Not only do the people of Zionsville love our town, but we also love to share it with friends, family, and visitors. “Hoosier Hospitality” may not have been invented here, but I like to say that we have perfected it to the benefit of all who visit and all who wish to make the town their home.
That welcoming spirit is part of our long history. It lives on today in our iconic brick-lined Main Street district, our diverse shops and restaurants, and our friendly coffeehouses. While our town may be one the Indiana largest municipalities at 67 square miles, we remain committed to our small-town identity. Whether you settle in our charming Village, a newer subdivision, or a rural area, you’ll quickly discover that neighbors know each other by name. In Zionsville, “community” is not just a noun – it’s also a verb. We take great pride in living in community with one another.
Businesses thrive here, and we have big plans to make our town even more vibrant in the years ahead. At its core, Zionsville strives to be a place where people want to live, work, learn, play, and retire. That vision is our guiding principle for the 21st century. Zionsville has thrived on the northwest side of Indianapolis for 174 years and we want to ensure that the next 174 are just as meaningful.
From the beginning, our people focused on education. Today, our award-winning school system features six elementary schools, two middle schools, and Zionsville Community High School, home of the Eagles! We believe in the power of a well-rounded education and proudly support our students in their academic, athletic, vocational, and artistic endeavors. They are our future, and because of them, our future is bright!
If you love the outdoors, you’ll feel right at home in Zionsville. Our park system spans more than 800 acres, including the Big-4 Rail Trail, which connects our northern and southern borders while providing easy access to neighborhoods and parks along the way. A favorite among runners, bikers, and nature lovers, it’s the perfect place to take a stroll with friends, family, colleagues, or pets. The public will have access to the newly established Carpenter Nature Preserve this year, opening 215 pristine acres that are rich in biodiversity, home to rare and endangered species of birds, and helping to preserve a key part of the Eagle Creek watershed.
The eight generations of Hoosiers who have called Zionsville home have seen many changes, but we have always stayed close to our essential character. President-elect Abraham Lincoln felt it when he stopped here to address our citizens from the back of his train in 1861. Just four years later, his funeral train passed through, and our residents gathered once more to honor our fallen leader. We cherish our history, and it continues to shape our future.
On behalf of nearly 35,000 residents, it is my pleasure to welcome you, whether you are here for a visit or looking to plant family roots. The smiles you will see here are as real as the bricks that run through the heart of our town.
If there’s anything we can do to make your time in Zionsville more enjoyable, please reach out to me or our town staff. Our motto is “Zionsville. For all the right reasons.” I trust you’ll find plenty of reasons to love our town just as much as we do.
John Stehr
Mayor of Zionsville
