GREENWOOD, Ind. – The City of Greenwood and Greenwood Parks and Recreation are preparing for the Total Solar Eclipse on Monday, April 8. Residents will notice parking and open space management changes to accommodate eclipse viewing opportunities.
This unique occurrence will draw many visitors to the area as Greenwood experiences almost four minutes of totality from 3:05:52 to 3:09:54 p.m. Viewers are encouraged to prepare for the event and take precautions by using appropriate glasses during partial and complete totality.
Craig Park, Freedom Park and Old City Park will be open and provide clear space for observing the changes in the sky. If you are within walking distance of these parks, use the walking trails or bike paths because driving may be difficult.
City-owned parking lots will have special parking rates for the Eclipse with a fee of $20 per vehicle for the lots listed below only on Monday, April 8. Portable toilets will be available at the listed locations. Lots open at 6 a.m. on the day of the eclipse. No oversized vehicles or RVs will be permitted.
Parking lots with fees:
- City Center Park: 415 Lincoln St.
- Craig Park: 10 E. Smith Valley Rd., and the lots off Smith Valley Road and Washington Street
- Freedom Park: 850 W. Stop Rd.
- Greenwood Community Center: 100 Surina Way, and the lot between the community center and police department on Surina Way
- Old City Park: Lot located off Surina Way
- Parking Garage: 520 S. Meridian St.
- The parking lot between McKinley Street and Washington Street, north of Main Street.
- The parking lot between Motors Plus and Bethel Chin Baptist Church on Main Street
Keep current on eclipse changes in the city preparation by following Greenwood’s city and park and recreation Facebook pages or visiting greenwood.in.gov. View the Total Solar Eclipse fact sheet here.
