May 7, 2021 / 12:57 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) Three Indianapolis parks now have public WiFi, according to Indy Parks & Recreation.
Frederick Douglass Park, Municipal Gardens, and Riverside Park users can now access free internet. Users logging on for the first time will be prompted to accept a security certificate and liability waiver. Once that is finalized, users will be connected to the free network automatically.
Funding from the Enhanced Access Review Committee made the WiFi available at the parks for one full year. Planning for continued costs of the network will be considered in the 2022 budget.
According to Indy Parks & Recreation, more than 300,000 people visit the three parks annually. Providing the WiFi service for free will offer residents convenience and increase social equity in communities where access to the internet is limited.
Free WiFi Now Available at Three Indianapolis Parks
INDIANAPOLIS The next time you stop by an Indianapolis park, you might be able to log on to the internet for free during your visit.
You can log on now to access free internet connections at Frederick Douglass Park, Municipal Gardens, and Riverside Park. More than 300,000 people visit these three parks every year.
“Providing free wireless service to the public is about more than convenience,” said Indy Parks in a statement Friday. “It will increase social equity in communities where internet access may not be readily available, allowing groups to conduct virtual meetings, children to complete virtual homework assignments, and residents to search for jobs or complete any other internet-based activity.”