A federal grant will help Indianapolis remove the Emrichsville Dam to improve safety and fish passage, while plans call for preserving the stone "beer castle" tower near 16th Street.

Councilors and residents say a state-backed water program tied to the LEAP district could put Eagle Creek Park at risk, citing treated wastewater plans and transparency gaps. They want stronger guarantees before Indianapolis stays involved.

A $6.8 million renovation at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park is nearly finished; city officials will hold a rededication on April 4 with a new plaza, lighting and expanded memorial.