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THE VISTA CONSTRUCTION IS UNDERWAY!

Formerly known as the  Event Center, The Vista is soon to be an amazing addition to Origin Park. The 14,000 square foot building is designed to bring the community together.  The surrounding garden spaces will become an “in-demand” venue for our community, allowing us to gather and celebrate on the Ohio River like never before.

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Black twig with leaves on a white background.

THE VISTA CONSTRUCTION IS UNDERWAY!

Formerly known as the  Event Center, The Vista is soon to be an amazing addition to Origin Park. The 14,000 square foot building is designed to bring the community together.  The surrounding garden spaces will become an “in-demand” venue for our community, allowing us to gather and celebrate on the Ohio River like never before.

Black sprig with leaves on a white background.
People walk on a path towards The Vista Event Center, a building with a brick facade, surrounded by colorful wildflowers and flowering trees.

The Vista will open in 2026 as the hub of Origin Park.



As the design process commenced, we were struck by the view of the Ohio River from this vantage point.
We selected the top of the bluff, looking downstream, to be the location for weddings, corporate events, and even intimate concerts.

The Vista Interior Renderings:

Wedding reception in a large room with round tables, white chairs, and many guests.
Conference room with people seated at a long table. One person stands, facing a screen. Windows and wood ceiling.
Public restroom with beige walls, brown stalls, white sinks, and gold accents.
Spacious interior with textured walls, wood ceiling, and two people near blue chairs.
Cozy waiting area: people relaxing on chairs, wooden storage, windows to outdoors, beige walls, and wood ceiling.
Interior hallway with people, stone walls, and elevators.

The Vista

Groundbreaking Event

On November 14th, 2024, stakeholders from both local and state levels joined the River Heritage Conservancy board and staff to celebrate a historic event for Origin Park; the groundbreaking of the 14,000 square-foot event center.


The Vista will reflect the splendor of its natural surroundings and will feature gardens that will highlight the Ohio River's beauty. "It will be a gathering site for the community, a space for events and gatherings," said Dennis Schnurbusch II, CEO of River Heritage Conservancy.


The Vista 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 by the State of Indiana through a READI Grant, which helped kickstart the initiative, along with other generous individuals.

Groundbreaking of The Vista at Origin Park. River Heritage Conservancy staff members in hard hats and formal wear break ground with shovels on a grassy field under an overcast sky.
River Heritage Conservancy staff members in hard hats and formal wear break ground with shovels on a grassy field under an overcast sky.

The Vista

Groundbreaking Event

On November 14th, 2024, stakeholders from both local and state levels joined the River Heritage Conservancy board and staff to celebrate a historic event for Origin Park; the groundbreaking of the 14,000 square-foot event center.


The Vista will reflect the splendor of its natural surroundings and will feature gardens that will highlight the Ohio River's beauty. "It will be a gathering site for the community, a space for events and gatherings," said Dennis Schnurbusch II, CEO of River Heritage Conservancy.


The Vista 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 by the State of Indiana through a READI Grant, which helped kickstart the initiative, along with other generous individuals.

Stay Tuned for more important updates as The Vista is brought to life!