White River Greenway Initiative: Construction Updates- Spring 2025

A river or stream surrounded by trees with fall foliage, under a partly cloudy blue sky.

CURRENT CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

MAY CONSTRUCTION UPDATE & SITE PROGRESS PHOTOS

Phase one construction of the White River Greenway Eastern Park site is officially underway. Current site work includes mass earthwork, excavation of the bio retention area and building of the roadway/entrance into the park. 

Construction is expected to continue through late summer/early fall. Work will occur Monday through Friday, between the hours of 7AM-5PM weather permitting.

Things to Keep in Mind:

  • Construction vehicles entering/existing the site along 8th St.

  • Residents and drivers are encouraged to use caution when traveling near construction zones

  • Potential, but minimal noise during active construction hours

IDNR Perkinsville Public Access Site Update

Construction is anticipated to begin at the IDNR Perkinsville Public Access Site in July. More scheduling information will be shared in the coming few weeks.

Construction site with three yellow excavators digging in dirt, surrounded by trees and tire tracks on the ground.
Construction site near a wooded area and a river, with parked cars, a small excavator, and materials stacked on the ground.
Aerial view of a construction site with excavators working on a curved dirt road, surrounded by green fields and trees, with power lines in the distance.
Aerial view of a construction site with earth-moving machinery creating a racetrack-shaped excavation amidst cleared land and surrounding trees.
Construction site with bulldozers moving dirt in a grassy area surrounded by trees under a blue sky.
A grassy field with patchy green grass, a section of dark tilled soil, and orange fencing along the left side, with trees and a cloudy sky in the background.
A calm river surrounded by green trees and plants, with sunlight reflecting on the water.
Construction site with a large pile of dirt and a yellow bulldozer, trees in the background, and clear sky.
Construction site with earth-moving machinery on cleared land, trees on the right, clear blue sky.

ALL CONSTRUCTION NOTES

    • All permitting is approved

    • Eastern Park: Construction mobilization begins with earthwork the week ofApril 27th.

    • Construction of the Eastern Park will be underway first; the Perkinsville site construction is anticipated to start mid-summer.

    • Permit Updates-Approved & Issued

    • The IDNR permit for the Perkinsville Public Access Site was formally approved with a mail date of 3/18/26. The construction/development team is only awaiting the construction MOU from IDNR.  IDNR has shared that this is a very high priority and they are moving it through their process as quickly as possible.  

    • All necessary local, state, and federal permits for the Eastern Park have been received. The construction team will soon share 4-6 week construction outlooks to ensure the board is informed.  We'll also use these 4-6 week outlooks to share construction updates directly on the Parks Department website. 

      Tree Clearing at Eastern Park & IDNR Perkinsville Public Access Site-Completed

    • Tree clearing began on 3/25 and was completed 3/30 at both the Eastern and Perkinsville sites.  This work was completed prior to April 1st to comply with Indiana Law requiring that all tree clearing must happen before that date. This state law protects the Indiana Bat and its habitat.