The first impression visitors have when approaching the new Fishers Community Center is its sheer size. The building is striking from the outside, and once inside, the open spaces make an even bigger impact.

Mayor Scott Fadness, City Councilor Todd Zimmerman, and the city’s Director of Recreation and Wellness, Jake Reardon-McSoley, welcomed members of the media Tuesday morning for a preview tour of the facility. The center officially opens to the public on November 1.

Fadness called the center “extraordinary, a vibrant place,” and credited Zimmerman and Reardon-McSoley for helping bring the project to life.

“For a community that is hyper-fixated on families and a culture of health, this place was the epicenter of those activities,” Fadness said.

Zimmerman recalled meeting with the mayor after the COVID-19 pandemic to consider how best to respond to changing community needs. The two agreed a community center should be the priority, leading to a public survey that drew 3,500 responses. Those results helped shape not only the Community Center, located at 121st Street and Hoosier Road, but also the recently completed Arts Center at the City Hall complex.

Following remarks, McSoley led a tour of the facility, which is designed to serve residents and nonresidents alike. Fishers residents will receive discounted membership rates, but many parts of the center—including the indoor playground and walking track—will be free for anyone with a community pass.

Here’s a breakdown of what’s free with a community pass (available to all, regardless of residency) and what requires a membership:

Free with Community Pass:

• Fishers Health Department HQ & Clinic

• Sahm’s Community Café

• Public meeting spaces

• Indoor Playground: 5,300 sq. ft. of interactive play space for kids and families (reservations required)

• Indoor Walking/Running Track

Membership Benefits:

• Indoor Aquatics Center with 25-yard lap pool, AquaClimb wall, NinjaCross System, and enclosed water slide

• 11,000 sq. ft. Fitness Center with EGYM Strength Circuit, group exercise studios, cycle studio, and turf area

• Sauna

• Universal locker rooms

• Indoor courts with three full-size basketball courts (convertible into six cross courts), three volleyball courts, and up to nine pickleball courts

• Action Zone Childcare (free for Charter members with family memberships; additional fees apply after November 1)

The Fishers Community Center opens its doors November 1, offering families, fitness enthusiasts, and residents of all ages a new hub for recreation and wellness.

For more details on the Fishers Community Center, and membership details, use this link.

Below are photos snapped during the tour of the Center.