The Vista at Origin Park Continues to Take Shape!

Exciting progress is underway at The Vista at Origin Park as our future event venue continues moving through its construction milestones. With each passing week, the vision of a nature-forward, community-centered gathering space becomes more tangible, and we’re thrilled to share the latest updates with you.

Structural framing is now well underway, giving the building its recognizable profile and allowing our team to refine interior layouts, circulation paths, and the panoramic viewpoints that will define The Vista experience. Large portions of the facility’s exterior are beginning to take shape, making it easier than ever to envision weddings, corporate retreats, concerts, and community celebrations overlooking the river and surrounding greenspace.

Inside the structure, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work has begun, laying the foundation for a high-functioning, flexible venue that can support everything from intimate gatherings to large-scale productions. Coordination with our partners at Starlight Designs is also in progress as we finalize interior finish selections that align with Origin Park’s natural aesthetic.

Meanwhile, site development continues around the building footprint. The outdoor event lawn, paths, and trail connections are being prepared to integrate seamlessly with Origin Park’s broader trail network, ensuring that The Vista isn’t just a venue, but an extension of the park’s mission to connect people with nature.

As construction continues into the coming months, we look forward to sharing more updates, milestones, and behind-the-scenes progress. The Vista remains on schedule for its May 2026 opening, and we cannot wait to welcome guests, partners, and the community into this transformative new space.

Stay tuned for more progress reports, photos, and announcements as we bring The Vista to life.

11/13/25

Event Center Groundbreaking - Construction Underway

On November 14th, 2024.we broke ground on the Event Center. The construction of the 14,000 square foot Event Center is now full-force. The Event Center construction costs are expected to range between $17 and $18 million, with a projected completion date in the first quarter of 2026.

This transformative project has been made possible through the generous support of donors such as The Ogle Foundation, Blue Sky Foundation, The Bales Foundation, First Harrison Bank, First Savings Bank, and over $3 million provided through a READI Grant, which helped kickstart the initiative, and other generous individuals.

As the construction progresses, we will share photos of the Event Center site to keep you updated on our progress in the park!

11/14/24

Gathering Spot for Park-Goers is Complete!

We’re excited to report that we’ve just finished installing a picnic area along Emery Crossing next to Buttonbush Woods. While major projects like the Event Center can take a couple of years or more to develop, people want to visit Origin Park now.

We’re responding to that need with simple improvements to serve everyday visitors, like this new set of amenities we’re calling the Buttonbush Woods Trailhead. This inviting location offers a perfect spot to park, picnic, and play, with easy access to Mill Creek Trail. In keeping with Origin Park’s creed of sustainability, Kristin Booker of Booker Design Collaborative laid out the site to take advantage of existing concrete pads and compacted areas left behind by the previous owner. To add splashes of color and fun, muralist Riley Gregor of StraightEdge Creative painted two concrete pads for bike racks and accessible picnic tables, funded by CenterPoint Energy Foundation. Gregor painted a third mural pad with game graphics to prompt child’s play.

Nearby, our new “Friendship Circle” of log seats makes a great space for small group conversations and programs, thanks to the Duke Energy Foundation. This project was built by EZ Construction, with furnishings installed by Holderfield Construction.

9/30/24