Outdoor Activities

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Bristol City Parks
574-848-4853

Congdon Park
200 N. Division Street.
Fishing pier, playground, paved walking path, restrooms, picnic tables, grill, gazebo.

Cummins Park
200 W. Vistula St.
Basketball, fishing, playground, tennis, volleyball, walking trail, restrooms, grill, shelter.

Hermance Park
300 E. Vistula St.
Fishing pier, playground, boat ramps, restrooms, picnic tables, grill, pavilion with kitchen.


Elkhart City Parks
574-294-5471

American Park
Goshen Ave. & E. Jackson Blvd.
Fishing, walking trails, horse-drawn carriage (winter holidays), picnic tables, grill, open-air pavilion.

Gans Park
Corner of Folsom St. & Arch St..
Basketball, picnic table, playground

High Dive Park
500 E. Beardsley Ave.
Fishing, platform tennis, playground, tennis, walking trails, Arts League Building, picnic tables, restrooms, indoor pavilion.

Ideal Beach
22256 Ideal Beach Rd. at Heaton Lake
574.295.7275
Canoeing, horseshoes, kayaking, miniature golf, playground, volleyball, water slides, beach, kiddie pool, bike/paddle boats, restrooms, picnic tables, grills, pavilion.

Island Park
N. Main St. and Sycamore St

Langle Park
Corner of 3rd St. & Sycamore ST.
Basketball, fishing, playground, tennis, trails, restrooms, picnic tables, grill, outdoor pavilion.

Lundquist-Bicentennial Park
Elkhart Ave. north of E. Jackson Blvd. Fishing, walking trails, restrooms, picnic tables

Martin’s Landing
E. Jackson Blvd. near Crescent St.
Fishing, picnic tables

McNaughton Park
701 Arcade Avenue
Baseball, basketball, cross-country skiing, fishing, horse-shoes, playground, sledding, tennis, band s hell, boat launch, restrooms, picnic tables, grill, indoor pavilion

Nadel Avenue Park
Corner of Nadel Ave. and Hudson St.
Basketball, playground

Pierre Moran Park
210 Wolf Avenue
Baseball, basketball, playground, racquetball, swimming pool, tennis, volleyball, wading pool, water slides, restrooms, concession stand, picnic tables, grills, pavilion

Pinewood Park
E. Bristol St. near Jeanwood Dr.
Tennis, walking trail, picnic tables

Pulaski Park
E. Beardsley Ave. near Quincy St.
Fishing, walking trail

Riverview Park & Softball Complex
400 Riverview Avenue
574.293.1128
Softball, basketball, tennis, restrooms, picnic tables

Studebaker Park
1020 McDonald Street
Baseball, basketball, fishing, playground, soccer, tennis, walking trails, boat launch, restrooms, grills, picnic tables, indoor pavilion

Tolson Park
1330 Benham Avenue
574.295.6456
Baseball, basketball, playground, soccer, softball, volleyball, community center, restrooms, picnic tables

Ullery Park
Corner of Cleveland Ave. & 6th Street
Playground

Walker Park
Corner of Cleveland Ave. and 6th Street
Trails, picnic tables

Washington Gardens Park
Grills, picnic tables

Wellfield Trails Park
N. Main Street
Wildflowers, walking trails

Weston Park
Corner of Michigan St. and Cedar Street
Basketball, playground, grills, picnic tables

Willowdale Park
1320 Olive Street
Baseball, basketball, fishing, playground, restrooms, grills, picnic tables, indoor pavilion

Woodlawn Park
Johnson St. and Woodlawn Ave
Walking trails, nature center, restrooms, picnic tables


Goshen City Parks
574.534.2901

Abshire Park
1302 E. Lincoln Avenue
Sixty acres. Cross-country skiing, outdoor ice rink, sledding/tubing, Pumpkinvine Trail, wetlands, restrooms, warming house cabin.

Baker Park
Corner of Baker St. and Winter Ave.
Open play area, play structure, picnic area.

Burdick Street Park
Corner of W. Burdick St. & Wilson St.
Basketball, open p lay area, playground

Church Park
Corner of N. Eighth St. & Summit St.
Basketball, play structure, swings

Dykstra Park
E. Lincoln Ave.
Basketball, open play area, playground, shuffleboard court

McFarland Park
Vinson Court
Playground, gazebo, benches, picnic table

Millrace Park
410 W. Plymouth Ave.
Millrace Trail, Classified Forest, Rieth Interpretive Center (nature center), dam, bird watching, restrooms, picnic areas.

Model School Park
Green Road, next to Model School.
Softball, open play area, playground, tennis

Mullet Park
Between Elkhart R. and Indiana Ave.
Open space, walking trail

Oakridge Park
Corner of N. 1st St. and Oakridge Ave.
Basketball, playground, softball, picnic shelter.

Pringle Park
1912 W. Lincoln Ave.
Junior football, horseshoes, playground, soccer, volleyball, walking trail, restrooms, band shell, Fiddler Pavilion.

Rieth Park
Corner of S. 13th. St. & Illinois St.
Basketball, open play area, playground, picnic shelter

Rogers Park
Corner of Chicago Ave. & Lincoln Ave.
Baseball, basketball, playground, canoe launch, sand volleyball, skate pa rk, tennis, restrooms, pavilion

Shanklin Park
411 W. Plymouth Ave
574.533.7616
Baseball, basketball, boat/canoe launch, anoe rental, Millrace Trail, Tommy’s Kids Castle, skating pond, swimming pool, waterslides, wetland, restrooms, indoor pavilion, picnic areas grills.

Shoup-Parsons Woods
Between Elkhart R. and Millrace Canal.
Fishing, Millrace Trail, boardwalk, wetland

Walnut Park
N. 5th St.
Basketball, playground, sledding, softball, picnic shelter

Watertower Park
Corner of Jackson & 9th Streets
Open play area


Middlebury City Parks
Email address: info@middleburyin.org
574.825.1499
The Town of Middlebury enjoys a diverse park system with many opportunities for relaxation and recreation both for our residents and visitors. The Parks and our recreational programs offer opportunities and activities for people of all ages, abilities and interest.

Krider “World’s Fair “Garden
300 W. Bristol St.
Located on Bristol Street just west of the fire station and across the street from the Middlebury Historical Society

Krider Garden is the crown jewel in the Middlebury Park system. It blends a wide variety of plants, shrubs, trees and waterfalls with area history. The gardens were originally designed by Krider Nurseries for display at the 1933/34 Chicago

World’s Fair. Closely resembling the original design, these gardens have been restored for future generations to enjoy.
Featured in the park are:

Walking paths through the garden
Mill House
Fountains and lily pond
Reflecting pool
Giant toadstools
Dutch Windmill
Double waterfalls and pools
Picnic tables and benches
Historical and informational signs

Middlebury Greenway Park
Located just west of downtown and extending from Wayne Street to York Drive beside Krider Garden.

This Pedestrian / Bicycle trail is our newest park. It connects to the existing pedestrian / bicycle path that goes along Wayne Street out to the Middlebury Schools campus. The Greenway Park is built on the former Pumpkinvine Railroad rail bed. The park has been made possible through a grant from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources and donations from the Friends of the Pumpkinvine Trail. The park will be under construction during 2005.

Featured in the park will be:

Historic trestle bridge across the Little Elkhart river
Landscaped , asphalt trail
Connected to Krider Garden and Historical Society
Informational signs
Bicycle racks
Picnic tables and benches

East Park
Located on the east side of State Road 13 within the block north of downtown.

This small park has been a popular fixture in Middlebury for almost 100 years. It is located next to our new town library and only a block from downtown. East Park activities include a summer playground program called Summer Fun. This popular program attracts dozens of grade school aged children annually.

East Park is undergoing major renovation in 2005 and when completed will feature:

Large playground for children
Basketball court
Open pavilion
Picnic tables
Additional parking

Memorial Park
Located on the west side of State Road 13 in the downtown area directly across the road from East Park. Memorial park began with a tree planting in 1921 to honor World War I veterans from Middlebury. In late 1940’s, a World War II plaque and cannons were added In 1986 , a gazebo was built by Jayco Corporation as a memorial to Lloyd Bontrager , the President of Jayco killed in a plane crash. A bandstand was built on an existing platform in 1995.  Memorial Park is the main location of our Summer Festival , Red Hat Society Days , and our Fall Festival.

Featured in the park are:

Town Christmas tree
Bandstand
Gazabo
Time capsule for Middlebury
Picnic areas
Town festivals
Troyer Park
Antler Drive in Deer Run Subdivision

Troyer Park
A neighborhood park on land donated by the developer Kerm Troyer
Basketball / play court
Parking
Playground equipment

Riverbend Park
511 East Warren Street on the east edge of Middlebury along the Little Elkhart River

Riverbend Park is one of the most used parks in the Middlebury Park system, it appeals to young and old alike .It includes a nice balance of active playground for the youth and serene river views for adults. The park expanded in 2003 by a donation of 16.4 acres of adjoining land by Spring Valley Corporation to it’s current 24.4 acres. It is also used for an outdoor volleyball league as well as the Boys and Girls Club basketball league in the summer.

The park features:

Open pavilion with electric and water service
Lighted basketball courts
Sand volleyball courts
Parking lot with hitching posts
Playground equipment
Horseshoe pits
Spring fed fishing pond with a lighted fountain
Hiking trails wind from the park along the river and through the woods
Access to the Little Elkhart River
Checkpoint for annual Pumpkinvine Trail bike ride

Recreational and Educational Activities

The Middlebury Park and Recreation Department conducts many recreational and educational activities throughout the year.

Summer Fun Program – children’s playground program
Hunter safety program
Boater safety program
Snowmobile safety program
Punt pass and Kick program
Summer volley ball league
Summer basketball league
Summer tennis league
Music in the park series
 

Nappanee City Parks
574.773.2112
The City of Nappanee has over 252 acres of parkland Recreational activities include baseball, softball, basketball, volleyball, swimming, golf and bocce ball.

South Park
100 W. Reed Street
Nappanee, IN
South Park is a three-acre park located in the southwest area of the city and features playground equipment, an open-air shelter and a large area of green space.

Stauffer Park
800 N. Summitt Street
Nappanee, IN
574.773.3602
Features playground equipment for all ages, lighted basketball and tennis courts, two lighted youth baseball/softball diamonds, public restrooms, a municipal swimming pool and open-air pavilions.

Westside Park
700 N. Nappanee St.
Nappanee, IN
574.773.3412
Covers seven acres and includes playground equipment, a permanent pavilion which is on the National Historic Register and is available for rentals, an area for youth baseball, massive beech trees, as well as a green space area.

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