Field Trip | Origin Park

If you're involved in community-driven projects—or want to see firsthand how philanthropy can transform landscapes and lives—this is a must-attend event.

IPA is traveling the state to uplift standout projects and programs led by our members. We’re kicking off with a unique field trip to Origin Park in Clarksville, Indiana—a groundbreaking urban riverfront park that is reshaping the region through visionary philanthropy and public-private collaboration.

Discover the Power of Philanthropy at Work

Origin Park is a 430-acre urban riverfront park that is transforming a historically industrialized area into a thriving natural and recreational space. This ambitious project, spearheaded by River Heritage Conservancy and backed by philanthropic leaders like the Paul Ogle Foundation, demonstrates how philanthropy plays a critical role in:

• Advocating for major community investments, influencing policymakers, and securing State budget funding to bring large-scale projects to life.
• Restoring and revitalizing urban landscapes, turning former industrial and flood-prone land into vibrant green spaces for recreation, conservation, and public use.
• Promoting economic development and quality of life, ensuring the park is accessible, inclusive, and engaging for all community members.

What to Expect

Attendees will enjoy an immersive learning experience, including:

• Exclusive behind-the-scenes tours showcasing Origin Park’s unique features and future development plans.
• Insights into how philanthropic investments drove advocacy efforts, engaged stakeholders, and secured state funding for this transformative project.
• A firsthand look at the park’s community-enhancing elements, such as:
  • Restored wetlands and woodlands that provide critical environmental benefits and flood mitigation.
  • Adventure and recreation spaces, including trails, river access points, and the planned Outdoor Adventure Center for whitewater rafting, ziplining, and more.
  • Cultural and educational programming, connecting people to the region’s history, ecology, and the power of collective giving.
• A memorable experience, featuring whiskey tastings, entertainment, and networking with fellow philanthropic and community leaders.