Air quality concerns close some Indy-area outdoor attractions
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Several popular summertime attractions in the Indianapolis area are closed Wednesday due to air quality concerns.
The air quality alert on Wednesday was expanded to all of Indiana through midnight Thursday.
- Indiana’s air quality some of the worst in the world
- Smoky conditions remain; storm chances return
- Indiana air quality at ‘unhealthy’ levels
- POLL: How is the air quality in Indiana affecting you?
- AirNow.gov map of air quality
- From National Weather Service: Air Quality Action Day in effect through June 29, 2023
Canal Nights
Canal Nights, an event on the downtown canal hosted by the Indiana State Museum, will be indoors on Wednesday.
Conner Prairie
Outdoor experience areas at Conner Prarie are closed for the day. Indoor areas and Adventure Camp will remain open. Conner Prairie expects the grounds to reopen for normal operating hours on Thursday.
IMPD Northwest Community Day
IMPD Northwest District’s Community Day is canceled. A makeup date has not been announced.
Indy Parks outdoor pools
All outdoor city pools are closed Wednesday. The indoor pools at Thatcher Park and Indy Island will remain open.
Day camp programs at Eagle Creek Park and Southeastway Park have canceled outdoor programming and other camps have been instructed to limit time outside.
IndyParks Summer Concert Series
All Indy Parks Summer Concert Series events scheduled for Wednesday evening are canceled.
Riley Children’s Health Sports Legends Experience
The outdoor portion of the Riley Children’s Health Sports Legend Experience at the Children’s Museum is closed Wednesday.
River Heritage Park Rededication Ceremony
A rededication ceremony at River Heritage Park in Carmel will be postponed to a later date.
This list will be updated as more closings are posted.