WINONA LAKE PARKS & REC 2024 PROGRAM GUIDE
Winona Lake Parks & Recreation Department 1590 Park Ave.
Winona Lake, IN 46590 (574) 267-2310
parkdept@winonalake.net
Office Hours:
Monday – Friday:
September – May, 9:00am – 4:00pm
June – August, 8:00am – 4:00pm
Saturday – Sunday:
September – May, CLOSED
June – August, 12:00pm – 3:00pm
Park Vision Statement:
The vision of Winona Lake Limitless Park is to create a place that embraces the beauty of the surrounding environment and engages everyone in “limitless” play.
The master plan utilizes universally accessible equipment and infrastructures that go beyond minimal ADA guidelines to allow for inclusive recreation for people of ALL abilities.
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PARK 1590 Park Ave.
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WINONA LAKE LIMITLESS
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RENTALS
Are you looking for a room to hold a family reunion, graduation open house, business meeting, or holiday party? Or maybe need a space for a birthday party or wedding reception? The Winona Lake Senior Community Center is a facility rental space that accommodates up to 150 guests.
Amenities include a front foyer, main room, back foyer with kitchen access, tables and chairs.
Full-Day Rental Fees
Monday – Thursday: For Profit Usage: $180
Not-For-Profit Usage: $160
Friday – Sunday: For Profit Usage: $300
Not-For-Profit Usage: $270
A $150.00 refundable cleaning/damage deposit required.
Picnic Shelter
Picnic shelter at Winona Lake Limitless Park must be reserved and permitted to use for any planned event. Rental season runs from April 15th-October 15th.
Pavilions are rented for 4-hour blocks from 7:00 am -10:00 pm.
Capacity: 30 Fees: $50
Court Rentals
Tennis, Volleyball, Basketball, and Pickleball
Fees: $50 per court / per hour
*Tennis courts used for pickleball = rate x 2
Picnic Tables*
Fees: $10/table
Free delivery
Rental period: 72 hours
*Winona Lake Residents Only
Senior Community Center Picnic Shelter
Splash Pad
Private Party Rental
Splash pad rentals available for private party use.
Event times available around normal public use hours.
RENTAL HOUR OPTIONS:
9am – 11am or 7pm – 9pm
Fees: $200
Rental times include:
15 minutes set-up
1.5 hours splash pad use
15 minutes clean-up
Boat Rentals
Hourly Rental Fees:
Paddleboat $10
Canoe $10
Kayak Single $12
Kayak Tandem $15
Paddleboard $15
Full-Day Rental Fees:
Paddleboat $50
Canoe $50
Kayak $75
Paddleboard $75
*$20 cash deposit/Photo ID required for all rentals
*Note: A 7% sales tax will also be added to all rental fees.
*Fees are subject to change without prior notice. Additional fees may be required.
FREE SUMMER FUN
ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS
Lake Fun with Lilly
Wednesday, June 19th | 10:00am – 11:30am
Experience fishing by learning to cast and make bait balls. Get your feet wet learning about wetlands. Join us as we partner with the Lilly Center for Lakes and Streams to have Lake Fun with Lilly!
Dog Days of Summer
Fridays June 7 – July 26 | 12:30pm – 1:30pm | All Ages
Bring your friends and family to Winona Lake Limitless Park for FREE hot dogs and an afternoon of fun at the splash pad/beach!
LEGO Club
Wednesdays June 5 – July 31 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm | All Ages | Free Winona Lake Senior Community Center
Come and go as you please! We have a variety of Lego’s available for you to enjoy! Build a masterpiece, or come for a fun play date. We can’t wait to see you!
Stories in the Park
July 11th, 18th, 25th & August 1st, 11:00 am
Warsaw Community Public Library presents Stories in the Park!
Location: Picnic Shelter at Winona Lake Limitless Park
Sandcastle Contest
Wednesday, July 31st, 11:00am
Bring your own bucket & pail or use one of ours! Join us for fun in the sun building sandcastle masterpieces! Sandcastles will be judged, and prizes awarded to all participants.
Looking for some Summer Fun?
Our summer day camp provides a safe and nurturing environment where children can have fun, make new friends, and explore new activities! All camp activities are created around exciting weekly themes with an emphasis on building confidence, self-reliance, and problem-solving skills. Sign up today!
Preschool Art Camps
Themed camps for your preschooler including arts, crafts, games, and fun!
Ages: 3-5 | Fees: $20/week | 9:00am – 10:00am | Class Limit: 12
June 3:
Barnyard Palooza:
Pigs, Horses, Cows, Sheep... We will do a variety of crafts with the “barnyard” theme. A few farm animals may even pay us a visit!
June 24: Princess Party:
Your little princess will enjoy a fun week of games, crafts & tiaras. We will even end the week with a “royal tea party”.
July 15:
Argh! Pirate Adventures
Grab your bandana and eye patch and get ready for some fun. We will do many crafts related to pirates and their treasure. We will end the week by having a treasure hunt!
June 10:
Under the Big Top
Join us “Under the Big Top” as we clown around and do a variety of crafts and games with a circus theme.
July 1: Camp Winona:
June 17: Space Invasion
We will do many crafts based around aliens, astronauts, and outer space. Come join us as we blast off in our rocket ships and have
A Bug’s Life:
Pack up your tent and get ready to head into Winona woods! We will do a variety of different crafts all with a “camping” theme. This camp is going to be “smore” fun than you ever imagined!
July 22: Under the Sea
Your child will do a variety of crafts having an under water theme. Don’t forget your snorkel!
Bugs! Bugs! Bugs!
We will go on bug hunts and explore many creepy crawly creatures. We will do many crafts related to BUGS!
Note:
There will be no classes on Thursday, July 4
Youth Art Camps
Themed camps for your child including arts, crafts, games, and fun!
Ages: 6+ | Fees: $20/week | 11:00am – 12:00pm | Class Limit: 12
June 3: Color My World:
We will do a variety of arts and crafts projects dealing with rainbows and a variety of COLOR!
June 24: Jewelry Design:
Jewelry Design: Necklaces, bracelets, earrings…
The Great Outdoors:
Explore what makes nature special! From wild animals to native habitats, this week is all about the great outdoors! Campers will create art with a nature theme.
June 10: Pottery
Paint, create, and decorate various pieces of pottery!
July 1: Canvas Creations:
We will do a variety of art pieces all on canvas!
July 22: Reduce, Reuse,Recycle
We will make a variety of art/craft projects from recycled materials.
June 17: Mini Monet Art Camp
Explore different artists and their techniques. Picasso, VanGogh, and Rousseau!
July 8: Art Around the World:
We will do a variety of arts & crafts from different cultures around the world.
Note: There will be no classes on Thursday, July 4
SPORTS CAMPS
Pee Wee Sports
Basic skills camps for your preschooler providing socialization, physical activity, and fun!
Ages: 3-5 | Fees: $20/week | 10–11 am M-F
June 3
Basketball
June 17
Soccer
July 1
Sports of all Sorts*
Class Limit: 12
Note: There will be no classes on Thursday, July 4
*Sports of All Sorts is a combination camp where multiple sports will be experienced.
Youth Sports
Basic skills camps for your child!
Achieve socialization, physical activity, and fun!
June 10
Basketball
June 24
Soccer
July 8 Volleyball
Ages: 6+ | Fees: $20/week | 10–11 am | Class Limit: 12
July 15 Tennis
July 22 Tennis
OUTDOOR EXPLORER CAMPS
CANOEING AND KAYAKING
Fees: $20 per child per session.
All sessions will be same instruction.
Youth Clinic (Ages 6-12)
Session 1
9:00am – 10:00am
Week of: June 10
Session 2
9:00am – 10:00am
Week of: July 8
Teen Clinic (Ages: 13-18)
Session 1
1:00pm – 2:00pm
Week of: June 10
Session 2
1:00pm – 2:00pm
Week of: July 8
Class Limit: 12
All sessions meet at Community Center back porch.
FISHING
Bring your own rod, or we will provide one for you! Learn the basics of fishing, fishing safety, and enjoy fishing along the Winona Lake pier and canal.
Ages: 6+
Fees: $15/week 9:00am – 10:00am
Week of: June 17
July 15
Class Limit: 10
ARCHERY
Fees: $20 per child per session. All sessions will be same instruction.
Youth Clinic (Ages 6-12)
Session 1
9:00am – 10:00am
Week of: June 24
Session 2
9:00am – 10:00am
Week of: July 22
Teen Clinic (Ages: 13-18)
Session 1
1:00pm – 2:00pm
Week of: June 24
Session 2
1:00pm – 2:00pm
Week of: July 22
Class Limit: 12
All sessions meet at Park Office porch.
INDOOR ADVENTURE CAMPS
SUMMER GAMES WINONA 2024
Facials, manicures, pedicures, yoga… we are going to have a blast! All activities are targeted to making your daughter learn the true meaning of beauty, confidence, and ultimately, having FUN!
Ages: 6-13 | Fees: $25/week 10:00am – 11:00am
Week of: June 24 or July 22
Class Limit: 10
SUPERHERO TRAINING CAMP
Get ready for an adventure of heroic proportions while learning to be a SUPERHERO! Design your own super-logos, mask, and more to create the perfect superhero and secret identity. Non-stop, actionpacked fun for all!
Ages: 5+ | Fees: $20/week 10:00am – 11:00am
Week of: July 8
Class Limit: 10
The summer Olympics are not only coming to Paris in 2024, they are also coming to Winona Lake! We will host an opening ceremony, Olympics games, crafts, and closing ceremony. Don’t miss the biggest sporting event of the summer! (No athletic ability required)
Ages: 6+ | Fees: $20/week 10:00am – 11:00pm
Week of: June 17
We will explore the world of science and do a variety of amazing science experiments! We will also do a few science-related crafts.
Ages: 5+ | Fees: $20/week 10:00am – 11:00am
Week of: June 10 or July 1
Class Limit: 10
*Note: No classes Thursday, July 4
WINONA LAKE POMS Cheer Camp
Cheer Camp instruction provided by Grace College
Cheerleader Kiersten Gagnon!
This is a week-long cheerleading camp for girls of all ages. Chants, cheers, stunts, games & fun!
Girls will end the week by walking in the Annual Independence Day Parade Saturday, June 29
Week of June 24
Ages: Kindergarten – 6th grade
Fees: $25/week 11:00am – 12:00pm
*Please provide t-shirt size upon registration.
*Registration deadline: Monday, June 17
DAY CAMP
Gone Camping! Chef Camp
Join Chef Megan Mudd as we put a fun spin on camping!
Make campfire banana boats and a hot dog with a twist!
Ages: 6+
Fees: $15 11:00am – 1:00pm
Day Camp: Wednesday, June 26
Class Limit: 15
SPECIAL EVENTS
School’s Out for Summer: Splash Pad Opening Party
Kick off summer and come celebrate with us! Music, treats, giveaways, and splash pad fun!
Date: Friday, May 24
Ages: All ages
Cost: FREE
Time: 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Location: K21 Splash Pad at Winona Lake Limitless Park
Independence Day Celebration
Celebrate our Nation’s Independence at our annual Independence Day Celebration! The day will feature live music, a parade, activities and kids’ games, food, local business vendors, and FIREWORKS!
Date: Saturday, June 29
Cost: FREE to attend
Time: Firecracker 5k at 9pm.
Vendors begin at 1pm.
Parade at 5pm. Fireworks at Dusk.
Location: Winona Lake Limitless Park
Splish Splash Winona
Winona Lake Limitless Park will be turned into a water park for the day! We will have inflatables, sprinklers, water attractions, and more!
Come prepared with swimsuit or clothes that you can get wet in. Registration is day-of, cash only (exact change preferred).
Date: Saturday, July 20
Cost: $5/person, unlimited play Time: 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Location: Greenspace at Winona Lake Limitless Park
Winona Lake Family Fest
Games, food, and FUN! A free family event for all Winona Lake Residents.
Date: Saturday, August 3
Cost: Free for Winona Lake Residents
Time: 3:00pm – 7:00pm
Location: Miller Sunset Pavilion
Back to School Luncheon
Our friends at the Winona Lake Police Department sponsor a free back-to-school cookout luncheon at Winona Lake Limitless Park!
Grab the kiddos and come enjoy some grilled goodness as summer fun winds to a close.
Date: Monday, August 5
Cost: Free Time: 11:00am – 1:00pm
Location: Winona Lake Limitless Park
Picnic Shelter
Bonfire Bash – Teen Event
Grab your friends and head to the park after hours to hang with your friends around the bonfire.
Live music, free food, and friends. Sounds like the perfect combo!
Date: Saturday, Sept 28
Ages: 13-18 | Cost: FREE
Time: 8:00pm – 10:00pm
Location: Fire Pit at Winona Lake Limitless Park
Trick-Or-Treat on the Trails
Winona Lake Limitless Park invites you to a fun, safe, family-friendly trick-or-treating experience! Boos and Ghouls are invited to wind their way through our Trick-or-Treat trail picking up treats along the way. Join us for s’more fun back at Winona Lake Limitless Park immediately following trickor-treat for storytelling, games, bonfire, s’mores and a special showing of The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown. Interested in being a community partner for this event? If your business, organization, or team is interested in participating in this event, please contact the park office at: parkdept@winonalake.net
Date: Saturday, October 26, Cost: Free 3 – 5 pm Trick-or-Treating, 5 – 7 pm Games and Fun, Movie at Dusk
Location: Winona Lake Greenway and Winona Lake Limitless Park
*Note: In case of inclement weather, event will be canceled. This event does NOT replace normal trick-or-treating hours for the Town of Winona Lake.
KringleFest
Holiday event for kids of all ages. Pictures with Santa, crafts and entertainment. Kids can even shop in secret for a loved one at the Holiday Shop.
Date: Saturday, Dec 7
Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm
Cost: Free
Location: TBD
For more information on program registration / events: www.winonalake.net/parks-department Holly Hummitch, Parks and Senior Center Director (574) 267-2310 | parkdept@winonalake.net
