2025 Winona Lake Parks & Rec Program Guide

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

WINONA LAKE LIMITLESS PARK 1590 Park Ave.

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 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.

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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 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: Friday – Sunday:

For Profit Usage: Not-For-Profit Usage: For Profit Usage: Not-For-Profit Usage:

$180 $160 $300 $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 Hourly Rental Fees: Paddleboat $10 Canoe $10 Kayak Single $12 Tandem $15 Paddleboard $15 Full-Day Rental Fees: Paddleboat Canoe Kayak Paddleboard

$50 $50 $75 $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 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 Basketball

June 16 Soccer

June 30 Sports of all sorts*

July 14 Tennis

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.

Youth Sports Basic skills camps for your child!

Achieve socialization, physical activity, and fun!

June 9 Basketball

June 16 Pickleball*

July 7 Volleyball & Pickleball*

Ages: 6+ | Fees: $25/week | 10–11 am | Class Limit: 12 *Pickleball class will run from 11:00am-12:00pm

July 21 Tennis

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

A Bug’s Life June 9

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!

Bugs! Bugs! Bugs! We will go on bug hunts and explore many creepy crawly creatures. We will do many crafts related to BUGS!

Under the Sea June 16

Barnyard Palooza June 23

Your child will do a variety of crafts having an underwater theme. Don’t forget your snorkel!

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

Princess Party July 7

Grab your hard hat as we enjoy a fun week of hands-on building, crafts, and all things construction!

Your little princess will enjoy a fun week of games, crafts, and tiaras.

We will even end the week with a “royal tea party.”

Jungle Safari July 14

Space Invasion July 21

Head out on a art safari! Campers will head into the jungle to create and explore!

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

Around the World June 9

We will do a variety of art and craft projects dealing with rainbows and a variety of COLOR!

We will do a variety of arts and crafts from different cultures around the world.

Galaxy Explorers June 16

Hawaiian Hullabaloo June 23

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.

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

Mini Monet July 7

Do you have what it takes to be a secret agent? Play spy games, make spy gear, and go on a secret mission!

Explore different artists and their techniques. Picasso, VanGogh, and Rousseau!

In the Land Far Away: Fairies, Monsters, Unicorns, and Dragons July 14

The Great Outdoors: Camp Winona July 21

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!

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

Archery

Fees: $25 per child per session.

All sessions will be same instruction.

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

Youth Clinic (Ages 6-12) Session 1 9:00am – 10:00am Week of: June 23

Session 2 9:00am – 10:00am Week of: July 14

Session 2 9:00am – 10:00am Week of: July 21

Teen Clinic (Ages: 13-18) Session 1 1:00pm – 2:00pm Week of: June 9

Teen Clinic (Ages: 13-18) Session 1 1:00pm – 2:00pm Week of: June 23

Session 2 1:00pm – 2:00pm Week of: July 14

Session 2 1:00pm – 2:00pm Week of: July 21

Class Limit: 12 All sessions meet at Community Center back porch.

Class Limit: 12 All sessions meet at Park Office porch.

Adventure Camps Mad Science

Superhero Training Camp

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.

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: 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

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

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