Cue the 90's movie makeover montage — one near west side park is about to get a major glow up.

Reverend Mozel Sanders Park has been chosen as the recipient of a $10 million grant, courtesy of the Bezos Earth Fund, which seeks to turn underused urban land into community green spaces.

People look out on a park wetland area with swans — The park will increase access to the west bank of the White River for the Haughville neighborhood. | Rendering courtesy of Indy Parks

The money will reportedly be used to:

Plant 400+ trees
Restore native wetlands
Build two miles of new trails, which will connect to the Central White River Trail
Add a community farm, orchard, multi-use fields, sports courts, gathering lawns, and other park infrastructure

Construction is expected to begin in 2027 and wrap in 2029. Learn more about the community orgs involved in bringing the vision to life.