Fountain Update

As you may have noticed, the fountain in Irving Circle is off. The pump broke down and has been removed for repairs. No time frame has been set. But we are hopeful that it will be up and running in time for our first concert on Saturday, June 20th. Just a reminder to help us keep people, pets, and trash out of the fountain to insure that the pump runs as long as possible. Thank you for your assistance!

Keep updated on the latest at Irving Circle Park by visiting www.IrvingCirclePark.org

The fountain is up and running!

The fountain in Irving Circle Park was up and running on Friday. And it is looking great! Please help us keep it running. Do not let your kids or pets in the fountain. They could damage the equipment and contribute to water loss. Plus, the surface in the fountain is slick and is a slip hazard. And there are chemicals in the water to keep mosquitoes and algae from growing. It is a fountain, not a pool!

Also, please keep trash out of the fountain. Trash can get caught in the pump system, causing the motor to burn out. If you see anyone throwing trash or sticks in the fountain, climbing into the fountain, or letting their play in the water, please ask them to refrain. If they don't, please call the Indy Parks Rangers at 327-PARK (327-7275).

Help us keep the fountain running all summer long!

Keep updated on the latest at Irving Circle Park by visiting www.IrvingCirclePark.org

Another Summer winds down

We had a great crowd on Saturday night as the Diebold Brothers treated a very large crowd to a great night of music. Thanks to all that have given time and effort to make the concert series a huge success.

If you have been paying attention to the media, you know that the financial strength of the city is not so hot and the next budget proposed by the mayor calls for major cuts at Indy Parks. According to Indy Star, the Mayor is even looking at possibly selling many of Indy's mini parks.

What does all of this mean for Irving Circle? It's hard to say right now. But Friends of Irving Circle is staying on top of it, please be assured of that. In the meantime, we are going to start our fundraising campaign for next season early. If you haven't noticed, the fountain is down again. We are not sure if it will be running again this season or not, but given the recent frequency of break-downs, we are looking to raise money to rebuild the fountain equipment and pump housing. More information on that as it comes up.

But for now, tons of thanks to everyone for their help. Continue using the park. Keep it clean. Help us maintain. Clean up after your dog. And please don't climb the fountain as you could damage it.

The water is flowing, the fountain is working!

It has been a long time coming, but the fountain is running again! Damages from last fall and difficulty finding parts for the old pump has led to a longer than anticipated shut down of the fountain. But it is working again, but we could use your help to keep it that way. Please help us keep trash from finding it's way into the fountain. There are trash cans in the park that make a much better home for refuse. Also, keeping yourself and your children out will help maintain the chemical balance of the water, which is needed to keep pump seals from deteriorating, and prevent accidental damage (not to mention prevent any harm to yourself!).

Remember, the fountain is for water only! Thank you for your help!