Pike Township

Pike Township is located in the northwest corner of Marion County in Indianapolis, Indiana. The township was organized in 1822 and named for General Zebulon Pike, a hero of the War of 1812. It is a township that has seen tremendous growth and change in its population during the last half of the 20th century. Between 1960 and 1970 population increased 125 percent to 15,000 residents. By 1990 hundreds of new homes and 46 apartment complexes boosted the number to about 45,000. As the fastest-growing township in the county, Pike grew in the 1980s at a rate of 7 to 8 percent per year, roughly twice the county's average.

In addition to residential development, several commercial complexes emerged along West 86th Street and Zionsville Road. The Park 100 commercial and industrial park begun in 1974, expanded to cover 1,800 acres by 1990. In the same area, two additional office parks were under construction in the early 1990s. During this decade, the township faced new challenges. Rapid growth strained fire protection, roads, and sewers not to mention the local schools. In all off this, Pike Township officials have maintained a firm resolve of providing outstanding services to all residents.

There are numerous parks, golf courses and swimming pools in Pike Township. In addition, Pike Township is the home of Eagle Creek Park, the nation's largest municipal park, which contains Eagle Creek Reservoir, a 1300 acre lake with facilities for swimming, boating and fishing. The park features nature trails, a golf course, an Indiana Museum and facilities for craft classes and picnics. Lafayette Square, which is located in Pike Township, is one of the largest malls in the state. It is anchored by several of Indianapolis' largest and most well-known retailers. There are many hotels/motels and restaurants located within the community.

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