WINONA LAKE PARKS & REC 2025 PROGRAM GUIDE
Winona Lake Limitless Parks & Recreation Dept. 1590 Park Ave.
Winona Lake, IN 46590 (574) 267-2310 parkdept@winonalake.net
Office Hours:
September - May
Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 4:00pm
Saturday – Sunday, Closed
June – August
Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm
Saturday – Sunday, 12:00pm – 3:00pm
PARK 1590 Park Ave.
BIBLER PARK 2708 Faunn St.
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.
WINONA LAKE LIMITLESS
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 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.
Court Rentals
Tennis, Volleyball, Basketball, and Pickleball
Fees: $50 per court / per hour
*Tennis courts used for pickleball = rate x 2
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. The North Greenway picnic shelter and the south Grossnickle Pavilion shelter are available for reservations.
Capacity: 30
Fees: $50
Picnic Tables*
Fees: $10/table
Free delivery
Rental period: 72 hours
*Winona Lake Residents Only
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
*$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
Stories in the Park
July 10 & July 31 | 11:00am
Warsaw Community Public Library presents Stories in the Park!
Location: North Greenway Picnic Shelter at Winona Lake Limitless Park
Lake Fun with Lilly
Wednesday, June 17 | 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 to have Lake Fun with Lilly!
Sandcastle Contest
Friday, July 25 | 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.
LEGO Club
Every Tuesday from June 3-July 22 | 12:30pm - 1:30pm | FREE Winona Lake Community Center
Come and go as you please! We have a variety of Lego’s available for you to enjoy! Put your imagination to work and build a masterpiece with your family and friends!
Location: Winona Lake Community Center
Dog Days of Summer
Fridays June 6-July 25 | 12:30pm-while supplies last
Bring your friends and family to Winona Lake Limitless Park for FREE hot dogs and an afternoon of fun at the splash pad or beach!
Ages: ANYONE
SPORTS CAMPS
Pee Wee Sports
Basic skills camps for your preschooler providing socialization, physical activity, and fun!
Ages: 3-5 | Fees: $25/week | 10–11 am M-F
June 2
Youth Sports
Basic skills camps for your child! Achieve socialization, physical activity, and fun!
June 9
June 16
June
July 14
Class Limit: 12
Note: There will be no classes on Friday, July 4
*Sports of All sorts is a combination camp where multiple sports will be experienced.
June 16
July 7
July 21
Ages: 6+ | Fees: $25/week | 10–11 am | Class Limit: 12
*Pickleball class will run from 11:00am-12:00pm
Preschool Art Camps
Themed camps for your preschooler including arts, crafts, games, and fun!
Ages: 3-5 | Fees: $25/week | 9:00am – 10:00am | Class Limit: 12
*Note: There will be no classes on Tuesday, July 4
Shipwrecked
June 2
Grab your bandana and eye patch and get ready for some fun. We will do many pirate and treasure themed crafts. We will end the week by having a treasure hunt!
Under the Sea
June 16
Your child will do a variety of crafts having an underwater theme. Don’t forget your snorkel!
A Bug’s Life
June 9
Bugs! Bugs! Bugs! We will go on bug hunts and explore many creepy crawly creatures. We will do many crafts related to BUGS!
Barnyard Palooza
June 23
Pigs, Horses, Cows, Sheep...We will do a variety of different crafts with the “barnyard” theme. A few farm animals may even pay us a visit!
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.
Construction Zone
June 30
Grab your hard hat as we enjoy a fun week of hands-on building, crafts, and all things construction!
Jungle Safari
July 14
Head out on a art safari! Campers will head into the jungle to create and explore!
Princess Party
July 7
Your little princess will enjoy a fun week of games, crafts, and tiaras. We will even end the week with a “royal tea party.”
Space Invasion
July 21
We will do many crafts related to aliens, astronauts, and outer space. Come join us as we “blast off” on our rocket ships and have lots of fun!
Youth Art Camps
Themed camps for your child including arts, crafts, games, and fun!
Ages: 6+ | Fees: $25/week | 11:00am – 12:00pm | Class Limit: 12
*Note: There will be no classes on Tuesday, July 4
Color Me Crazy
June 2
We will do a variety of art and craft projects dealing with rainbows and a variety of COLOR!
Galaxy Explorers
June 16
Come join us as we “blast off” on our rocket ships and have lots of fun! We will do many crafts related to aliens, astronauts, and outer space.
Around the World
June 9
We will do a variety of arts and crafts from different cultures around the world.
Hawaiian Hullabaloo
June 23
Aloha! Grab your Hawaiian shirt and grass skirt as we navigate the waters and volcanoes of Hawaii! We will do a variety of arts and crafts with a Hawaiian theme.
Mission Impossible
June 30
Do you have what it takes to be a secret agent? Play spy games, make spy gear, and go on a secret mission!
Mini Monet
July 7
Explore different artists and their techniques. Picasso, VanGogh, and Rousseau!
In the Land Far Away:
Fairies, Monsters, Unicorns, and Dragons
July 14
Nuts and corks; sticks and flowers; glitter and glue. Mix well and then sprinkle with stories of fairies, goblins, dragons, and more. Come play, explore, draw, paint, sculpt, and create in the land of the fantastic!
The Great Outdoors: Camp Winona
July 21
Explore what makes the outdoor world so special! From wild animals to native habitats, this week is all about the great outdoors! Campers will create art with a nature theme.
Outdoor Explorer Camps
Canoeing and Kayaking
Fees: $25 per child per session. All sessions will be same instruction.
Youth Clinic (Ages 6-12)
Session 1
9:00am – 10:00am
Week of: June 9
Session 2
9:00am – 10:00am
Week of: July 14
Teen Clinic (Ages: 13-18)
Session 1
1:00pm – 2:00pm
Week of: June 9
Session 2
1:00pm – 2:00pm
Week of: July 14
Class Limit: 12
All sessions meet at Community Center back porch.
Archery
Fees: $25 per child per session. All sessions will be same instruction.
Youth Clinic (Ages 6-12)
Session 1
9:00am – 10:00am
Week of: June 23
Session 2
9:00am – 10:00am
Week of: July 21
Teen Clinic (Ages: 13-18)
Session 1
1:00pm – 2:00pm
Week of: June 23
Session 2
1:00pm – 2:00pm
Week of: July 21
Class Limit: 12
All sessions meet at Park Office porch.
Adventure Camps
Mad Science
We will explore the world of science and do a variety of amazing science experiments! We will do a few science-related crafts as well.
Ages: 6+
Fees: $25/week
10:00am-11:00am
Week of:
June 9
June 30
Class Limit: 10
*Note: There will be no classes on Friday, July 4
Spa Day
"Cultivating Beauty from Within" Camp doesn't get any better than this. Sign up for an amazing week with fun and pampering every day! 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 16
July 7
Class Limit: 10
Superhero Training Camp
Get ready for an adventure of heroic proportions while learning to be a SUPERHERO! Design your own superlogos, mask, and more to create the perfect superhero and secret identity. Non-stop, action-packed fun for all!
Ages: 6+
Fees: $25/week
10:00am-11:00am
Week of: July 14
Class Limit: 10
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: $25/week
9:00am – 10:00am
Week of: June 16 July 7
Class Limit: 10
Day Camps
Acting Workshop
June 11 | 11:00am-1:00pm | Ages: 6-13 | Fees: $30
Campers will learn to unleash their creativity and step outside the box with this fun-filled workshop! From playing exciting acting games to working through scripted scenes, campers get to let their imagination run loose while engaging in the joy of performing. Class Limit: 15
Jurassic Adventure
June 18 | 11:00am-1:00pm | Ages: 6-13 | Fees: $30
Come join us in exploring a prehistoric playground back in time when dinosaurs roamed the Earth! This hands-on learning experience will be filled with activities, arts, crafts, and more! Class Limit: 12
Party in the USA
July 2 | 11:00am-1:00pm | Ages: 6-13 | Fees: $30
All things red, white, and blue! Join us as we play a variety of games, arts, and crafts celebrating America and Independence Day! Class Limit: 15
Wet & Wild
July 9 | 11:00am-1:00pm | Ages: 6-13 | Fees: $30
Grab your swimsuit, towel and sunscreen and prepare for a day of fun in the sun! We will play a variety of water games and experience a variety of water inflatables! Class Limit: 20
Camp Carnival
July 16 | 11:00am-1:00pm | Ages: 4-6 | Fees: $30
Join us “Under the Big Top” as we clown around and do a variety of crafts and games with a circus theme. Class Limit: 12
Gone Camping! Chef Camp
July 23 | 11:00am-12:45pm | Ages: 6-13 | Fees: $30
Join Chef Megan Mudd as we put a fun spin on camping! Making campfire banana boats and a hot dog with a twist! Class Limit: 15
Special Events
School’s Out for Summer - Splash Pad Opening Party
May 24 | 5:00pm-7:00pm | Ages: All Ages | Fees: FREE
Kick off summer and come celebrate with us! Music, treats, giveaways, and splash pad fun!
Location: K21 Splash Pad at Winona Lake Limitless Park
Independence Day Celebration
June 28 | Firecracker 5K at 9:00am, Vendors begin at 1:00pm, Parade at 5:00pm, Firecrackers at dusk | Fees: FREE to attend
Celebrate our Nation’s Independence Day with us at our annual Independence Day Celebration! Times subject to change.
Location: Winona Lake Limitless Park
Splish Splash Winona
July 26 | 12:00pm-4:00pm | Fees: $5/person, unlimited play
We are turning Winona Lake Limitless Park into a water park for the day! We will have inflatables, sprinklers, water attractions, and more! Come prepared with a swimsuit or clothes you can get wet in.
Registration is day-of, cash only (exact change preferred).
Winona Lake Family Fest
August 2 | 3:00pm-7:00pm | Fees: FREE for Winona Lake Residents
Games, food, and FUN! A free family event for all Winona Lake Residents.
Location: TBD
Back to School Luncheon
August 4 | 11:00am-1:00pm | Fees: FREE
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.
Bonfire Bash - Teen Event
September 13 | 8:00pm-10:00pm | Ages: 13-18 | Fees: FREE
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!
Location: Fire Pit at Winona Lake Limitless Park
Trick-Or-Treat on the Trails
October 25 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | Fees: FREE
Boos and Ghouls are invited to wind their way through out Trick-or-Treat trail picking up treats along the way. *Note: In case of inclement weather, this event will be canceled. This event does NOT replace normal trick-or-treating hours for the Town of Winona Lake.
Location: Winona Lake Greenway and Winona Lake Limitless Park
KringleFest
December 6 | Time: TBD | Fees: FREE to attend
KringleFest is a holiday event for kids of all ages. Pictures with Santa, entertainment, and crafts. Location: TBD
