Colts Support Cultural Trail Expansion with $100M Donation

The Indianapolis Cultural Trail, Inc. and the Indianapolis Colts announced that the city’s football club has made a $100,000 donation to support the ongoing expansion of the Cultural Trail along South Street.

This contribution will help bring this newest section of trail to life, reinforcing the Colts’ commitment to creating a vibrant downtown.

Colts vice president and owner Kalen Jackson sees the Cultural Trail as a cornerstone of the city.

“The Cultural Trail plays a key role in making Indianapolis a more enjoyable, memorable and active place for everyone who lives or visits downtown, especially near our home at Lucas Oil Stadium,” Jackson said in a statement. “By contributing to this expansion of South Street, we hope to create a safer, more welcoming environment for our community and visitors for years to come.”

The South Street addition will create a southern loop connecting the Virginia Avenue corridor, near the Southside and Stadium Village neighborhoods, with the heart of downtown. The approximately 0.6-mile section will extend from New Jersey Street to Capitol Avenue, improving access to key landmarks such as Lucas Oil Stadium and the Indiana Convention Center.

The expansion will also include segments of Indiana Avenue and 10th Street that opened earlier this year. The total expansion adds about two miles to the linear park, increasing connectivity between cultural districts and neighborhoods.

In addition to improved connectivity, the new segments feature an impressive array of plantings, including trees, shrubs, grasses and perennials, contributing to the overall aesthetic and environmental benefits of the trail.

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