Fishers Local Information

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Every year hundreds of new residents begin calling Fishers home, keeping it among the fastest growing areas in the nation. The town’s welcoming atmosphere makes transitions easy. Residents are never far from schools, health care providers, churches, shopping and commercial centers, government services, cultural and recreation activities.

Located in Southeastern Hamilton County, Fishers has 3 exits off of I-69 just 15 miles northeast of Indianapolis. The transportation routes of I-465 and I-69 make Fishers a very convenient place to live and do business. The Metropolitan Airport is located in the area and you can reach the Indianapolis International Airport in 30 minutes. Cincinnati, Louisville, and Chicago are all within 180 miles of Fishers, again, easily accessible by interstate roadways.

Fishers has a rich history dating back to June of 1872 when Salathiel Fisher divided his land into town lots. The area was formerly known as Fishers Station and originally as Fishers Switch. New communities in this time period would spring up along railroads and Fishers was no exception, hence the early reference to a train station or switch. The Fishers Train Station, located in the heart of town, is home of the Fishers Chamber of Commerce and the Hamilton County Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Fishers Parks

The town of Fishers boasts a number of parks and trails for individuals and families to enjoy. Fishers’ park system consists of sporting facilities and playgrounds, as well as nature preserves and trails. The parks provide fun, contribute to the beauty of the town, and offer a great place for friends and neighbors to meet for activities.

Billericay Park is a baseball park at 126th Street and Promise Road. With eight baseball diamonds, a playground, and a large community building, the whole family can enjoy the game at this state-of-the-art park. The walking trail and adjacent woodlands provide the perfect locale for a peaceful walk.

Brooks School Park, located along Mud Creek at 116th Street and Brookschool Road, features a playground, loop trail, soccer fields, basketball courts, and picnic shelter. This park has plenty of space for enjoying a variety of activities, and it’s an ideal summer picnic spot.

The Cheeney Creek Natural Area is a nature preserve complete with a hiking trail and a large fishing pond. Located near 106th Street and Hague Road, Cheeney Creek is the perfect place for the nature lover or bird watcher to take a time-out from life’s hustle-bustle.

Cumberland Park, at 106th Street and Cumberland Road, is a soccer park with loads of green space, a walking trail along Mud Creek, and a community building available for rent.

Eller Fields is a baseball park within walking distance of several neighborhoods along Eller Road. In addition to baseball fields, this park features a playground and picnic space.

The Fishers Heritage Park at White River is a beautiful park that flanks the banks of the White River at 106th Street and Eller Road. Enjoy the park’s wooded area, walking trail, historic gardens, and the newly-restored Ambassador House.

Harrison Thompson Park is yet another soccer park, complete with a picnic shelter, playground, and walking trail.

Hoosier Woods is a lovely natural area near 121st Street and Hoosier Road. Visit the park’s wooded hiking trail and wetland observation deck.

Mudsock Fields is a football park at 131st Street and Brook School Road. Enjoy the beautiful fall colors of the surrounding trees as you enjoy the big game during football season.

The Olio Fields baseball park, located at 126th Street and Olio Road, is a beautifully manicured park, complete with a playground and concession building.

The Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve is a Fishers jewel. Consisting of 127 acres of natural wildlife, as well as 5 different hiking trails, this preserve is the place to visit when you want to get away from it all and explore nature. Ritchey Woods is known for its guided tours and wildlife education programs, and the knowledgeable staff has made it their objective to teach the Fishers community’s youth about environmental responsibility and conservation.

The Roy G. Holland Memorial Park is Fishers’ oldest and most frequented park, located northwest of the Fishers Town Hall. Holland Park has facilities for baseball, soccer, basketball, and sand volleyball, as well as a playground and plenty of green space. The park also features a community building, picnic shelters, and a walking trail.

The Fishers Trail and Greenway System is a network of walking/running/biking trails designed to connect Fishers’ neighborhoods, parks, schools, and other places of interest. When complete, the trail system will offer a “green” alternative to driving that will benefit the environment and help residents stay in shape. The trail system also connects to the Monon Trail, making a bike commute into Indianapolis a possibility!

Bring your canine friends to the privately owned Pierson Bark Park, located near 131st Street and Promise Road in Fishers. The park features walking trails, 4 acres of green space, a pond, and separate areas for small or elderly dogs. For more information visit the park’s website at www.piersonbarkparks.com/.

Fishers School Report

Fishers’ schools are among the best in the state and their excellence plays a significant role in why Fishers continually ranks among the top places in the nation to raise a family. Serving the Fishers area is the Hamilton Southeastern public school district, as well as a number of parochial and private schools.

Hamilton Southeastern School District
The Hamilton Southeastern School District consists of 11 elementary schools, 3 intermediate schools, 2 junior high schools, and 2 high schools. This school district has everything a parent or child could ask for—academic distinction, countless activities and services for students, and state-of-the-art facilities. Year after year, Hamilton Southeastern School District students at all grade levels are among the highest public school scorers in the state on standardized tests. According to the Indiana Department of Education’s 2007-2008 school year statistics, 76% of Hamilton Southeastern School District seniors took the SAT, with an average score of 1092. This beats state and national averages! In addition to academic achievement, Hamilton Southeastern Schools provide a variety of athletic and extra-curricular activities at all grade levels. Whether it’s varsity sports, the performing and visual arts, or community service and academic clubs, Hamilton Southeastern Schools has an activity for every student.
Although Hamilton Southeastern is a large, fast-growing school district, they have kept ahead of Fishers’ population trends by building and redistricting schools as needed. This keeps numbers down at each school so that every student can get the personal attention they need. For more information about the school district and information on individual schools, locations, and boundary maps, visit the district website at http://www.hse.k12.in.us/index.asp.

Park Tudor School
One of the Indianapolis area’s premier private schools since 1902, Park Tudor School teaches preschool through grade 12 and is located about 10 minutes southwest of Fishers. Park Tudor provides a challenging academic environment with small class sizes (9 to 1 student to teacher ratio) and a focus on college acceptance and preparedness (100% of seniors college-bound). To learn more about Park Tudor, go to http://www.parktudor.org/Pages/default.aspx.

Geist Montessori Academy
Geist Montessori is a public charter school located just outside of Fishers in McCordsville, Indiana. The school teaches grades 1-8 and uses the Montessori teaching philosophy that focuses on individual learning methods, a strong sense of self-confidence, and respect for others. See the school’s website at http://www.montessoriacademygeist.org/.

University High School
University High School is a private, grades 9-12 school located about 5 minutes from Fishers in Carmel, Indiana. This school is focused on providing a diverse but rigorous academic program that models a college-level format. University High School has small class sizes, a 100% college acceptance rate, and encourages students to explore a wide range of academic and extra-curricular disciplines. If you’d like to know more, go to http://www.universityhighschool.org/.

Heritage Christian School
Heritage Christian School is located in Indianapolis just south of Fishers and provides a non-denominational Christian-centered education to preschool through grade 12. The school is committed to academic excellence, biblical teaching, and a strong sense of Christian community among students, staff, and parents. For more information about the school, visit their website at http://www.heritagechristian.net/aboutDistrict.aspx?aid=46.

St. Louis de Montfort Catholic School
Located in the heart of Fishers, St. Louis de Montfort offers a catholic-based education for preschool through grade 8. The school is devoted to helping students grow in education and faith and encourages parent involvement in both the school and church. To learn more about this school and parish, go to their website at https://www.edline.net/pages/St_Louis_de_Montfort_CS.

Guerin Catholic High School
Theodore Guerin Catholic School is located near Fishers in Noblesville, Indiana. Teaching grades 9-12, Guerin emphasizes small class size, challenging academics, and a strong sense of Catholic community. Founded in 2004, this school has quickly proven itself academically, with an average SAT score of 1123 and high college acceptance rates among seniors. For additional information, see the school website: http://www.guerincatholic.org/.

Cathedral High School
Cathedral is a Catholic high school located on the northeast side of Indianapolis. Founded in 1918, Cathedral has a strong sense of tradition, an impressive athletics program, and a distinguished alumni list. The school provides a challenging college preparatory education with a focus on Catholic faith and values. If you want to learn more, visit the school website at http://www.cathedral-irish.org/page.cfm?p=1.

Bishop Chatard High School
Located about 15 minutes from Fishers on the northeast side of Indianapolis, Bishop Chatard is a small Catholic high school for grades 9-12. The school is known for providing students with a strong spiritual base and quality education in a close-knit school community. To find out more, go to http://www.bishopchatard.org/.

Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School
Brebeuf Jesuit is a Catholic high school committed to academic excellence, diverse thinking, and personal growth. Located on the northwest side of Indianapolis, Brebeuf serves students of all faiths and focuses their academic program on strong college acceptance and readiness. With small class sizes and involved parents and staff, Brebeuf strives to produce broad-thinking students. See their website at http://www.brebeuf.org/index.aspx.

Eman Elementary School
Also located in Fishers is the Eman Elementary School, which is an Islamic school that teaches preschool through grade 2. For more information call the school office at (317) 845-9466.