White River State Park - Key Dates

Key Dates

The following listing shows key points of interest and founding dates surrounding White River State Park and Central Canal Cultural District:

  • Historic Pumphouse
1870 - Opens as the original water pumping station for the city of Indianapolis.
1969 - Pumping Station closed.
1980 - Accepted for inclusion on the National Register for Historic Places.
1981 - Renovations complete and reopens as the Park's headquarters and Visitors' Center.
  • White River State Park Visitors' Center (Dr. Frank P. Lloyd Sr. Visitors Center)
2003 - Opens.
  • Indianapolis Zoo
1988 - Park’s first attraction established.
  • White River Gardens
1999 - Opens.
  • Historic Washington Street Pedestrian Bridge & Art Sculptures in the Park
1916 - Opens as part of the National Road.
1994 - Historic National Road U.S. 40 previously linking the U.S. from East to West start renovations.
1999 - Art Sculptures in the Park begins.
  • NCAA Headquarters & NCAA Hall of Champions Museum
1999–2000 - Relocated to Indianapolis from Kansas City.
  • National Federation of State High School Associations Headquarters (NFHS)
1999–2000 - Relocated to Indianapolis from Kansas City.
  • Indiana State Museum
2002 - Opens.
  • The IMAX 3D Theatre @ White River State Park
1996 - Opens as Indiana's only IMAX theatre.
1996-Present - Operates as the largest IMAX in Indiana.
  • Congressional Medal of Honor Memorial
1999 - Opens and dedication.
  • Military Park
1822 - Indianapolis's 1st documented 4th of July Celebration.
1852 - First Indiana State Fair.
1861 - Civil War encampment until 1865.
Present day - Home to many charity events, festivals, outdoor concerts, etc.
Trivia - The land known as Military Park is one of only three pieces of property that is forbidden by the Indiana Constitution to be sold – the other two are Monument Circle and half of the State Capitol building.
  • Indiana Historical Society
1830 - Founded.
1999 - A neighbor of White River State Park located just east of West Street (City of Indianapolis Property) that opened in 1999.
  • State Capitol Building & Government Complex & Cafeteria
Not one of the Park's attractions, but a neighbor to White River State Park and open to the public.
  • Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians & Western Art
1989 - Opened as the park’s second attraction.
2005 - Opens expanded gallery space, state-of-the-art education facility, performance/special event areas, and indoor/outdoor dining restaurant - doubling the Museum's size.
  • Victory Field Baseball Park
1996 - Opens as home of the Indianapolis Indians playing games from April to September.
2005 - Triple-A affiliate of MLB Pittsburgh Pirates.
  • The 1/800-QUIT-NOW Lawn @ White River State Park Concert Series
2004 - Opens Inaugural Summer Concert Season as Indianapolis's world-class Outdoor Concert Venue.
2006 - Named one of the top 100 outdoor concert venues in the world by Pollstar magazine.
2007 - Named one of the top 100 outdoor concert venues in the world by Pollstar magazine, doubles concert attendance with 50,000+ spectators, includes 11 shows.
2008 - Once again, named one of the top 100 outdoor concert venues in the world by Pollstar magazine and over 50,000 spectators at 8 shows.
2009 - Named one of the top 100 outdoor concert venues in the world by Pollstar magazine and another great season with over 50,000 spectators at 12 shows.
  • The Indiana Cross Country Arena @ White River State Park
2007 - White River State Park partners with The Indiana Invaders, Indy Greenways, Indianapolis Parks & Canals, the National Institute for Fitness & Sport (NIFS), local and international businesses, and community partners to revitalize the flood plain greenspace along the White River for education, health, and recreation opportunities.
2008 - Opens in August for the first and unofficial Inaugural Season as Indianapolis's world-class outdoor running venue located along the east bank of the White River with 9 meets and invitationals.
2008 - Middle School (Inaugural National Middle School Championships), High School (City of Indianapolis Championships), and Youth (Indiana USA Track and Field Junior Olympics) teams showcase their competitive spirit.
2010 - Anticipating its Official Inaugural Season late summer.

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