Why visit Greenwood
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 40 parks and trails, 151 places to eat, 16 places to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Cinemark Movies 8, Greenwood Cinema, Anderson-Thompson House and Greenwood Commercial Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 19°F.
Weather in Greenwood
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Greenwood
Greenwood is a city in Johnson County, Indiana, United States. The population was 63,830 at the 2020 Census. Greenwood is located southeast of central Indianapolis between Interstate 65 and Interstate 69. It is the most populous suburban municipality in the southern portion of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Area.
From the Wikipedia article Greenwood, Indiana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Greenwood Cinema
Cinema and theater · 1.9 mi
461 Greenwood Park Drive South, Greenwood
Museums and landmarks6
Anderson-Thompson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.2 mi
Historic house in Franklin Township, Marion County, Indiana
Greenwood Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic district in Indiana, United States
Homecroft Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi
Historic district in Indiana, United States
Old Southport High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.0 mi
School building in Indiana, United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds40
Freedom Springs Aquatic Center
Sports field and stadium · 1.3 mi
850 West Stop 18 Road, Greenwood
28 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes151
Carrabba's Italian Grill
Restaurant · Italian · 4.3 mi
4690 Southport Crossings Drive, Indianapolis
Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Edelweiss Restaurant
Restaurant · German · 3.9 mi
8602 South Meridian Street, Indianapolis
Tu-Sa 17:00-21:00
El Beso
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.4 mi
11 Declaration Drive
Su 11:00-21:30; Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30
El Toro Bravo South
Restaurant · Mexican · 4.2 mi
7040 McFarland Boulevard
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30; Su 11:00-21:00
Lincoln Square Pancake House Madison
Restaurant · Breakfast · 3.3 mi
8041 Madison Avenue, Indianapolis
Mo-Su 07:00-15:00
Skyline Chili
Restaurant · Chili · 3.2 mi
8345 US 31 South, Indianapolis
Su 11:00-21:00; Mo-Sa 08:30-21:00
139 more on the map.
History
The first inhabitants of the area currently known as Greenwood were the Delaware Indians (Lenape). In 1818, the Treaty of St. Mary's opened central Indiana to European American settlement, and by 1823 the first cabin in northern Johnson County was erected by settlers John B. and Isaac Smock on land now occupied by Greenwood Park Mall. Greenwood was first known as "Smocktown" or "Smock's Settlement" in honor of the Smock brothers, and became "Greenfield" in 1825. Since this clashed with another Greenfield located in Hancock County, the name of the settlement was changed to "Greenwood" in 1833.
Greenwood was incorporated as a town under Indiana law in 1864.
Greenwood was an early and key cog in the Electric Indianapolis Interurban Railway System. In 1895, Henry L. Smith proposed and organized the Indianapolis, Greenwood & Franklin Company and graded the line to Greenwood. The Indianapolis, Greenwood & Franklin Railway was opened between Indianapolis and Greenwood on January 1, 1900, and, according to Indianapolis historian Jacob Piatt Dunn, was the Hoosier capital's first real interurban electric railway. The railway followed what is now Madison Avenue.
From the History section of Greenwood, Indiana on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay16
Country Inn & Suites, Indianapolis South, IN
Motel and hotel · 4.1 mi
4325 Southport Crossings Way, Indianapolis
Fairfield Inn Indianapolis South
Motel and hotel · 4.3 mi
4504 Southport Crossings Drive, Indianapolis
Churches and places of worship45
Indianapolis Baptist Temple
Church · Independent Baptist · 4.4 mi
4002 East Southport Road, Indianapolis
Christ Our Shepherd Church of the Brethren
Church · Church Of The Brethren · 3.3 mi
857 N State Road 135, Greenwood
Bethel Chin Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 0.7 mi
99 Main Street West, Greenwood
First Baptist Church of Greenwood
Church · Baptist · 1.0 mi
1589 Averitt Road, Greenwood
Indiana Chin Pentecostal Church
Church · Protestant · 0.9 mi
102 East Broadway Street, Greenwood
Northern Park Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.7 mi
598 North Meridian Street, Greenwood
White River Baptist Church/Little Angels Preschool and Daycare
Church · Baptist · 2.3 mi
1222 Demaree Road, Greenwood
Shopping38
Gas and EV charging27
Schools, colleges and libraries52
Southport Branch - Indianapolis Public Library
Library · 3.3 mi
2630 East Stop 11 Road, Indianapolis
Center Grove Middle School Central
School · 5.1 mi
4900 Stones Crossing, Greenwood
Healthcare13
Franciscan Physician Network Indiana Heart Physicians Indianapolis
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.7 mi
Community Health Network Rehabilitation Hospital South
Hospital · 2.3 mi
607 South Greenwood Springs Drive, Greenwood
Adult & Child Health
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.0 mi
8320 Madison Avenue, Indianapolis
Map of Greenwood
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F | 19°F | 3.1 in |
| Feb | 39°F | 22°F | 2.3 in |
| Mar | 50°F | 30°F | 3.7 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 41°F | 4.5 in |
| May | 72°F | 52°F | 5.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 62°F | 5.4 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 64°F | 3.9 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 63°F | 3.6 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 55°F | 3.2 in |
| Oct | 65°F | 44°F | 3.2 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 33°F | 3.4 in |
| Dec | 39°F | 24°F | 3.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Indianapolis Se Side (8 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Johnson County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2023-04-15: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2014-04-22: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
- 2008-06-08: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Indianapolis International Airport (IND) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 13 miles away.
- New Whiteland 3 mi south, about 5 min by car
- Whiteland 4 mi southeast, about 6 min by car
- Southport 4 mi north, about 6 min by car
- Bargersville 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- Franklin 8 mi south, about 13 min by car
- Beech Grove 8 mi north, about 13 min by car
- Indianapolis city (balance) 12 mi north, about 20 min by car
- Warren Park 13 mi north, about 21 min by car
- Mooresville 14 mi west, about 23 min by car
- Plainfield 16 mi northwest, about 25 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Greenwood Commercial Historic District, Nyttend, Public domain
- Ray Skillman Performance Ford Greenwood, deathpallie325, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Indianapolis Baptist Temple, Jon.yb093, CC0
- Maynard Drive in Homecroft, Nyttend, Public domain
- Old Southport High School, Indianapolis, Nyttend, Public domain
- Anderson-Thompson House, Nyttend, Public domain
- 2023 Acura RDX interior, deathpallie325, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2023 Acura Integra interior, deathpallie325, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016 Chevrolet Colorado interior, deathpallie325, CC BY-SA 4.0
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- 2024 Cadillac XT4 interior, Deathpallie325, CC BY-SA 4.0
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- 2019 Ford F-250 Platinum interior, deathpallie325, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2007 Nissan Altima interior, deathpallie325, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2024 Ford F-150 XLT front view, Deathpallie325, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2024 Ford F-150 XLT rear view, Deathpallie325, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2024 Ford F-150 XLT front view (cropped), Deathpallie325, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2024 Cadillac XT4 rear view, Deathpallie325, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2024 Cadillac XT4 front view, Deathpallie325, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2024 Ford Ranger interior, Deathpallie325, CC BY 4.0
- 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning interior, Deathpallie325, CC BY 4.0
- 2024 Ford F-150 Lariat front view, Deathpallie325, CC BY 4.0
- 2023 Ford Escape rear view (cropped), deathpallie325, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2023 Ford Escape rear view, deathpallie325, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2023 Ford Escape front view (cropped), deathpallie325, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2023 Ford Escape front view, deathpallie325, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2024 Ford F-150 Lariat rear view, Deathpallie325, CC BY 4.0
- Ray Skillman Southside Hyundai, deathpallie325, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz interior, Deathpallie325, CC BY 4.0
- 2023 Hyundai Palisade interior, deathpallie325, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2023 Hyundai Venue interior, deathpallie325, CC BY-SA 4.0
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