Park renovation projects in Gary, Indiana

Spring Park, located at 3610 Chase Street in Gary, Indiana, is a hidden gem in the city. This park is home to an artesian well, a natural spring that has been a source of clean drinking water for Gary residents for decades. The well is now being transformed into a park-like area by the Little Calumet River Basin Development Commission, with plans for off-street parking, a shade structure, seating area, and a retaining wall for easy access to the water. The water from the artesian well is crystal clear, cold, and believed by some to have medicinal properties. Residents like Maya Etienne have been collecting water from the well for years, finding it refreshing and beneficial. The park project aims to make the site more accessible to the public and enhance its natural beauty.