Indianapolis’ second largest park is undergoing major changes and community members got their first look this week at an open house.

Phyllis Boyd joined Indy Parks on Nov. 15 as the agency’s new director. Boyd previously served as executive director of Groundwork Indy.

Money will be used to purchase land that will increase the footprint of numerous Indianapolis parks and trails.

The Indianapolis City-County Council approved a proposal Monday night to allocate nearly $3 million in additional funds for Indianapolis Parks and Recreation.

Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett, the Department of Metropolitan Development (DMD), and Indy Parks joined Old Southside neighborhood leaders on Tuesday to highlight upgrades made to Kelly Park.

The City of Indianapolis will make improvements at 27 parks using $16.5 million in federal funds.

A new public soccer field was unveiled on Friday at Oscar Charleston Park as part of a project building mini soccer fields in underserved neighborhoods to remove barriers for kids who lack access to the sport.

The new amphitheater will host its first performances this week as the Thomas Taggart Memorial Restoration celebrates completion.

Linda Broadfoot is stepping down from her leadership role at Indy Parks next month.

The meal program called Summer Servings offers free, nutritious meals to children 18 and younger during the summer months.