Parks and Recreation
Parks and Recreation.
Parks and Recreation.Now Hiring!
Hiring for Summer Seasonal positions will begin soon. Please check back for more information.
Events
Purchase food and drink from local food vendors, or feel free to bring your own. (No alcohol, please.)
July 16 – Hideous Business
August 20 – High Gravity
September 17 – Paul Erdman
Programs
Indoor Pickleball is offered from 9 am to 12 pm, Monday through Friday at the Tolson Community Center. Cost is just $1 per player.
All ability levels are welcome!
Open gym time for teens in grades 9-12 is available from 3 pm to 5 pm, Monday through Friday.
Adult Open Gym is available from 5 pm to 8 pm on Mondays and Saturdays.
Youth Open Gym is available on Saturdays from 1 pm to 2 pm.
After school programs for children in elementary grades are available from 2:45 pm to 6 pm, Monday through Friday.
- Monday – Lego Club
- Tuesday – Library Club
- Wednesday – Life Skills Club
- Thursday – Parks & Arts Club
- Friday – Cinema Club
Recreational
Venues.
NIBCO Water and Ice Park will open Saturday, December 4, 2021. (weather permitting)
We will be open for 90-minute sessions and cleaning will take place between sessions. Staff will routinely disinfect high-touch surfaces and skates between uses.
We are not requiring reservations or buying tickets in advance. Staff will be keeping count of patrons as they enter and exit & admission will be first come, first served. Admission will be $5 per person and skate rental will be free this year.
We hope that these policies will allow our patrons to have a fun and safe experience at NIBCO Water and Ice Park.
| 2021-22 Season | Hours of Operation | Admission Fees |
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December 4th-February 27th
All Open Dates/Times
are Weather Permitting
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Fridays
6 pm – 7:30 pm
8 pm – 9:30 pm
Saturdays
1 pm – 2:30 pm
3 pm – 4:30 pm
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Sundays
1 pm – 2:30 pm
3 pm – 4:30 pm
Please call ahead to check on hours of operation, hours are subject to change.
Capacity is limited.
574-970-7490
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Admission
$5.00
Ages 3 – Adult 2 & Under
Free
Skate Rental
Free
Other Services
Skate
Sharpening $6.00 |
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Winter Recess Hours
December 23rd-January 7th
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Official
Holiday Hours |
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Monday-Saturday
1 pm – 2:30 pm
3 pm – 4:30 pm
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Sundays
1 pm – 2:30 pm
3 pm – 4:30 pm
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Christmas Eve
1 pm – 2:30 pm
3 pm – 4:30 pm
8 pm – 10:30 pm
Christmas Day CLOSED
New Year’s Eve
1 pm – 2:30 pm
3 pm – 4:30 pm
8 pm – 10:30 pm
New Year’s Day
3 pm – 5:00 pm
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Martin Luther
King Day & President’s Day January 17th & February 21st
1 pm – 2:30 pm
3 pm – 4:30 pm
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Ideal Beach Water Park
52256 Ideal Beach Road
574-262-1769
Ideal Beach Water Park / Elkhart, IN A trip to Ideal Beach is the perfect way to spend a summer day. Park amenities include: lakefront beach, wading pool, playground, sand volleyball courts, miniature golf, picnic areas, two corkscrew water slides, and concession stand. Picnic sites may be reserved through Ideal Beach, but Pavilion rental must be made through the Parks and Recreation Office.
McNaughton Spray Park
635 Arcade Avenue
574-970-5947
A Spray Park located in McNaughton Park. The facility provides kids of all ages a new and exciting aquatic atmosphere.
Water features include: a large bucket spill, spray loops, team sprays, cannons, power volcanoes, aqua domes, spray nozzles, jets, valves, and water guns. A concession stand, picnic area, loungers, and shade umbrellas will help make your visit even more enjoyable.
Pierre Moran Pool
119 West Wolf Avenue
574-293-7946
A family-friendly, swimming facility that features 2 pools: a zero-depth entry to 3 1/2 foot body of water with toddler-friendly playscapes, a 3-5 foot deep recreational pool, and a 10 foot deep well. Enjoy the large corkscrew-shaped waterslide. Relax by the pool under a shade umbrella or catch some rays on one of our many loungers. Refreshments are available from our concession stand.
The Elkhart Parks and Recreation Department offers five indoor pavilions that are available for rental throughout the year, High Dive, McNaughton, Pierre Moran, Studebaker, and Willowdale.
Pavilion amenities include a full kitchen, heating/air conditioning,12′ rectangular tables (seating 10 guests each), and chairs (seating capacity based on pavilion size).
No reservations will be taken over the phone, however, you may call to check availability.
Cash, Check, Money Order, and Credit/Debit Cards for Rentals Only.
Rental Process
- You must be 21 to rent.
- Rental fees must be paid in full at the time of reservation.
- The rental contract must be signed.
Security Deposit/Key Pick Up
- A cash-only security deposit of $300.00 will be due at the time of key pick-up.
- Key pick-up is between the hours of 8 A.M. and 4:00 P.M.
Security Deposit/Key Return
- Provided that the guidelines and requirements of the rental agreement are upheld, the deposit is refundable when the pavilion key is returned.
- Keys should be returned the first business day following your event.
- Keys may be returned between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M.
League Director- Ed Bellows
For men’s leagues we will be offering the following
Tuesday – Semi Competitive League (3hr’s then 1-up)
Tuesday – Recreational League (1hr then outs)
Thursday – Recreational League (3hr’s then 1-up)
For COED we will be offering the following
Wednesday – Competitive League (2hr’s then outs)
Thursday – Recreational Leagues (1hr for females only)
Fee: 2021 Summer softball entry fee is $750.00 for a 20 game season plus tournament. If registered and PAID before 5:00pm on March 31, a discount of $50 will be applied
If you are planning to play on Thursday night, don’t delay, this night fills up fast. Once they get filled up the league will be closed.
Recreational
Venues.
NIBCO Water and Ice Park will open Saturday, December 4, 2021. (weather permitting)
We will be open for 90-minute sessions and cleaning will take place between sessions. Staff will routinely disinfect high-touch surfaces and skates between uses.
We are not requiring reservations or buying tickets in advance. Staff will be keeping count of patrons as they enter and exit & admission will be first come, first served. Admission will be $5 per person and skate rental will be free this year.
We hope that these policies will allow our patrons to have a fun and safe experience at NIBCO Water and Ice Park.
| 2021-22 Season | Hours of Operation | Admission Fees |
|
December 4th-February 27th
All Open Dates/Times
are Weather Permitting
|
Fridays
6 pm – 7:30 pm
8 pm – 9:30 pm
Saturdays
1 pm – 2:30 pm
3 pm – 4:30 pm
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Sundays
1 pm – 2:30 pm
3 pm – 4:30 pm
Please call ahead to check on hours of operation, hours are subject to change.
Capacity is limited.
574-970-7490
|
Admission
$5.00
Ages 3 – Adult 2 & Under
Free
Skate Rental
Free
Other Services
Skate
Sharpening $6.00 |
|
Winter Recess Hours
December 23rd-January 7th
|
Official
Holiday Hours |
|
|
|
Monday-Saturday
1 pm – 2:30 pm
3 pm – 4:30 pm
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Sundays
1 pm – 2:30 pm
3 pm – 4:30 pm
|
Christmas Eve
1 pm – 2:30 pm
3 pm – 4:30 pm
8 pm – 10:30 pm
Christmas Day CLOSED
New Year’s Eve
1 pm – 2:30 pm
3 pm – 4:30 pm
8 pm – 10:30 pm
New Year’s Day
3 pm – 5:00 pm
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Martin Luther
King Day & President’s Day January 17th & February 21st
1 pm – 2:30 pm
3 pm – 4:30 pm
|
Ideal Beach Water Park
52256 Ideal Beach Road
574-262-1769
Ideal Beach Water Park / Elkhart, IN A trip to Ideal Beach is the perfect way to spend a summer day. Park amenities include: lakefront beach, wading pool, playground, sand volleyball courts, miniature golf, picnic areas, two corkscrew water slides, and concession stand. Picnic sites may be reserved through Ideal Beach, but Pavilion rental must be made through the Parks and Recreation Office.
McNaughton Spray Park
635 Arcade Avenue
574-970-5947
A Spray Park located in McNaughton Park. The facility provides kids of all ages a new and exciting aquatic atmosphere.
Water features include: a large bucket spill, spray loops, team sprays, cannons, power volcanoes, aqua domes, spray nozzles, jets, valves, and water guns. A concession stand, picnic area, loungers, and shade umbrellas will help make your visit even more enjoyable.
Pierre Moran Pool
119 West Wolf Avenue
574-293-7946
A family-friendly, swimming facility that features 2 pools: a zero-depth entry to 3 1/2 foot body of water with toddler-friendly playscapes, a 3-5 foot deep recreational pool, and a 10 foot deep well. Enjoy the large corkscrew-shaped waterslide. Relax by the pool under a shade umbrella or catch some rays on one of our many loungers. Refreshments are available from our concession stand.
The Elkhart Parks and Recreation Department offers five indoor pavilions that are available for rental throughout the year, High Dive, McNaughton, Pierre Moran, Studebaker, and Willowdale.
Pavilion amenities include a full kitchen, heating/air conditioning,12′ rectangular tables (seating 10 guests each), and chairs (seating capacity based on pavilion size).
No reservations will be taken over the phone, however, you may call to check availability.
Cash, Check, Money Order, and Credit/Debit Cards for Rentals Only.
Rental Process
- You must be 21 to rent.
- Rental fees must be paid in full at the time of reservation.
- The rental contract must be signed.
Security Deposit/Key Pick Up
- A cash-only security deposit of $300.00 will be due at the time of key pick-up.
- Key pick-up is between the hours of 8 A.M. and 4:00 P.M.
Security Deposit/Key Return
- Provided that the guidelines and requirements of the rental agreement are upheld, the deposit is refundable when the pavilion key is returned.
- Keys should be returned the first business day following your event.
- Keys may be returned between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M.
League Director- Ed Bellows
