Warsaw Parks & Recreation Guide

WARSAW

PARKS & RECREATION GUIDE

2009

The Warsaw Parks & Recreation Depar tment established its current foundation of operation December 1959. The Warsaw Parks & Recreation Depar tment shall provide oppor tunities for wholesome leisure experiences through acquisition and development of park lands; to provide recreation that corresponds to the continuous growth in population and public demands; recreation based on need rather than population density; to develop and maintain facilities at various park proper ties, and to plan, develop and operate programs which provide for all the people a varied program of activities that will contribute to the growth of mankind.

Contents

3 Family Activities 7 Registration Form 8 Free Concerts 10 Children’s Programs 11 Community Partnerships 12 Additional Facilities

Mantis Skate Park Center & Pike Lake Beaches Central Park Gardens Biblical Gardens

13 Skate Park Waiver 14 City Parks & Map Back Cover

Rental Information

Activities Office:

Park Office: Address: 117 E. Canal Street Phone: 574-372-9554 Fax: 574-372-9555 Web: www.warsaw.in.gov

Office Hours:

Monday - Friday, 7 am - 4 pm

Address: 420 Little League Drive,

Boggs Recreation Building Phone: 574-372-9558 Activities Hotline (after 4PM):

574-372-9554, ext. 300 Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 7 am - 4 pm closed 12 - 1 PM

Meet The Staff:

Jon Garber, Superintendent: jgarber@warsaw.in.gov Larry Plummer, Jr., Parks Director: lplummer@warsaw.in.gov Janelle Wilson, Activities Director: jwilson@warsaw.in.gov Gail Bryan, Office Manager: gbryan@warsaw.in.gov

Maintenance Staff

Becky Bailey Doug Bayne Dave Eppenbaugh Shaun Gardner Bart Hanft

Chris Holsclaw Mark Johnson John Oliver Kaleb Pratt Bret Shepler

Park Board Members: Bill Baldwin, President John Sadler, Vice-President Tammy Dalton, School Board Rep. Dan Hampton, City Council Steve Haines, Member Toby Sumpter, Member

Marie Tutorow Joe Vetor Kevin Walker Dusty Wiggs

Mayor

of Warsaw: Ernie Wiggins

On the Cover: Alison Sutter (left) & Jamison Wyatt (right) participated in the 2008 Bubble Bonanza at the East Picnic Shelter in Central Park. This year’s event takes place on Wednesday, July 8, 2009!

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FAMILY ACTIVITIES KIDS ALL-AMERICAN FISHING DERBY

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Saturday, June 6 7:30 am Center Lake at Municipal Park To celebrate National Fishing Week, a fishing derby will be held at Center Lake for kids!

Prizes awarded for the biggest fish and more. First 100 kids will receive a FREE fishing kit (does NOT include a fishing pole)! Register in advance at the Boggs Recreation Building or additional registration will be taken at the event. DON’T FORGET to bring your fishing pole, bait and a container to keep your fish! Silver level sponsorship from Penguin Point. Youth will be granted prizes according to the following age groups:

4 years & younger

5 to 8 years old

9 to 12 years old

13 to 16 years old

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FAMILY MOVIE NIGHTS

Starting Saturday, June 6 9:00 PM Central Park at The Glover Pavilion Back by popular demand outdoors! Bring your lawn chairs and blankets for a wholesome evening in Central Park! Bronze level sponsorship from Pizza Hut. June 6 Journey to the Center of the Earth 3-D, Rated PG July 18 Kung Fu Panda, Rated PG Aug 15 High School Musical 3, Rated G

TERRA COTTA TAKE-OUT

Wednesday, June 10 3:00 - 6:00 pm Central Park East Picnic Shelter Families join together to decorate clay pots and plant flowers as a gift to area senior citizens. One clay pot will be decorated as a souvenir for the participant and the other will be given to an area senior citizen to enjoy! Rain location is the Boggs Recreation Building at the same date & time.

GARDEN TEA PARTY

Wednesday, June 24 3:00 - 6:00 pm Center Lake Pavilion Moms, Aunts, and Grandmas bring your special little ones for petite snacks, desserts, lemonade, and tea at the Center Lake Pavilion. Dress for pictures taken in Central Park Gardens, weather permitting. Pictures will be taken and mailed to your home.

Fee: $5 per person Fee: $7 per person

$5 children 2 & younger Advanced registration required by 4:00 pm Monday, June 8 at the Boggs Recreation Building!

(if participating)

Advanced registration required by 4:00 pm Monday, June 22 at the Boggs Recreation Building!

Watch for this logo in the activities guide for your chance to earn a patch by participating in designated events!

Contact Aleah for more information: aleah.coleman@gsnim.org or 1-866-223-7740

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FAMILY ACTIVITIES BUBBLE BONANZA

Wednesday, July 8 3:00 - 6:00 pm Central Park East Picnic Shelter Big bubbles, little bubbles, bubble races, bubble wrap, bubble blowing, bubble MANIA! All activities and games have a bubble theme. Children will love to play with all types of these bubbles. Dress to get messy and quite possibly wet. Rain location is the Center Lake Pavilion at the same date & time with modified activities. Advanced registration required by 4:00 pm Monday, July 6 at the Boggs Recreation Building! See page 7 for registration form.

Fee:

$5 per person $2 children 2 & younger (if participating)

TEDDY BEAR PICNIC

Wednesday, July 22 11:00 AM - 1:00 pm Central Park East Picnic Shelter Do you have a special teddy bear?

Bring that special stuffed friend to the Teddy Bear Picnic at Warsaw’s Central Park for a boxed lunch, drinks, games and activities. This program is designed for toddlers, but all are encouraged to join in the fun. Rain location is the Boggs Recreation Building at the same date & time.

Fee: $5 per person Advanced registration required by 4:00 pm Monday, July 20 at the Boggs Recreation Building! See page 7 for registration form.

FAMILY CARNIVAL

Friday, August 7 6:00 - 9:00 PM Central Park The entire family will enjoy festive carnival games, the inflatable giant slide, moonwalks, a magician, roving entertainers, a clown, face painting from Possum Ranch, a caricature artist and stage performances!

Game tickets are $0.25 each, but entertainment is free. Punch cards sold in $5 increments in advance at the Boggs Recreation Building beginning August 3rd -- sorry, no refunds. Gold level sponsorship from Wildman’s plus Silver level sponsorship from Kohl’s. Bronze level sponsorship from Warsaw Breakfast Optimists & Bethany Christian Fellowship.

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¡CELEBRACIÓN LATINA!

Saturday, September 12 1:00 - 5:00 pm Central Park and Central Park Plaza

Celebrate Hispanic Culture, a day for the family, with ethnic food, music, dance and entertainment. Children’s activities and crafters will complete the event. Vendors may participate in this event by setting up an information booth, food/craft booth or by hosting an activity for the community. If you would like to promote your agency at the event, please request a Space Reservation Form for further details. Gold level sponsorship from Maple Leaf Farms, National City Bank & DePuy. Bronze level sponsorship from Tower Bank, Grace College, Lake City Bank, Sus Amigos & The Committee to Commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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FAMILY ACTIVITIES FURRY FRIENDS BIRTHDAY PARTY Saturday, September 26 1:00 - 3:00 pm Boggs Recreation Building

Enjoy the experience of making a puppy or a bear for a friend, for family or for yourself! We will then have a birthday party celebrating the creation of your new friend! Fee includes a piece of birthday cake, birthday party games and one furry friend! Advanced registration required by 4:00 pm Friday, September 25 at the Boggs Recreation Building! See page 7 for registration form.

Fee:

$12 per person (includes one furry friend) $10 for each additional furry friend purchased on site

FALL FAMILY FUN

PUMPKIN PAINTING PARTY Saturday, October 17 10:00 AM Boggs Recreation Building

Friday, October 2 6:00 - 8:00 pm Lucerne Park Shelters & Amphitheatre

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Families will enjoy an evening of FREE Fall Fun at Lucerne Park. The event will include children’s activities, food, storytellers, a hayride, a petting farm and craft activities. Break the chill of a beautiful fall day by participating in Fall Family Fun at Lucerne Park! Silver level sponsorship by Medtronic.

Get ready for fall with a morning of pumpkin fun! We’ll craft creative pumpkins together to celebrate the season. No experience necessary -- we’ll have stencils & pictures for inspiration!

Fee: $5 per pumpkin Advanced registration required by 4:00 pm Friday, October 16 at the Boggs Recreation Building!

See page 7 for registration form.

Sponsor: TURKEY SHOOT FREE-THROW CONTEST

Saturday, November 14 10:00 AM Baker Youth Club Gymnasium 765 W Market Street, Warsaw

10:00 am on-site registration begins OR pre-register at the Boggs Recreation office $3 per person. “Fowl” shots will begin at 10:30 AM for Boys’ & Girls’ age divisions:

3rd & 4th Grade

5th & 6th Grade

7th & 8th Grade Shoot for your chance to win a Thanksgiving Turkey in your age group - medals for 1st & 2nd place for each age division! Pre-register by mailing in or stopping in at the Boggs Recreation Building:

420 Little League Drive, Warsaw; sorry no telephone registrations.

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SUMMER YOUTH ACTIVITIES Watch for these summer activities:

2nd ANNUAL JUNIOR GOLF TOUR HOOPSFEST BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT FATHER & SON GOLF OUTING BASEBALL SKILLS MINI-CAMP Contact Casey Larson at 574-372-9558 for more information.

HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS CHRISTMAS CARRIAGE RIDES

LETTERS FROM SANTA

Enjoy the Christmas Light Display in Central Park by horse and carriage every Friday night up until Christmas!

Share in the excitement of opening a personalized letter from Santa at the North Pole! Let Santa tell your children they’ve been good, but need to clean their room more often. Or have Santa compliment a behavior change, good grades or super activity in sports. It will be a lasting holiday memory and the talk around the holiday table!

There is a $2 fee per child for this program. Forms are available at the Boggs Recreation Building after Thanksgiving weekend, but the deadline is December 18th!

Fridays, December 4, 11 & 18 Central Park

Fee:

6:00 - 8:00 PM

$5 per person Children age 2 & younger FREE

Purchase tickets at the concession stand in the Indiana Street Parking Lot, except on Friday, December 11 tickets sold at the Center Lake Pavilion at the Christmas Countdown. First-come, first-served. No advance ticket sales.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

Saturday, December 5 9:00 - 10:30 AM Center Lake Pavilion

Fee:

$7 per person thru December 2nd $9 per person after December 2nd Children age 2 & younger eat free

Buffet menu of Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Potatoes O’Brien, Fruit, Biscuits & Gravy, Mini Danishes, Mini Croissants, Omelet Station, Coffee & Orange Juice! A goody bag & stuffed animal will be given to children ages 3-12 years old who attend the breakfast! If children 2 & younger would like a goody bag, there is a $5 fee. Tickets sold at the Boggs Recreation Building from 7a.m. to 4 p.m., Mon - Fri. Be sure to bring your camera for pictures with Santa! Program offered in partnership with the WCDC.

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Begins Monday, November 30 Friday, December 18

CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN

Friday, December 11 6:00 - 8:00 PM Center Lake Pavilion Families are invited to this community celebration of the holidays at Center Lake Pavilion in December.

This free event gives children an opportunity to have their picture taken with Santa, make holiday crafts, listen to holiday music and eat snacks. Come inside and warm up with a cup of hot cocoa. Silver level sponsorship from Kohl’s and Bronze level sponsorship from Beacon Credit Union.

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Warsaw Parks & Recreation Department Registration Form

For Sports Program Registration: Team Name :

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Registrant’s First & Last Name

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Activity Fee

RETURN with payment in either CASH or CHECK to reserve your space to:

Date City of Warsaw Parks & Recreation Department Participant Signature (if over 18 years of age) 420 Little League Drive or Parent/Guardian Warsaw, IN 46580

Please read this form carefully and be aware in registering yourself, your child or ward for participation in this program, you will be waiving and releasing all claims for injuries you or your minor child/ward might sustain arising out of this program. As a participant, in the program or the parent/guardian of a participant in the program, I recognize and acknowledge that there are certain risks of physical injury and I agree to assume the full risk of any injuries, including death, damages or loss which I or my minor child/ward may sustain as a result of participating in any and all activities connected with or associated with such program. I agree to waive and relinquish all claims I or my minor child/ward may have as a result of participating in the program against the Parks Department and its officers, agents, servants and employees. I do hereby fully release and discharge the Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department and its officers, agents, servants and employees from any and all claims from injuries, including death, damage or loss which I or my minor child/ward may have or which may accrue to me or my minor child/ward on account of my participation in the program. I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless and defend the Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department and its officers, agents, servants and employees from any and all claims resulting in injuries, including death, damages and losses sustained by me or my minor child/ward and arising out of, connected with, or in any way associated with the activities of the program. In case of accident or sickness, I consent to emergency medical care provided by ambulance or hospital personnel. I hereby consent to the use of my photograph in Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department brochures, publications, slide presentations, etc. I have read and fully understand the above Program Details and Waiver and Release of All Claims.

Total:

Age Sex Birthdate month/day/year

Team Contact & Phone Number:

Mother’s work number: Father’s work number:

WAIVER (MUST be signed for participation)

Activity Name

ACTIVITY INFORMATION (Please fill out completely, thank you)

Mother’s full name: Father’s full name:

NOTE: If you are registering children, please tell us:

First & Last Name of Adult Contact:

Male/Female (Circle) Email: Address:

Phone: City:

State:

Zip:

HOUSEHOLD INFORMATION

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FREE CONCERTS I FRIDAY EVENING PERFORMING ART SERIES Every Friday May 29 - August 28 7:00 - 8:30 PM Central Park Plaza

Start your weekend off right by relaxing to the sounds of Central Park. Each week a different band will perform. In the event of rain, we will have the concerts the same evening at Lakeview Middle School Auditorium. These concerts are provided with support through the Community Foundation of St. Joseph County, by the Indiana Arts Commission, a state agency, and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. Silver level sponsorship from Tower Bank with additional support from Lake City Rock 107.3 and the Kosciusko County Community Foundation.

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Tim Grimm

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May 29

The Music Express

June 5

Flintlock

June 12

Kennedy’s Kitchen

June 26

Cheyenne

Country

July 3

Purdue Jazz Band

Patriotic

July 17

Junk Yard Band

July 31

Tim Grimm

Aug 14

The Tedd Waggoner Band

Aug 21

Northeast Indiana Banjo Society

Aug 28

Bel Airs

Flintlock

Oldies Bluegrass Irish

Oldies Folk Americana Dance Band Dixieland: 1930’s Celebrating 20 years as a band!

Rock-a-billie

Northeast Ind ia Banjo Societyna

Sponsors:

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IN CENTRAL PARK 15th ANNUAL CLASSIC ROCK CONCERT Friday, June 19 Show begins at 5:30 PM Central Park at The Glover Pavilion 5:30 PM 6:40 PM 8:00 PM

Moxie

Little River Band

Moxie The Whistle Pigs The Little River Band

Enjoy top hits such as Reminiscing, Lonesome Loser, Cool Change, Take It Easy On Me, Happy Anniversary, Help Is On Its Way & more! Gold level sponsorship from Zimmer, Silver level sponsorship from the Kosciusko County Convention & Visitor’s Commission with additional support from Lake City Rock 107.3.

The Whistle Pigs

Sponsors: BLUES & BBQs

Friday, July 10 Show begins at 5:00 PM Central Park at The Glover Pavilion 5 PM Ty Causey 7 PM Chicago Rhythm & Blues Kings 9 PM Roomful of Blues

Roomful of Blues

Ty Causey

Bring an appetite for an evening of blues and BBQ food! It’s a free concert, but don’t forget your wallet for the BBQ! Gold level sponsorship from DePuy and Silver level sponsorship from NIPSCO. Additional support from Lake City Radio 107.3 and the Blues Cafe with Pat Gervais.

Sponsors:

Chicago Rhythm & Blues Kings

COUNTRY CONCERT

Friday, July 24 Show begins at 5:30 PM Central Park at The Glover Pavilion 5:30 PM 6:40 PM 8:00 PM

Shakin’ Bake Bigg Country Keith Anderson

Enjoy top hits such as Pickin’ Wildflowers,C’MON!, I Still Miss You, She Could’ve Been Mine, Every Time I Hear

Your Name and more. Anderson also wrote the Grammy nominated song “Beer Run (B Double E Double Are You In?), “ recorded as a duet by Garth Brooks and George Jones, and “The Bed,” recorded by the multiPlatinum Gretchen Wilson as a vocal event with Big & Rich. Just months after releasing his debut disc, Keith was ranked as country’s #1 new male artist of 2005 by music trades Billboard and Radio & Records. Gold level sponsorship from Biomet Inc. and The Dr. Dane & Mary Louise Miller Foundation. Additional support from Willie 103.5.

Sponsors: 2009

Keith Anderson

The Dr. Dane & Mary Louise Miller Foundation

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WEEKLY CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS MINI MUSICIANS

Session 1: Mondays, June 8 - July 6 Session 2: Mondays, July 13 - August 10 18 months - 2 years old 10:00 - 10:35 AM 3 - 5 year olds 11:00 - 11:45 AM

Boggs Recreation Building

Explore music with your child by singing songs and trying various musical instruments each week. This informal program is designed to introduce your child to music exploration in an age appropriate manner. Parent or guardian must actively participate with child.

Fee:

$30 per child per 5 week session

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TOT TIME

Thursdays, June 11 - August 13 2-3 year olds 10:00 - 10:45 AM 4-5 year olds 11:00 - 11:45 AM Boggs Recreation Building

This parent-child participation program includes themed activities, messy art, stories and active play. Please dress your child appropriately. Should you have a child in both age brackets, please give us a call at 574-372-9558 and we can help make arrangements for class time. Parent or guardian must actively participate with child.

Register at the Boggs Recreation Building!

See page 7 for registration form.

LITTLE PICASSOS ART MINI CAMP Tuesdays June 9 - Aug 4

6-7 years old 9:00 - 10:00 AM 8-10 years old 10:30 - 12:00 AM 11-15 years old 1:00 - 3:00 PM

Boggs Recreation Building Since 2005, this camp has allowed parents to enhance their child’s creativity and take a little break in the day! Fine arts and creative play help enhance a child’s learning ability in all facets of life! Sherri Johnson will embrace your child’s creativity through different media each week. An Art Show will be held at the Boggs Recreation Building on Friday, August 7 from 7 - 8 PM. Silver level sponsorship from Penguin Point.

June 9 Oil Pastel June 16 Sculpture (week 1 of 2) 23 Sculpture (week 2 of 2) 30 Chalk Pastel July 7 Painting 14 No class 21 Mixed Media 28 Pencil Drawing

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Aug. 4 Printmaking 7 Art Show Fee is $10 each week Register at the Boggs Recreation Building! See page 7 for registration form.

DAISY SPROUTS PROGRAM Coming in June

In partnership with the Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department, Girl Scout Daisy Sprouts is a six week program designed to help girls discover their values, build self-esteem, to promote literacy skills, and to develop social skills for girls age five through starting Kindergarten.

Please contact Aleah Coleman at 866-223-7740 or aleah.coleman@ gsnim.org if you are interested in this program.

THANK YOU!

A special thank you to Campbell & Fetter Bank and Kohl’s for sponsoring the 2nd annual

BRUNCH WITH THE BUNNY! Join us for these park events in 2010: Daddy’s Little Sweetheart Dance, February 12th 6-8 PM Mommy’s Little Gentleman Dance, March 12th 6-8 PM Brunch with the Bunny, March 27th 9-10:30 AM

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COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS WARSAW COMMUNITY TENNIS ASSOCIATION LESSONS

June 15 - July 2 & July 6 - July 23 Mondays & Wednesdays or Tuesdays & Thursdays Call the Racquet Center at 268-9622 for details.

A form will be sent through the school system. To register, please contact the Racquet Center.

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NORTHERN INDIANA LAKES FESTIVAL Saturday, June 27 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Central Park and Center Lake Pavilion www.northernindianalakesfestival.org

YOUNG TIGER FOOTBALL & CHEERLEADING Gamedays Saturdays

Starting at 10 a.m.

Fribley Field at Richardson-DuBois Park Call Allan Ross at 269-6116 www.youngtigerfootball.com Age limit is 8-12 years old by December 31st.

It shall be the purpose of the athletes of Young Tiger Football & Cheerleading to promote and uphold a positive attitude, and to develop good sportsmanship by example. To be champions off the field and support good relations with the community, between teams and squads during competition. Always keeping in mind the Warsaw tradition of Son, Daughter, Student and Athlete, forged by those who had come before.

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SHAKESPEARE IN THE PLAZA

Sunday, July 19 7:00 PM Central Park Plaza The Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival Young Company presents The Deceived by the Academy of the Intronati of Siena Discover the comedy that inspired Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night! A young woman flees from an arranged marriage and tries to win back her one true love in this funny and irreverent Renaissance gem. The performance is free and perfect for a family picnic!

BMX AT HIRE PARK

Practices Tuesday & Thursday 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Hire Park Call Dan Rumple at 268-RIDE for details www.hireparkbmx.com Hire Park races most Saturday afternoons and some Thursday nights. We will host a BMX Camp in June and several rider clinics throughout the summer. The BMX track is located at 550 Arthur Street.

Hire Park BMX is sanctioned by the National Bicycle League. Hire Park offers racing for all ages; from a training wheel class to 55 and over, beginner to pro, boys and girls. It is fun for the whole family!

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ADDITIONAL FACILITIES MANTIS SKATE PARK

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400 Little League Drive Open April 14 – September 30

School Hours:

Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 4-8 PM Saturday & Sunday 12-8 PM

Summer Hours: Monday – Sunday 10 AM - 9 PM Big Trick Contest: Saturday, June 20; $3 per person Competition: Saturday, August 15; $5 per person

9 AM: Registration begins

10 AM - Noon: Free Skate

Noon: Competition begins Late Skates: Last Friday of each month

June - September open until 11PM Parents must sign a waiver in order for their child to participate. Waivers are available online at www.warsawcity.net Helmets are required at this supervised park.

CENTER LAKE & PIKE LAKE BEACHES Memorial Day weekend - Labor Day weekend Mon - Fri Sat & Sun

10:30 am - 6:00 pm 11:30 am - 6:30 pm

Vending machines and restrooms available.

FREE Swim lessons will be held at Center Lake July 6 - 17 & July 20 - 31.

Choose from one of these sessions:

10:00—10:30 AM

10:30—11:00 AM

4:30—5:00 PM

5:00—5:30 PM

THE GARDENS OF CENTRAL PARK The Gardens of Central Park are the culmination of Robert and Roma Maishs’ dream to create a perennial garden for all the people in Kosciusko County and its visitors. Containing a wide variety of over 160 perennial flowers, shrubs and grasses, the gardens are a gift to the community through an endowment fund established by the Maishs’ through the Kosciusko County Community Foundation. Open April through October. Come stroll the cobble-like pathways of the garden to experience colorful blossoms, stately grasses and bushes, and the fish that swim in the garden’s pond. The gardens are accessible to all who wish to visit. For more information contact the Kosciusko County Community Foundation at 574-267-1901.

WARSAW BIBLICAL GARDENS Plants perform a vital role in the Bible. It is with a garden that the Bible begins, and it ends with a vision of trees bearing fruit. The Bible is a book of Gardens. The gardens have been planted with every effort made to achieve botanical and historical accuracy. References especially helpful in the planning of the gardens were Plants of the Bible by Harold and Alma Molenke and Planting a Bible Garden by F. Nigel Hepper. The gardens, situated on approximately 3/4 acre, currently contain over 100 plants that are named in the Bible. A diversity of climates can be found in the Holy Land, which allows for most of its plants to be grown somewhere in the U.S. These gardens represent those plants hardy enough to the environs of the Midwest to survive here. Several tender plants that are grown in the gardens are wintered in greenhouses from October to April. For more information contact the WCDC at 574-267-6419.

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CITY OF WARSAW PARKS 1 MUNICIPAL PARK—End of North Indiana Street on Center Lake An ideal location for picnics and reunions. It has a fine beach with cement pier with a diving board for swimming.

Lifeguards are on duty Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Boating and fishing are available on Center Lake with a public access boat launch. The Kiddieland playground and vending machines are in the park, with restroom facilities on the grounds. The park is the site of Center Lake Pavilion.

2 BIXLER PARK—North Detroit Street on Center Lake Another pleasant site for reunions with picnic tables and a shelter. There is swimming, boating, and fishing on Center Lake, three tennis courts and a horseshoe pit in the park. Plenty of parking spaces are available.

3 WARSAW BIBLICAL GARDENS—East Canal Street—A unique garden of Biblical plants 4 NYE PARK—End of North Buffalo Street on Center Lake The park is the site of the Ramsey Shelter and the Nye Youth Cabin which can be rented through the Park Department Office.

5 CENTRAL PARK—Corner of Indiana and Canal Streets Complete with plaza, shelters, walkways, restrooms, and performance areas. This is also the site of the Gardens of Central Park. A perennial garden with over 160 flowers, shrubs and grasses.

6 HIRE PARK—Arthur Street Site of Warsaw’s BMX race track with picnic tables on the grounds.

7 BEYER PARK—Arthur Street at North Cook Street on Pike Lake There are picnic tables and a shelter with playground equipment for the kids. Restroom facilities are available.

8 PIKE LAKE PARK—Arthur Street on Pike Lake Beach with cement pier, diving board, and lifeguards are on duty Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Boating is available with a public access boat launch. Vending machines and playground equipment are also in the park.

9 PIKE LAKE CAMPGROUND—End of Arthur Street on Pike Lake There is a rental charge paid at the Campground Office (574) 269-1439 to use the full hookup and hot showers on the grounds.

10 LAKE CITY GREENWAY—Beyer Farm Trail at Pike Lake - pedestrian entrance at the end of Arthur Street located behind Pike Lake campground.

11 LUCERNE PARK—North Park Avenue Enclosed shelters are for rent on the shores of Pike Lake through the Park Department Office, with an amphitheater and playground equipment on the grounds. The park is the site of The Pete Thorn Youth Center.

12 FUNK PARK—North Lake Street at Perry Street There are picnic tables available at this rest area in one of Warsaw’s older neighborhoods.

13 MCKINLEY PARK—East Fort Wayne Street at Scott Street A gazebo, playground equipment, and picnic tables are located at this neighborhood park.

14 KIWANIS PARK—East Smith Street at Hillside Drive A public access boat launch onto Winona Lake, picnic tables and a shelter are also available.

15 RARICK PARK—South Washington Street at Winona Avenue Another of Warsaw’s neighborhood parks, has playground equipment and a basketball court.

16 RICHARDSON-DUBOIS PARK—East Market Street at Park Avenue Home of Fribley Football Field, a basketball court, picnic tables, shelter and playground equipment.

17 KELLY PARK—End of Fawley Street off Ranch Road Soccer field, two tennis courts, basketball court, playground equipment, picnic tables and a shelter.

18 KER PARK—Market at Court Street Neighborhood park with playground equipment, picnic tables and an open play area.

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WARSAW PARKS MAP PIKE LAKE

Miner Drive

SR 15

9 11 Park Ave

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CENTER LAKE

8 OAKWOOD CEMETARY

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Arthur Rutter

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Sheridan

High St

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Market

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Colfax

Center

Grant

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Bronson

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Fort Wayne Maple

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Kosciusko County Fairgrounds

WINONA LAKE Kincaide

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Ranch Road

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RENTAL INFORMATION All rental facilities and rental equipment managed by the Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department must be reserved in advance. Each facility may be reserved up to a year in advance. All buildings for rent are alcohol and smoke free. Rental fees are subject to applicable sales tax. Call the park office 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday — Friday at 574-372-9554 for details. Check for seasonal availability.

FIREMEN’S BUILDING, Pike Lake

This mid-sized building seats up to 100.

Amenities at no additional charge include Kitchen plus tables and chairs. Please call for reservations, details on fee structure and complete list of rules and regulations.

Handicapped Accessible.

PICNIC TABLES

May be reserved in selected parks for Sundays and holidays during the summer for $2 each plus tax. When available, they may be delivered to your site for flat rate of $5 each plus tax within city limits or $8 each plus tax outside city limits, but within Wayne Township.

SAWHORSE TABLES

May be reserved for garage sales during the summer by calling the park office.

Reserved tables are available for a flat rate of $3 each plus tax within city limits or $5 each plus tax outside city limits, but within Wayne Township.

CENTER LAKE PAVILION, Municipal Park

With seating for 300, this is the largest of all rental facilities at the Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department. Amenities at no additional charge include Kitchen, Public Address System, Coffee Makers, Stages, plus tables and chairs. Please call for reservations, details on fee structure and complete list of rules and regulations. Handicapped Accessible.

CENTRAL PARK SHELTERS

CENTRAL PARK PLAZA

Reserve The Plaza for weddings, concerts, and more! Seats 500 people. Fee is $100 plus refundable damage deposit of $250. Handicapped Accessible.

LUCERNE SHELTERS, Lucerne Park

Four stone enclosed shelters, seats 40 to 50 people. Fee is $25 each plus tax. The amphitheatre is available with electricity for an additional $10 plus tax. Shelter #3 is Handicapped Accessible.

This enclosed, screened-in shelter seats 40 to 50 people. Fee is $25 plus tax.

Handicapped Accessible.

NYE YOUTH CABIN, Nye Park Also known as the Scout Cabin, this facility seats 80. Amenities at no additional charge include Kitchen plus tables and chairs. Please call for reservations, details on fee structure and complete list of rules and regulations.

Additional park shelters are available for rent.

Accommodations will vary. Fees are $25 each plus tax.

Please call for details. These parks include: • Beyer • Bixler • Kelly • Kiwanis • Richardson-DuBois

OPEN

Gather your family together for a reunion or a casual picnic in the park.

East and West Shelters are both available for reservation. Six picnic tables that seat 8 to 10 people are available on site. Fees are $25 each plus tax. Handicapped Accessible.

GLADYS RAMSEY SHELTER, Nye Park

OTHER OPEN SHELTERS

PIKE LAKE CAMPGROUND Season: April 15 — October 1 (No storage after season) Rates:

$20 per Night plus tax $120 per Week plus tax $360 per Month $1,500 per Season

Amenities: Trash pick-up Picnic Table 30 AMP electric Water Shower and Restrooms Sewer as needed Fish cleaning station Fire rings Firewood sold by wheelbarrow load No refunds/No subletting Level sites no trees To make reservations for Pike Lake Campground, please call 574-269-1439 April 15 — October 1.

Warsaw Parks & Recreation