Community Information Links
Here are some links to points of interest in our community:
Get the inside scoop!
A partnership between the Marion Chamber of Commerce and the Grant County Economic Growth Council connects prospective residents with a current Grant County resident for the purpose of providing a local connection who can answer questions and provide information on Grant County culture, amenities, etc.
Government
Arts/Culture
Marion has a thriving arts culture, including groups and organizations below and many others!
- Community School of the Arts
- CSA's Civic Theatre
- Fusion Arts Alliance
- Grant County Art Association
- James Dean Birthsite Memorial
- More James Dean attractions in Grant County
- Kennedy Art Center
- Marion Arts Commission
- Marion Public Library
- Mississinewa 1812 living history event
- Mississinewa Valley Band
- On Stage @ IWU
- Orchestra Indiana
- Quilters Hall of Fame
- Walkway of Lights
- Walton Performing Arts Center (right here at Marion High School!)
Sports/Recreation
Marion has great athletic opportunities for children and adults alike, with club sports leagues, annual International Children's Games teams, a modern YMCA (which in addition to its fitness facilities and programs also offers many recreational sports leagues), and more!
- MarionGiantsSports.com: the official home of Marion Community Schools athletics
- Learn about some of the most famous Marion Giants from the past!
- Grant County Family YMCA
- Boys and Girls Club of Grant County
- Central Indiana Fútbol Club
- Marion Babe Ruth Baseball Association
- Arbor Trace Golf Club
- Elks Country Club
- Shady Hills Golf Club
- Walnut Creek / Club Run Golf Courses
- Matter Park
- Splash House
- Other city parks
- Mississinewa Riverwalk
- Cardinal Greenway
- Mississinewa River canoe launch
- Grant County Garfield Trail
Education
- Indiana Wesleyan University
- Ivy Tech Community College
- Taylor University
- Marion Public Library
- Purdue Cooperative Extension - Grant County
- Grant Regional Adult Education (high school equivalency, resume and workplace prep help, English language learning, and more)
- English Connection (tutoring in English as a second language)
Realtors
Thinking about moving to Grant County, Indiana, and specifically to Marion? Here's a list of great places to start at when looking for housing:
Other resources