’s shopping landscape. The Hype Vault relocated from Lafayette to 1447 E. Main Street in February, bringing a selection of limited-edition sneakers, vintage clothing, and streetwear to the community. Queen Anne’s Lace, a Brownsburg staple since 1983, also relocated this year, moving to its newly renovated home at 405 E. Main Street. The locally owned floral and gift shop offers custom floral design, plants, décor, and a curated selection of gifts.

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Slick City Action Park opened this spring, introducing Indiana’s first indoor waterless slide park to Brownsburg. The 42,000-square-foot attraction, located at 4430 N. County Road 1000 E., features 13 dry slides, air courts, and a junior play area, offering families an exciting new destination for year-round fun.

Brownsburg Square reached a major milestone with the opening of Ulta Beauty on Monday, July 14. The 13,232-square-foot store at 903 N. Green Street brings a nationally recognized retailer to town and marks the shopping center’s full transformation. With Ulta’s arrival, Brownsburg Square is now 100% leased—an achievement that caps off years of reinvestment and solidifies the center as a vibrant retail destination.

Wawa also made its much-anticipated arrival in Brownsburg this year, adding a new level of convenience for residents and travelers.

Environmental Stewardship & Sustainability

The Town of Brownsburg is dedicated to maximizing opportunities for environmental sustainability, ensuring our natural spaces remain healthy, resilient, and accessible for future generations.

This year marked 10 years of Brownsburg being recognized as a Tree City USA community, a milestone that reflects the Town’s long-standing commitment to urban forestry, tree care, and the protection of natural resources.

Virgil Park earned two prestigious honors for its innovative design and ecological stewardship: the ACEC Indiana Engineering Excellence State Finalist Award and the INASLA Biodiversity and Climate Action Green Ribbon Award. These awards highlight the park’s thoughtful integration of habitat preservation, stormwater management, and public access.

The Town’s free curbside yard waste recycling program, offered each spring and fall through the Street Department, diverted approximately 1,350 tons of yard waste from landfills this year, helping to reduce emissions and prevent yard waste from entering storm drains.

Volunteer-driven Weed Wrangle events held in the spring, fall, and winter continued to remove invasive species from parkland, supporting healthier ecosystems and stronger native plant communities. Thanks to this focus on biodiversity, many native trees and plants within our parks remained resilient, even after the spring EF-2 tornado.

Expanding Arts Experiences

The Town of Brownsburg continued its public art offerings in 2025. Public art projects added vibrancy to community spaces, including a tunnel mural along the B&O Trail beneath Northfield Drive. Indiana muralist Elizabeth Wertman, Blondebrush, created a racing-themed mural honoring Brownsburg’s motorsports heritage and Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. Volunteers from IU Health West Hospital painted a mural along the B&O Trail near Virgil Park, designed by Brownsburg Parks Community Recreation Senior Manager Megan Attwood. The mural features silhouettes of people walking, running, pushing strollers, and listening to music, capturing the everyday activity of trail users.

With support from the Brownsburg High School National Art Honor Society, art was also brought to community events through chalk art, face painting, and a 20th anniversary Christmas Under the Stars parade banner.

Community Resilience After the EF-2 Tornado

When an EF-2 tornado struck Brownsburg in April, Town departments mobilized quickly to ensure residents’ safety and support community recovery. Police and Fire performed welfare checks, the Street Department cleared debris to reopen roads, and Parks staff assessed the impacts along trails and natural areas.

The Street Department launched a community-wide limb pickup to help residents clean up their properties, and the Town Council waived permit fees to ease the rebuilding process.

The Town is deeply grateful to the many local organizations, churches, and businesses that immediately stepped forward to provide food, water, clothing, and assistance to families in need.

Looking Toward 2026

As Brownsburg continues to grow, the Town is investing in projects that make the community safer, easier to navigate, and more enjoyable to live in. Here’s a look at some improvements planned for 2026:

• Lincolnwood Park Improvements: Basic upgrades will begin, including trails, parking, and landscaping, creating an inviting and accessible space for the community.
• New Retail: Meijer will open a 160,000-square-foot store, offering groceries, pharmacy services, general merchandise, a garden center, and online order pickup. Crew Car Wash will begin construction on its second Brownsburg location near Meijer. A second Wawa is expected to open at 9559 E. County Road 300 N.
• Traffic Improvements: A new traffic signal will be installed at the intersection of Northfield Drive and CR 625 E to improve safety and traffic flow.
• Water Line Upgrades: The Town will continue the Lead Service Line Project to identify and replace older water service lines.
• Recreational Enhancements: The pickleball courts at Stephens Park will be resurfaced to maintain their popularity and usability.
• White Lick Creek Stabilization: A streambank stabilization project at Arbuckle Acres Park will protect natural areas and improve public access to the creek.