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Fall 2021 Activity Guide Elkhart Parks & Recreation • www.ElkhartIndiana.org/Parks
Elkhart Parks and Recreation Department
Meet the Staff How to Reach Us
Parks & Recreation Superintendent: Mayor: Elkhart Parks & Recreation
Jamison Czarnecki Rod Roberson 1320 Benham Avenue
Elkhart, IN 46516
Events Coordinator: City Council Members:
574-295-7275
Sherry Krask Brian Thomas
Aaron Mishler www.elkhartindiana.org/parks
Program Coordinator:
Clayton Brown David Henke Facebook: Elkhart Parks and Rec
Dwight Fish
Accounting Manager: Instagram: elkhartparks
H. Brent Curry
Leslie Wingard Tonda Hines Recreation Facilities:
Office & Social Media Manager: Mary Olson Ideal Beach Water Park
Jennifer Kobie Kevin Bullard 52256 Ideal Beach Road
Arvis Dawson
Administrative Professional: McNaughton Spray Park
Cara Montana 635 Arcade Avenue
Park Board:
Lead Park Ranger: Sarah Santerre NIBCO Water & Ice Park
Stan McCray Nekeisha Alayna Alexis 303 NIBCO Parkway
Kim Henke
Pierre Moran Swimming Pool
119 West Wolf
Tolson Community Center
Stay 1320 Benham Avenue
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o u c h Parks Facebook – www.facebook.com/elkhartparks
T Pierre Moran – www.facebood.com/pierremoranpool
Riverview – www.facebook/riverviewsoftballelkhart/
McNaughton – www.facebook.com/mcnaughtonspraypark
NIBCO – www.facebook.com/nibcowaterandicepark
Ideal Beach – www.facebook.com/idealbeachelkhart
Farmers Market – www.facebook.com/elkhartfarmersmarket
Parks Instagram – www.instagram.com/elkhartparks/
Email – city.parks@coei.org
Call – 574-295-7275
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Events
Town Green Social
Town Green
575 East Jackson Blvd.
Presented by: Elkhart Parks and Recreation, WeImpact, and
Martin’s Supermarkets
Artisanal vendors, food trucks, musical entertainment, children’s
activities, beer garden provided by Five Star Dive Bar.
FREE
Wednesday, September 1
4-7 pm entertainment provided by After Ours
Wednesday, September 8
4-7 pm entertainment TBD
Trunk or Treat
Island Park
Sycamore Street at Main Street
Presented by: Elkhart Parks and Recreation and Lippert
Components with community partners providing candy and
information.
Wear your costumes and enjoy a safe Trick or Treating
experience for children 12 and under
FREE
Saturday, October 16
12-2 pm
Summer Chill Pinewood
Concert Series Walk
NIBCO Water and Ice Park
Pinewood Park
301 NIBCO Parkway
3499 Newton Drive
Presented by: NIBCO
Presented by: The Elkhart Parks
FREE & Recreation Department, Elkhart
Friday, September 17 Police Department, and Elkhart
7-9 pm entertainment provided by Paul Erdman Fire Department are combining
talents to offer a one-night event
Last concert of the season.
at Pinewood Park.
You can expect a “not-
so-haunted” walking path
through the woods behind
Pinewood Elementary School
for families with children to
safely trick-or-treat at various
stations along the path.
FREE
Saturday, October 23
5-8 pm
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Events
Fall Fabulous Charter Bus
Pop Up Market Shopping Trip to IKEA
High Dive Pavilion
500 East Beardsley Ave. and Woodfield Mall
The Elkhart Parks and Recreation Department is hosting The Fall Civic Plaza Parking Lot
Fabulous Pop Up Market Holiday Bazaar at High Dive Pavilion 350 S. Main St.
featuring artisans, hand crafted items, direct sales and food We are offering a bus trip to Schaumburg, Illinois for shopping at
vendors. Ikea and/or The Woodfield Mall.
Vendor space is available for $25. The bus will leave from the Elkhart Civic Plaza parking lot at 8:00
FREE am and return around 9:00 pm.
Saturday, November 6 Seats are limited. Registration required by Friday, November 5.
9 am-2 pm COST $45 per person
Saturday, November 13
8 am-9 pm
Winterfest Parade
Main Street
As the City of Elkhart kicks off a month’s worth of Winterfest activities,
we bring you our lighted Winterfest Parade!
Expect to be WOWED by dancers, floats, City trucks, emergency
vehicles and much more during one of our favorite events!
The day’s events include Breakfast with Santa at Central Fire Station,
The Ralph Hartnagel Memorial Skate at NIBCO Water and Ice Park,
the Elkhart Education Foundation’s Ugly Sweater Run and Elkhart’s
annual Christmas tree lighting.
Saturday, December 4
Parade starts at 6 pm
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Programming
Adult Pickleball Adult Full Court Fives
Tolson Community Center
1320 Benham Ave.
Come and join us at the Tolson Community Center for Pickleball.
Basketball
Tolson Community Center
Adults that want to get out of the house can take a trip over to a 1320 Benham Ave.
multi-pickleball (three courts) facility between the hours of 9 am
-12 pm. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own paddles. Elkhart Parks and Recreation is hosting Full Court Fives
basketball every Monday and Friday at the Tolson.
The cost is just $1 per entry per person for the three hours of
playing. It is also encouraged to bring a partner! All abilities are Come compete and train.
welcome. Welcoming all skill sets.
FEES FREE
Monday-Friday: $1. Saturday: Free Monday and Friday
Monday-Friday, 9 am-12 pm 5-7:30 pm
Saturday, 2-5 pm
Tolson Open Gym
City Lights
Volleyball
Tolson Community Center
1320 Benham Ave.
In our fourth season of partnership with City
Lights Volleyball, we are hosting a six-week
volleyball open gym for grades 3rd-12th.
Volunteer coaches have agreed to spend
time with local youth for a top-notch learning
experience.
FREE
August 30 – October 15
Practices: Tuesdays and Thursdays
3rd-6th grades — 5-6:30 pm
7th-12th grades — 6:30-8 pm
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Programming
Movie Night After School Power Hours
Tolson Community Center Tolson Community Center
1320 Benham Ave. 1320 Benham Ave.
Do your kids need something to do that is safe for their Students are welcome to come spend time within our gym
weekend to begin? Come enjoy a two-hour movie at the Tolson. facilities until 5 pm. When it is time for younger kids to go in the
Movies shown are all kid-friendly and range from Disney movies gym, middle and high school students are encouraged to take
to family comedies. time to do homework in the recreation room. Grades 9-12.
FREE FREE
Fridays Monday-Friday
6-7:30 pm 2-5 pm
Saturday Youth Hoops
Tolson Community Center
1320 Benham Ave.
The Tolson Center is hosting youth hoops every Saturday.
Basketball will occur for the youth on one of the various courts
at the Tolson Center.
Parents are encouraged to stay and watch their child play, but
supervision will be provided. No registration required. Waiver
required to be filled out by parent. Drop In.
FREE
Saturdays
5-8 pm
First Lego League
McNaughton Pavilion
701 Arcade Ave.
This playful introductory STEM program ignites natural curiosity
and builds habits of learning with hands-on activities in the Lego
World. Grades K-1st.
COST $15 per participant
October 7-November 18
Youth Hoops Camp 4-H STEM Club
Studebaker Pavilion
Tolson Community Center 1020 McDonald Street
1320 Benham Ave.
4‑H STEM and agriculture programs equip young people with
Lets learn how to hoop or how about we sharpen your current the skills they need to succeed in life. Focus areas include
skills. Every Saturday basketball coaches will lead drills where computer science, robotics, environmental science, agri-
we learn and get better at hooping. science, financial literacy, entrepre-neurship, or veterinary
COST $10 science.
Saturdays, September 18 through October 9 COST $20 per child
1-3 pm Thursdays, October 15-November 19
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Programming
Intro to Jiu Jitsu Big Bad Bingo
High Dive Pavilion Tolson Community Center
500 East Beardsley Ave. 1320 Benham Ave.
Bring your child aged 7-12 to learn self defense from the Bingo will take place every Tuesday
pros. Youth will learn common techniques for every day tough evening for a chance to win
situations by using the martial art. household goods. Adults
COST $40 per participant only. Free to play.
Wednesdays, October 6-November 17 FREE
6-6:45 pm Tuesdays, August
17-September 7
6-7 pm
Youth Yoga
Willowdale Pavilion
1320 Olive Ave.
Why not introduce your child to yoga? Well now is your chance.
Yoga takes place every Thursday evening at Willowdale Park.
Intro requires no previous skill set!
COST $10 per participant
Thursdays, September 9-30 Double Dutch
6-7 pm
Jump Rope Club
Tolson Community Center
1320 Benham Ave.
Come learn a classic. Youth will be taught how to jump rope and
it will include free time with the ropes.
FREE
Wednesday, September 8-29
6-7 pm
Bird Hikes
Come and join a Park
Ranger-led hike and enjoy
the beauty and sounds of
local birds.
FREE
Yoga on the Green Saturdays
8 am
Downtown Central Green
350 S. Main St. September 11
Woodlawn Nature Center
Why not find inner peace, physical fitness, and even socializing
in a healthy environment? Yoga on the Green will help ease October 9
stress and help gain confidence for everyday life. Lets enjoy our Baker Park
beautiful city! November 13
COST $10 per participant Island Park
Mondays, September 13-October 4
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Ice Skating Rink
NIBCO Water & Ice Park
NIBCO Water & Ice Park Opening December 4, 2021 through February 2022
301 Nibco Pkwy.
ADMISSION:
Lace your skates and glide away at one of the City’s most 2 and under: FREE
celebrated treasures, NIBCO Water & Ice Park. Here you’ll find Ages 3 to Adult: $5.00
many visitors alike swirling and twirling, enjoying their ice skating Skate Rental: FREE
experience while the snow-covered landscape and the Elkhart
River serve as a unique backdrop. HOURS: Due to Covid19, we will be open in sessions with
cleaning in between each session.
Need skates? No problem, we stock over 200 pairs in various
sizes. Sizes limited for all ages. Double runner and adjustable Friday
skates available for young children. Call 574-970-7490 for more 6-7:30 pm; 8-9:30 pm
information. Saturday
Concessions and restrooms available. 1-2:30 pm; 3-4:30 pm; 6-7:30 pm; 8-9:30 pm
Sunday
1-2:30 pm; 3-4:30 pm
Special sessions will be scheduled for Winter break from
December 23 until January 7.
HOURS ARE WEATHER PERMITTING
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PRIVATE RENTAL
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www.ElkhartIndiana.org/Parks — 11Pavilion Rentals Pavilions are available for two sessions per day or full-day rentals. Session times available are: Half day: 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. 5 p.m. until midnight Full day: 8 a.m. until midnight High Dive (250 Capacity) $100.00 per session, Monday through Thursday $225.00 per session, Friday through Sunday and Holidays McNaughton (250 Capacity) $100.00 per session, Monday through Thursday $225.00 per session, Friday through Sunday and Holidays Pierre Moran (150 Capacity) $85.00 per session, Monday through Thursday $200.00 per session, Friday through Sunday and Holidays Studebaker (150 Capacity) $85.00 per session, Monday through Thursday $200.00 per session, Friday through Sunday and Holidays Willowdale (125 Capacity) $75.00 per session, Monday through Thursday $150.00 per session, Friday through Sunday and Holidays Capacity in each pavilion may vary depending on the status of COVID. Security Deposit/Damage Cleaning Fee: $300.00 Cash Only. Due at key pickup. Refundable if terms of the contract are met. Early entry and failure to clean and exit during the designated time will forfeit your deposit. Please call 574-295-7275 for questions and availability. 12 — www.ElkhartIndiana.org/Parks
Shelters and Site Rentals
No reservations will be taken over the phone, however, you may call to to check on availability.
Only cash or check with I.D. are accepted.
www.ElkhartIndiana.org/Parks — 13Policies and Refund Procedures
Registration and Payment Options No refunds or changes/transfer after the starting date of a
program for any other reason than what is listed above.
Registration for the City of Elkhart Parks & Recreation programs Note: Participants that register after the deadline will not be
are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Unless noted, eligible for a refund.
all registrations for recreation programs are only accepted at the
Elkhart Parks & Recreation office.
Pets In The Park
Many originals have enrollment limits and registration
deadlines. To ensure a spot in your favorite activity, Unless specifically posted, the only pets allowed in the
please be sure to register before the registration parks are domestic dogs, service animals and cats
deadline. Registering early will allow for proper which are under the control of their owners at
staffing levels. all times and secured to a leash no longer
Programs not paid for prior to stated than six feet. Pet owners must clean
deadline/or first day of program will be up after and properly dispose of
issued a late registration fee. their animal’s excrement, owners
are asked to carry a device for this
Cash, Money Order or Check with I.D.,
purpose.
or Credit Cards are accepted.
Weather Cancellation/Early Closure Park Watch
NO refunds will be given, after Vandalism, littering and improper
entering any Parks & Recreation use of the Parks and facilities result
facility, for any reason. in thousands of dollars of needless
expenses each year. Park users –
Facilities and programs may be canceled
we need your help! Please report
due to inclement weather. Such
any suspicious persons, activities,
cancellations, when needed, may be
vandalism, misuses, or violation of Park rules to the Police
posted on the City’s website,
Department by calling 9-1-1. No smoking and no alcohol is
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permitted. By working together, we can stretch dollars and help
Facebook at Elkhart Parks & Recreation.
assure safe, attractive parks for ourselves and our children.
Determination may not be made until 1/2
hour prior to opening a facility or right up to
the program start time. It is advised that you Photo Release
call ahead prior to attending.
By registering for any Elkhart
Early closures may include, but are not limited to, low Parks & Recreation program,
attendance or unfavorable weather conditions such as you agree to allow publication
rain, cold temperatures, or any dangerous conditions, i.e. of photos taken at any
thunderstorms, dangerous winds, etc. Power outages and program, event or facility
mechanical problems may also require closure. association with the City of
Elkhart Parks & Recreation
Refund Policies and Procedures Department.
The Parks & Recreation Department has the following refund
policy regarding instructional (swim/tennis) programs: Would you like to be a Volunteer or Program
1. The Department reserves the right to cancel any activity or Instructor?
program due to low enrollment. If the Department cancels a The Elkhart Parks & Recreation Department is interested in
program, all fees will be refunded. speaking with you if you would like to
2. All requests for a refund must be submitted in person at the volunteer to assist with special project
Parks office five (5) working days prior to the first day of class. or events, as well as anyone with
Receipt of payment is required for a refund. a special skill or talent that
3. There will be a $5.00 processing fee per child/adult, per class, you may like to share with
for all requests for refunds. others by teaching a class
4. Refunds will not be given after registration has closed, except for us. Please contact us
when an illness or injury (with written notice from Doctor) has at 574-295-7275.
occurred prior to the first day of class.
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Local parks are an integral part of a happy, healthy city!
Elkhart Parks & Recreation offers a wide range of recreational opportunities for adults and children alike
by providing innovative and sustainable services at all city parks and recreational centers.
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