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Living in WestClay | Indianapolis Neighborhood Series

Hogan Moving has been a part of the Indianapolis community since 1927. And, as a proud Indianapolis company, we’ve decided to start a blog series highlighting some of the great places to live in the area!

For this blog, we’re highlighting a beautiful neighborhood north of Indianapolis, The Village of West Clay.

The Village of WestClay Overview

Photo by Dennis McClintock

Photo by Dennis McClintock

The neighborhood of The Village of WestClay is north of Indianapolis in the western part of Carmel, Indiana.  On the neighborhood’s website, The Village of WestClay is described as a community “with charming streetscapes and beautifully maintained green spaces, thriving businesses and restaurants, and a variety of historically inspired architecture.”

Around 5,000 people live in the Village of WestClay. Within WestClay there are around 100 businesses split into two main areas, The Village Center and WestClay Uptown.  

While the Village of WestClay is not rated on Niche.com, WestsClay is a part of the city of Carmel, Indiana which is rated at #1 in Best Suburbs to Live in America. Overall, Carmel is consistently listed as one of the best places to live in Indiana – and the U.S.

The Village of WestClay Hot Spots

Parks & Recreation

The Village of WestClay has over 171 acres of open space that includes trails, playfields, spots for quiet reflection, and more. In total, they have 45 park areas, 25 ponds, 10 playgrounds, 12 fountains, and more than 5 miles of walking paths. Since there are so many options to choose from, we’ll just be listing a few places below!

University Green | Located in the Village Center district, University Green has a public open space that has a croquet court, horseshoe pit, a Victorian Gazebo and more. University Green is also the home of many special, community events like a summer concert series and a fall festival. Check out a 360 degree view here.

Blisland Commons | Bisland Commons is part of Finchley Park and has a large green space with a gazebo, bocce ball court, shuffleboard, and a seating area. You can learn more about Bisland Commons and other green spaces here.

Other Carmel Attractions | When you live in the Village of WestClay, you’re also close to the other great attractions in the greater city of Carmel. Within Carmel, you can find a vibrants Arts & Design District, a City Center full of shops, restaurants, and nightlife, a beautiful Center for the Performing Arts, the Monon Trail, other large parks and outdoor activities, and more! Click here to look through some of these options or click here to explore the other Carmel Clay Parks.

Great Local Eats & Drinks

The neighborhood of Village of WestClay and the city of Carmel as a whole has many great places to eat and drink! Some of these choices include:

Hear from a Village of WestClay local!

Photo by Dennis McClintock

Photo by Dennis McClintock

Here’s what one local had to say on the Village of WestClay’s Facebook page.

“Our family has lived in the village since 2005 when we built our house we are still in. Great community for families with kids. All our children have friends throughout the village and very safe with security. Great to ride bikes, walk the dog, drive golf cart to visit and give business to local businesses and restaurants within the village. Highly recommended to anyone to live here in the best community I have ever been a part of.”

Live in the Village of WestClay!

If you’re ready to move to this neighborhood that is perfect for families, those who like to get outdoors, but still want to live close to Indianapolis, we’re here to help you get there!

Find out how much it would cost you to move to the Village of WestClay by clicking the “Request a Quote” form at the top of the page, or you can call us at any time at 317-639-9583. We’ll give you a free quote!

Living in Meridian-Kessler | Indianapolis Neighborhood Series

Hogan Moving has been a part of the Indianapolis community since 1927. And, as a proud Indianapolis company, we’ve decided to start a blog series highlighting some of the great places to live in the area!

For this blog, we’re highlighting one of Indianapolis’s beautiful neighborhoods, Meridian Kessler.

Meridian-Kessler Overview

As described by the Meridian-Kessler Neighborhood Association, this neighborhood runs from the south at 38th Street to the north at Kessler Boulevard and from the east at Meridian Street to the west at the Monon Trail. The neighborhood began back in the early 1890’s when wealthy individuals built country estates along Meridian Street (Wikipedia).

Now, nearly 18,000 people live in Meridian-Kessler, and you’ll find that this neighborhood has a nice mix of younger and older residents. The majority of people in Meridian-Kessler own their homes, which range from “multi-units to mansions and everything in between” (MKNA.org).

Meridian-Kessler receives an overall A+ rating on Niche.com, with its top categories being A’s in Housing, Good for Families, Nightlife, Health & Fitness, Diversity, and Commute.

Meridian-Kessler Hot Spots

Parks & Recreation

MK_resident_slider_9-630x420While there aren’t many parks directly in Meridian-Kessler, there are several parks nearby and you have close access to the Monon Trail. Some of the nearby park options include.

Holliday Park | Holliday Park is one of Indianapolis’s oldest parks and encompasses 94 acres of beautiful green space. According the Holliday Park website, visitors can “explore the nature center, play on one of the city’s best, hard-to-leave playgrounds, hike more than 3.5 miles of picturesque trails or take a stroll around the one-of-a-kind Holliday Park Ruins.”

There are also other nearby parks you can explore, like Holcomb Gardens, Tarkington Park, and Canterbury Park.

Indianapolis Opera | As described by Visit Indy, “located at the Basile Opera Center in the Meridian-Kessler neighborhood of Indianapolis, the mission of the Indianapolis Opera is to educate, inspire, and entertain through the creation and presentation of musical storytelling for the Hoosier community.”

Easily Access Downtown Attractions | By being close to the city, you’re never more than a quick drive to top places to play and explore, like the Indianapolis Zoo, White River State Park, The Children’s Museum, Newfields, and more.

Great Local Eats & Drinks

Meridian-Kessler is has many great places to eat and drink! Some of these choices include:

Hear from a Meridian Kessler local!

MK_resident_slider_21-630x420One of Meridian-Kessler’s five star reviews on Niche.com comes from a current resident in 2017! See what they have to say about life in this neighborhood.

“Meridian Kessler has everything you need and more. The neighborhood is incredibly friendly to cyclists and walkers. There are restaurants all across the spectrum, coffee shops, butcher shops, grocers, bakeries, banks, affordable housing, etc. I almost never have to leave my neighborhood to get what I need and I bike or walk everywhere.”

Live in Meridian-Kessler!

If you’re ready to move to this lively and highly sought after Indianapolis neighborhood, we’re here to help you get there!

Find out how much it would cost you to move to Meridian-Kessler by clicking the “Request a Quote” form at the top of the page, or you can call us at any time at 317-639-9583. We’ll give you a free quote!

Living in Irvington | Indianapolis Neighborhood Series

Hogan Moving has been a part of the Indianapolis community since 1927. And, as a proud Indianapolis company, we’ve decided to start a blog series highlighting some of the great places to live in the area!

For this blog, we’re highlighting a historical Indianapolis neighborhood, Irvington!

Irvington Overview

Around 17,000 people live in the neighborhood of Irvington in Marion County, and the neighborhood has received an overall B+ rating from Niche.com. The majority of people in the area own their homes, and there’s an active and urban feel.

Irvington is also known as ‘historic’ Irvington, and the National Park Service even designated the area as a National Historic District because it’s “important for its Victorian Romantic winding street patterns, the varied architectural styles and types, and for its cultural and educational role in the city” (IndyStar).

Irvington’s top categories on Niche.com are an A- in Cost of Living, A- in Nightlife, and a B+ in Housing.

Irvington Hot Spots

Parks & Recreation

Ellenberger Park | Ellenberger Park offers a wide variety of options of fun! Within Ellenberger Park, you’ll find playgrounds, a swimming pool with 25 yard lap lanes and a climbing wall, tennis courts, baseball diamonds, a football field and more! The park also hosts a Farmers Market, concerts, and other gatherings!

There are also other Irvington Parks you can explore, like Irvington Circle and Brown’s Corner Park.

Irving Theater | As described on Google, the Irving Theater is a “historic venue with a funky, industrial that hosts live music, film screenings, and poetry events.”

Indianapolis Public Library – Irvington Branch | The IPL’s Irvington Branch has served the Irvington community since 1903 and in addition to books, it offers Internet Access, Meeting Spaces, Self-Services, a Study Room, Bike Racks and more.

Great Local Eats & Drinks

Irvington has many local options for places to eat and drink! Some of these choices include:

Hear from an Irvington local!

One of Irvington’s five star reviews on Niche.com comes from a current resident in 2017! See what they have to say about life in Irvington.

“Irvington is a quirky, close-knit community! We have a local brewery, an awesome artesian pizza place, and soon a Pho restaurant. Irvington is most known for its iconic Halloween festival, and spooky stories of H.H Holmes….

Our homes are distinctly unique, no two are alike! We have some that are grand and majestic, fit to house a family of twelve! Others are dainty and small, perfect for two. Our streets bend and wind, just like the streets from sleepy hollow. Our little town comes alive during the fall months, but don’t let that fool you!

We are quite lively with summer concerts on Audobon circle during the summer, our farmer’s markets every Wednesday at the theatre building, and our large market in Ellenberger park once monthly during the spring and summer.”

Live in Irvington!

If you’re ready to move to this historic and fun Indianapolis neighborhood, we’re here to help you get there!

Find out how much it would cost you to move to Irvington by clicking the “Request a Quote” form at the top of the page, or you can call us at any time at 317-639-9583. We’ll give you a free quote!