Glendale Town Center - Indianapolis, Indiana - Offering Convenient Shopping for Five Decades

Glendale Town Center is located on the site of the former Glendale Mall, an open air retail complex built in 1958. Originally designed by Victor Gruen and Associates for upscale shopping, it counted William H. Block and L. S. Ayres as its initial anchor tenants. The latter was later replaced by a branch of Macy's department store.

After the property was acquired by Kite Realty in 1999, plans were set in place for substantial renovation, including 75,000 square feet of new construction. Today, Glendale Town Center covers 685,000 square feet anchored by Macy's on the north end and Lowe's on the south. Taking the middle position and opened in 2008, Target occupies the upper level, while a branch of Staples can be found below. Other shops and retail outlets include AT&T, Catherine's, Famous Footwear, Lenscrafters, Snapdragon Salon & Spa, and Walgreen's.

On October 23, 2000, the Glendale Branch Library opened its doors to the public here, making Glendale Town Center the country's first major shopping mall with a full-service library. As part of the Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library District, this branch is an essential community information service, providing materials and programs that support citizens' lifelong learning, recreational and economic interests. Patrons wishing to access the library may use either entrance on the lower level of the south end of the Mall facing North Keystone Avenue.

With the support of sponsors, a section of the lower level near the library entrance has been turned into an area called "Legends Live On.'' The exhibit features as its primary attraction three life-size penguin statues - Wynkin, Blynkin and Nod. The "adventurous trio'' was originally created as a gift for the first opening of Glendale Mall more than 50 years ago. They have since become a symbol of the local community.

For dining, visitors to Glendale Town Center have five choices: Monical's Pizza, Squeeze Fresh Smoothies, Panera Bread, O'Charley's and Taco Bell. And for entertainment, the Glendale Kerasotes ShowPlace 12 offers first-run Hollywood films on 12 large screens along with free refills on any size fountain drink or popcorn.

Sponsored locally by Clarian Health and Macy's, a national nonprofit educational organization for mature adults called OASIS has a branch at Glendale Town Center, too. It offers programs in the arts, humanities, wellness, technology and volunteer service, creating opportunities for older adults to continue their personal growth and provide meaningful service to the community. Membership is free and open to anyone 55 or older.

A few years ago, the Broad Ripple and Castleton locations of Indiana University Medical Group (IUMG) were merged and relocated to their new home the Glendale Town Center, in front of Macy's Department store. Also headquartered here is the Indianapolis Neighborhood Housing Partnership (INHP), a not-for-profit organization that offers services and programs - including financial coaching and classroom instruction - to help Indianapolis residents through the home-buying process.

The address of the Glendale Town Center, also known as Glendale Shopping Center or Glendale Center Mall, is 6101 N Keystone Ave, Indianapolis, Indiana 46220. Shoppers and visitors can easily access the retail outlets and spacious parking areas from Keystone Avenue, 62nd Street or Rural Street. Center hours vary by tenant.