Park Programs

Preschoolers ages 2 through 5 years old will join mom (or a caregiver) with songs, dance, stories, and playtime.

Community members who want to help pick up litter and meet other people in the community will join together at the Town Grounds and decide on which park they want to clean. We will provide trash bags and gloves.

This interactive youth program will teach about bats in Indiana and around the world. There will be self-led and group games and activities, as well as story-telling and information sharing around bats by Purdue Extension educator Rebecca Koetz. This program is for children in grades K-6th and it is a free program, but sign-ups are necessary...

Children ages 5 and up can create their own painting with step-by step from our artist, Miss Lynn. All supplies are included in the $15 fee and light refreshments are included. Register by Oct.5th. 

Seniors will enjoy light refreshments while listening to a short presentation from an attorney from IN Legal Services. After the presentation, they will play games and socialize.

Learn how to paint with step-by-step instructions from our artist, Lynn. This acrylic paint class is for all levels. The $25.00 fee includes everything needed to create your painting. Light refreshments will be served. Register by Oct. 5th.

Learn about ways to keep active in the garden with native plants, bulbs, tree and shrub plantings and vegetable gardening. Rebecca Koetz from Purdue Extension will teach us with a visual presentation. Sign-ups are necessary for providing presentation materials.

All ages can play BINGO and win small prizes. We will provide light refreshments and prizes. This is a free, family friendly event. Sign-ups are necessary as supplies and space may be limited.

Seniors can play a variety of games. This is a fee event, but reservations are required. Please sign-up by calling the parks department at (219)374-7000 X 7.