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General Information

Beckwith Memorial Park
2302 E. 30th Street
(317) 327-7461

Directions
Download a park map

Contact Information
Park Manager
Sheryl Richardson

Hours
Dawn to dusk


Description
This 5.24 acre park is nestled between Wheeler Boys & Girls Clubs and the Blackburn Terrace Housing Apartments, and is accessible via the apartment complex. 

Formerly named Salem Village Park, Beckwith Memorial was dedicated in 1970 on behalf of Indianapolis native Frank R. Beckwith, who had been the first African-American in the country to run for President in a Presidential primary, in 1960 against Richard M. Nixon. Beckwith was an attorney and civil rights advocate as well.


 
 

 

 

 
   

Amenities
Playground (ADA compliant)
Football Field
Basketball Court (2)

 

Beckwith Park is one of several named for influential African-Americans who have contributed to the betterment of Indianapolis and of American society as a whole.