2023 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING DATES
3rd Thursday of each Month
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Syracuse Artisans And Farmers Market Off To A Soggy Start
Despite Mother Nature’s furious objections, the 2018 Syracuse Artisans and Farmers Market celebrated its inaugural weekend Saturday, May 12, at Veteran’s Memorial Park at Crosson Mill in downtown Syracuse. Pelting rains, lightning and temperatures in the 40s failed to scuttle the optimistic venture, which saw 11 intrepid vendors … Read More
Wieringa Discusses 2017 Warsaw Parks And Recreation Events At January Meeting
WARSAW — Bill Baldwin and Steve Haines were duly sworn in and thanked for their many years of service at the Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department meeting Tuesday, Jan. 17. The board held an election of 2017 officers. Motion was made for Steve Haines to continue on as … Read More
Santa Claus Visits Warsaw, Central Park Kicks Off Light Display
WARSAW — The children were beaming with holiday cheer at the “Happy Holly Days” First Friday event. The annual holiday themed event kicks off the Christmas season for downtown Warsaw, sparking the start of the Central Park light display which will be lit every night until New Year’s Eve. Santa … Read More
Fall Family Fun This Friday In Warsaw
WARSAW — The city of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department is proud to present Fall Family Fun, a free event for the entire family from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 14 in Lucerne Park on Pike Lake. Everyone will enjoy live farm animals, hay rides, a live bat and educational … Read More
Kid Olympics Worth The Wait
SYRACUSE — Photos and a story from Saturday’s inaugural Kid Olympics at Harold Schrock Athletic Complex.
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Free Concert At Central Park Plaza
WARSAW — The city of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will host a free concert at the Central Park Plaza at 7 p.m. Friday, June 24. Don’t miss out on The Lemon Brothers for some country, modern and classic rock tunes! The band starts playing at 7 p.m. … Read More
Citizen Makes Plea For Smoking Ban To Board
WARSAW — The Warsaw Parks And Recreation board met Monday, May 1, in order to discuss their agenda for the month as well as approve several items that were unable to be voted on in April. During the new business section of the meeting, a citizen of Warsaw, … Read More
New Banners To Appear At Park
WARSAW — New banners for Central Park were approved during Tuesday evening’s Warsaw Park and Recreation Board meeting. Eighteen banners stating, “Welcome Warsaw Central Park,” and 18 banners promoting the park’s concert series will be purchased from Big Picture Imagery, Warsaw. The goal is to have the banners … Read More
Lots Of Spending At First BOW Meeting
WARSAW — Before the approval to spend funds, Dan Smith and Michelle Boxell were administered the oaths of office at the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety meeting Monday morning, Jan. 4. Smith will be serving his first term on the city’s board of zoning appeals. Boxell … Read More
Annual 9/11 Memorial Event In Central Park
WARSAW — With the 14th anniversary of 9/11 quickly approaching, many in Kosciusko County are feeling the weight and solemnity of the event. Few are more dedicated, however, to the remembrance of the disaster, than co-chairman of the 9/11 Memorial Remembrance Committee, Mike Cox.
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Bigger Picture Coming To Central Park
WARSAW — The city of Warsaw Parks & Recreation Department will feature the musical group, Bigger Picture at this Friday Night’s Concert by the Fountain, Aug. 14.
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Free Water Play Day at Central Park
By LIZ MCKINLEY, Warsaw Parks And Recreation Department WARSAW — The city of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department is proud to present free Water Play Day in Central Park, 225 E. Fort Wayne St., from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, for kids ages 6 to 12. Guests … Read More
Warsaw Offering Paddle Boarding Clinics
The city of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department is offering six paddle boarding clinics this summer at Pike Lake Beach located just north of the swimming beach pier. This exciting new program for beginners, teenagers and adults (ages 12 and up) will focus on basic balance, coordination and paddling skills … Read More
Recreation Fees Changing At State Parks And Forests
By PHIL BLOOM DNR Communications Entrance and recreation fees at Indiana State Parks and State Forests will change in 2015 in response to increasing operating costs. Entrance to most state parks and three state forest recreation areas will increase from $5 per in-state vehicle to $7. DNR officials, … Read More
Mantis Skate Park Opens April 17
By LIZ MCKINLEY City of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department The Warsaw Parks and Recreation department will open Mantis Skate Park for the season from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Friday, April 17. Mantis Skate Park is located at 400 Little League Drive, Warsaw. The skate park is … Read More