Small Town Feel, Big City Benefits
In Greenfield, you’ll find a population of just over 21,000 residents. Our beautiful downtown has that small-town feel with historic buildings and a traditional town square. And if you’re a big nature buff, Greenfield Parks and Recreation has a number of open green spaces to enjoy, as well as nature trails for biking or walking.
You can shop local at a wide variety of our hometown boutiques and eateries, or head near I-70 to access some of your large chain stores in Greenfield. If you’re looking to access big-city amenities for shopping, entertainment or dining, Indianapolis is just a short drive away! Access all that Indy has to offer in less than 20 minutes and you can still easily make it home for the night in Greenfield.
Top-Notch School System
If you are researching education options for your school-age children, you can rest easy sending them to Greenfield-Central Community Schools. With eight schools in the community, our corporation is a safe place to learn and grow. Our top-rated classes seek to prepare students for their future, with a 1:1 technology device status, plus programs in pre-engineering, biomedical science and finance at Greenfield-Central High School.
A Healthy Place to Live
When you move to Greenfield, you’ll have easy access to the top quality health services found at Hancock Regional Hospital and their local health network. Hancock Regional Hospital has four national rankings in adult specialties from the U.S. News & World Report and our county is among the top 5% of healthiest communities in the U.S. Already the fourth healthiest area in Indiana, hospital president Steven Long recently issued a challenge to Hancock County to become the healthiest place in the state.
Cultural and Historic Activities
Greenfield has a rich local history, plus a calendar full of community arts and cultural events and activities. The downtown James Whitcomb Riley Boyhood Home & Museum displays family heirlooms from the famous local poet. And you can learn all about Hancock County history with a stroll on the Pennsy Trail, an 11.4-mile asphalt rail-trail through Greenfield. If you’re interested in performing arts or classic movies, check out the H.J. Ricks Centre, a restored Art Deco theatre.
Ready to choose Greenfield, Indiana? We know you’ll find everything you’re looking for and MORE. Schedule a visit to dine, shop, play and explore. We’re sure you’ll find yourself feeling at home quicker than we can say “Won’t you be our neighbor?”