Conveniently located in the southeastern metropolitan area of Marion County just one mile from Interstate 65 on Interstate 465, Beech Grove City is minutes from downtown Indianapolis.  This small, pleasant city with its relaxed pace offers all the advantages of living in a cosmopolitan environment.  In fact, residents are eligible to vote in the mayoral election for Indianapolis under the UNIGOV system; yet the city maintains its independent government and local services.  St. Francis Hospital not only provides advanced healthcare close to home but serves as the largest employer in Beech Grove.  Other leading businesses include an Amtrak rail passenger service and maintenance facility. Newcomers to Beech Grove discover a family oriented atmosphere enhanced by three parks with picnic areas and sport facilities for tennis, baseball, basketball, and league play.  Area youth receive a quality education in Beech Grove Community Schools.