Serving as the county seat, Greenfield City offers a balanced community that harmonizes beautiful residential neighborhoods with the vitality created by thousands of manufacturing, service, and professional employment opportunities. The city also provides a wealth of cultural and recreational resources for residents of Hancock County, from excellent public schools and a library to lush parks and the historic downtown. Annual events like the Riley Festival or Entertainment on the Plaza draw together the city's residents and regional visitors for socialization and entertainment. Although the world-class amenities of Indianapolis are available just 15 minutes from a Greenfield address, the city has managed to preserve its unique identity. Area youth receive a quality education in Greenfield-Central Community Schools. With its ideal blend of cosmopolitan advantages and small-town appeal, Greenfield holds a picture-perfect attraction for newcomers. The famous poet and Greenfield native James Whitcomb Riley once described his birthplace as "the best home outside of heaven."