The B&O Trail is about to get brighter! On Wednesday, September 18, volunteers from IU Health West Hospital will help paint a new 100-foot mural on the trail near Virgil Park as part of their annual Day of Service project.
Chalk mural on the B&O Trail at Ronald Reagan Parkway in 2024. The new mural will look similar, but painted with permanent materials.
The design, created by Brownsburg Parks Community Recreation Senior Manager Megan Attwood, was inspired by Canadian street artist Peter Gibson’s geometric style and reimagined to reflect Brownsburg’s trail users. The mural features vibrant silhouettes of people walking dogs, running, pushing strollers, and listening to music, capturing everyday movements along the B&O Trail.
Community Recreation Senior Manager Megan Attwood
“This mural celebrates the energy of the trail and the role it plays in wellness and community life,” said Attwood. “Hundreds of people use this trail daily for exercise, relaxation, and connection, and this artwork is a colorful reflection of that.”
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Painting will take place between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on September 18. Trail users are encouraged to travel slowly near Virgil Park during this time for everyone’s safety.
This project continues a long tradition of partnership with IU Health West Hospital, which has supported Brownsburg Parks through its Day of Service for 17 years. Previous projects include planting trees at Arbuckle Acres Park, installing rain gardens at Williams Park and along the White Lick Creek Greenway, removing invasive plants from Williams Park, and helping maintain and paint Blast Off Playground.
“We are grateful for IU Health West Hospital’s ongoing partnership,” said Amber Lane, Town of Brownsburg Parks Director. “Their volunteers have left a lasting impact on our parks, and this year’s mural will continue that legacy in a way that combines health, art, and community.”
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Visitors are encouraged to snap photos and share on social media using #brownsburgparks.