E. Minnesota Street

Bates-Hendricks Renovation

The Bates–Hendricks neighborhood is situated just south and east of Indianapolis’ downtown commercial district, and the redeveloped Fountain Square business district is just to the east. The neighborhood is experiencing a rebirth and is currently being redeveloped. Bates–Hendricks is currently transitioning from a home rental neighborhood back to a homeowner neighborhood.

Ringgold Park is located nearby. A Keep Indianapolis Beautiful project to revitalize the park by installing native plantings and updating its equipment was started in 2015.

The  Pleasant Run Trail cuts through the southeast corner of the neighborhood along the creek of the same name on its way to  Garfield Park a half-mile south. The parkways on each side of the creek are part of the  Indianapolis Park and Boulevard System designed by George Kessler.