Fishers Community Center at Johnson Farm

Fishers Community Center at Johnson Farm

The City of Fishers has broken ground on the new Fishers Community Center at Johnson Farm on Hoosier Road near 121st Street.

The 105,000 square-foot recreation center will be a gathering space for residents, bringing the community together through health and wellness with amenities including a large indoor playground, indoor track, dog park, aquatics facility with a 2-story waterslide, and announced today, a café operated by Sahm’s Hospitality Group. The center will also be the new home of the Fishers Health Department and Outside the Box’s adult day program to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. See the site map.

The new community center was designed based on input from residents. In 2021, a steering committee chaired by Fishers City Councilor Todd Zimmerman was formed to identify and prioritize community needs and how they could be served by an indoor facility. Nearly 3,500 residents completed a survey to share the amenities they most desired in this facility. Top items like a dog park, indoor playground, track, and aquatics facility were included in the design. 

 

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Project Details

  • The center will offer both memberships and day passes, with discounts for Fishers residents. It will also feature free amenities accessible to both residents and non-residents, including a large indoor playground, indoor track for walking and running, and café.
  • The Center is estimated to cost $60 million and will be paid for through city-issued bonds following a build-operate-transfer agreement that is slated to end in 2026. City leadership does not anticipate the Fishers City Tax rate to increase as a result of financing this project.
  • The project resolution will be presented to the Fishers Finance Committee on June 14 and the Fishers City Council on June 19 for approval.
  • The project broke ground this spring and will open in fall 2025.

 

Main level Features:

  • 5,300-square-foot indoor playground
  • Aquatics facility with a lap pool and zero-depth entry warm water pool with a waterslide and play features
  • 18,600-square-foot gymnasium featuring three basketball courts, which can be converted into volleyball and pickleball courts
  • Clinical rooms and offices for the Fishers Health Department
  • Childcare facility
  • Multipurpose rooms
  • Public gathering spaces
  • Café operated by Sahm’s Hospitality Group
  • Dog park

Second Level Features:

  • Large fitness and wellness center, including cycle studio as well as two group exercise studios
  • Indoor track for walking and running
  • A roof terrace to host outdoor exercise and gatherings is planned for future phases

Accessibility Features:

  • Adult companion care rooms
  • Zero-entry pool
  • Water wheelchair
  • Accessible fitness equipment
  • Will house Outside the Box’s adult day program to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Latest Updates

Community Center Groundbreaking – March 2024

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farmer johnson accepting street sign
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mayor fadness at groundbreaking
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jake reardon-mcsoley at groundbreaking
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groundbreaking

Community Center Announcement – June 2023

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Project Renderings & Floorplans

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Main Level Floorplan

Main Level Fly Through

upper floor plan

Second Level Floorplan

Second Level Fly Through

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Exterior

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Play Area

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Pool

basketball courts

Gym

Community Wellness Leaders

“In addition to providing space for accessing health services and physical activities, the Fishers Community Center at Johnson Farms will fill a critical role in building social capital and connectedness among our residents for years to come. Building a culture of health and wellness in our community is one of the most important things we can give our children—this center is a vibrant symbol of that mission.”
Monica Heltz

Director, Fishers Health Department

“The YMCA of Greater Indianapolis takes immense pride in our work to strengthen communities. We envision communities where everyone has the opportunity to achieve optimal health and wellness, gain confidence, make new friends and develop connections. The addition of the Fishers Community Center will expand access to those looking to start or continue their wellness journeys. The YMCA and the Fishers Community Center are both perfectly positioned to offer more resources and programs to improve the health and well-being of the entire community.”
Jennie Broady

Executive Director, Fishers YMCA

Outside the Box is so incredibly honored to have an opportunity to include people with different abilities in the Fishers Community Center at Johnson Farms’ programming. Fishers truly is a city that empowers all people to work, live, and play in our community – it is awesome! We are excited to launch the city’s first-ever, full-time day program for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities this July that will find its forever home at the Fishers Community Center.
Kelly Hartman

Co-Chair of the Fishers Advisory Council on Disability, CEO of Insights Consulting, & Cofounder of Outside the Box

FAQs

Where will the center be located?
The facility will be centrally located in our community on Hoosier Road near 121st Street.
How big is the building?
The two-story center will be approximately 105,000-square-feet.
What amenities will be included in the center?

Highlights of the new center include:

  • An outdoor, membership-based dog park with plenty of room to run and play
  • A 5,300-square-foot indoor playground complete with a climbing wall, play structure, and more (no membership or day pass required)
  • A 10,000-square-foot aquatics center with four 25-yard lap lanes in one pool, and a  zero-entry warm water pool with play features and waterslide, climbing wall, and private, universal changing areas
  • An 18,600-square-foot gymnasium featuring three basketball courts, which can also be converted into volleyball and pickleball courts
  • A second-floor fitness center including a spin studio, exercise machines, and group exercise rooms
  • An indoor track with separate lanes for walking and running (no membership or day pass required)
  • A childcare facility with separate areas for infants, toddlers, school age and older children
  • Fishers Health Department offices and clinical rooms offering healthcare services for residents

 

 

Will there be food onsite?
Yes, a café will be located on the first floor in a public gathering space.
Are there any outdoor amenities at the center?

The center will feature a large outdoor dog park, with a fitness center expansion to an outdoor rooftop terrace planned for Phase 2.

What type of accessibility features are included?
Through collaboration with community stakeholders like the Fishers Advisory Committee on Disability, accessibility features such as adult companion care rooms with adult changing tables, a zero-depth entry pool, water wheelchair, and accessible fitness equipment were added to the facility. The community center will also house Outside the Box’s adult day program to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Will the center be free to visit?
Portions of the center will be free and accessible to both residents and nonresidents, including the indoor track, indoor playground, and café. The majority of the center’s amenities will be available through paid memberships, available for both residents and nonresidents, and day passes. Prices are yet to be determined.
Is the community center only available to Fishers residents?
No, the center is available to both residents and non-residents with a membership or day pass.

Free amenities available without a membership or day pass include a 5,300-square-foot indoor playground, an indoor track for running and walking, and a community gathering space and café.

When will the center open?

The center is planned to open in spring 2025. Once open, operating hours are anticipated to be Monday through Friday from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Hours are subject to change as operational plans are finalized closer to the open date.

How much does this project cost?
The Center is estimated to cost less than $60 million and will be paid for through city-issued bonds following a build-operate-transfer agreement that is slated to end in 2026. City leadership does not anticipate the Fishers City Tax rate to increase as a result of financing this project.
Will there be road and trail improvements to 121st Street and Hoosier Road to accommodate increased traffic?

Yes, the City is looking into improvements to both the roadway and pedestrian trail to enhance connectivity, traffic flow, and safety. Additional details will be shared as necessary improvements are determined.

What is the total acreage of the property?

The 25-acre property includes the 105,000-square-foot facility, along with an outdoor dog park, parking lot, and greenspace.

 

What will happen to the land south of the property next along the road on the north side ofto 116th Street?

The land will remain with the Johnson family and is not part of the Community Center project. Specifically, this is the area with several berms along the roadway.

 

Will the indoor athletic courts host travel sports tournaments, like basketball and volleyball?

No, these courts are intended for community use and will not host large, regional tournaments.

 

How much will a membership cost?

The City has not announced prices, but memberships are targeted to be in line with local market costs, with discounts available for Fishers residents.

Who is the main point person for the Fishers Community Center project?

The Director of Recreation and Wellness, Jake Reardon McSoley, for the City of Fishers is the point person for the project.

How can I get more information about the project and ask questions as a neighbor?
  • Sign-up to receive updates through our mailing list at Fishersin.gov/CCJFMailing
  • View the recording from the neighborhood update meeting on 2/28/24
  • Visit our landing page here.
  • Contact Jake directly or schedule a meeting if needed at reardonmcsoleyj@fishers.in.us
When was the official Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Community Center?

The Groundbreaking Ceremony was held on Tuesday, March 12th, at 11 a.m. on site of the future Community Center. Click here for a recap video.

What activities occurred during the Groundbreaking Ceremony?

The ceremony was a lot of fun, with various community stakeholders invited, including adjacent neighbors and first graders from Hoosier Road Elementary.

How can I contact Jake for further inquiries?

You may reach out to Jake directly by phone at 317-526-7935 or by email reardonmcsoleyj@fishers.in.us.

Project Renderings & Floorplans

Resident Information Meeting

On Monday, June 26, City of Fishers staff met with residents from around 121st Street and Hoosier Road to share information on the project and answer questions. View the recording.