Visit.
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Experience
Elkhart.
The city of Elkhart has amenities for all; plenty of outdoor recreation like bike paths, nature reserves, quilt gardens, parks, and our environmental center. Enjoy a range of dining and shopping options.
Elkhart is also home to several museums and cultural landmarks including the Midwest Museum of American Art, the Ruthmere Museum, the National New York Central Railroad Museum, and the Wellfield Botanic Gardens.

Experience
Elkhart.
The city of Elkhart has amenities for all; plenty of outdoor recreation like bike paths, nature reserves, quilt gardens, parks, and our environmental center. Enjoy a range of dining and shopping options.
Elkhart is also home to several museums and cultural landmarks including the Midwest Museum of American Art, the Ruthmere Museum, the National New York Central Railroad Museum, and the Wellfield Botanic Gardens.

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- 21Fair Housing Poster Contest – “Won’t You Be My Neighbor”8:00 am - 12:00 amATTENTION 3RD-6TH GRADE ARTIST!!!!!!! It’s your time to shine! This year’s theme is “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” and we’d love to see your artwork of a neighborhood that everyone is welcomed to live in!! Contact the Elkhart Human Relations Commission at (574) 322-4431 if you have any q , ...
- 22Fair Housing Poster Contest – “Won’t You Be My Neighbor”All DayATTENTION 3RD-6TH GRADE ARTIST!!!!!!! It’s your time to shine! This year’s theme is “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” and we’d love to see your artwork of a neighborhood that everyone is welcomed to live in!! Contact the Elkhart Human Relations Commission at (574) 322-4431 if you have any q , ...Volunteer Day: Wood Duck Box Installation10:00 am - 2:00 pmVolunteer with us at the Elkhart Environmental Center on Saturday, February 22nd for a day of hands-on conservation work! Beginning at 10 AM, we will be installing Wood Duck nesting boxes around our property to give these beautiful birds safe places to raise their young during the nesting season. Whether you have worke , ...
- 23Fair Housing Poster Contest – “Won’t You Be My Neighbor”All DayATTENTION 3RD-6TH GRADE ARTIST!!!!!!! It’s your time to shine! This year’s theme is “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” and we’d love to see your artwork of a neighborhood that everyone is welcomed to live in!! Contact the Elkhart Human Relations Commission at (574) 322-4431 if you have any q , ...
- 24Fair Housing Poster Contest – “Won’t You Be My Neighbor”All DayATTENTION 3RD-6TH GRADE ARTIST!!!!!!! It’s your time to shine! This year’s theme is “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” and we’d love to see your artwork of a neighborhood that everyone is welcomed to live in!! Contact the Elkhart Human Relations Commission at (574) 322-4431 if you have any q , ...
- 25Fair Housing Poster Contest – “Won’t You Be My Neighbor”All DayATTENTION 3RD-6TH GRADE ARTIST!!!!!!! It’s your time to shine! This year’s theme is “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” and we’d love to see your artwork of a neighborhood that everyone is welcomed to live in!! Contact the Elkhart Human Relations Commission at (574) 322-4431 if you have any q , ...
- 26Fair Housing Poster Contest – “Won’t You Be My Neighbor”All DayATTENTION 3RD-6TH GRADE ARTIST!!!!!!! It’s your time to shine! This year’s theme is “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” and we’d love to see your artwork of a neighborhood that everyone is welcomed to live in!! Contact the Elkhart Human Relations Commission at (574) 322-4431 if you have any q , ...
- 27Fair Housing Poster Contest – “Won’t You Be My Neighbor”All DayATTENTION 3RD-6TH GRADE ARTIST!!!!!!! It’s your time to shine! This year’s theme is “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” and we’d love to see your artwork of a neighborhood that everyone is welcomed to live in!! Contact the Elkhart Human Relations Commission at (574) 322-4431 if you have any q , ...Special Human Relations Commission Meetings9:30 am - 10:00 amElkhart Parks & Recreation Community Conversation5:00 pm - 7:00 pmCommunity Conversations: Help Shape the Future of Our Parks! Elkhart Parks & Recreation invites you to Community Conversations, a series of open-house discussions where your voice will help shape the future of our parks, programs, and facilities. Stop by, share your ideas, and tell us what you’d like to see in our , ...
- 28Fair Housing Poster Contest – “Won’t You Be My Neighbor”All DayATTENTION 3RD-6TH GRADE ARTIST!!!!!!! It’s your time to shine! This year’s theme is “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” and we’d love to see your artwork of a neighborhood that everyone is welcomed to live in!! Contact the Elkhart Human Relations Commission at (574) 322-4431 if you have any q , ...Woodlawn Cozy Cocoa Walk6:00 pm - 8:00 pmThe Woodlawn Cozy Cocoa Walk invites you to enjoy a magical evening stroll through the beautiful trails at Woodlawn Nature Center. Held every Friday from December through February, this family-friendly event runs from 6 PM to 8 PM. Sip on hot cocoa as you explore the serene winter landscape, perfect for creating specia , ...
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- 21Fair Housing Poster Contest – “Won’t You Be My Neighbor”All DayATTENTION 3RD-6TH GRADE ARTIST!!!!!!! It’s your time to shine! This year’s theme is “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” and we’d love to see your artwork of a neighborhood that everyone is welcomed to live in!! Contact the Elkhart Human Relations Commission at (574) 322-4431 if you have any q , ...
- 22Fair Housing Poster Contest – “Won’t You Be My Neighbor”All DayATTENTION 3RD-6TH GRADE ARTIST!!!!!!! It’s your time to shine! This year’s theme is “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” and we’d love to see your artwork of a neighborhood that everyone is welcomed to live in!! Contact the Elkhart Human Relations Commission at (574) 322-4431 if you have any q , ...Volunteer Day: Wood Duck Box Installation10:00 am - 2:00 pmVolunteer with us at the Elkhart Environmental Center on Saturday, February 22nd for a day of hands-on conservation work! Beginning at 10 AM, we will be installing Wood Duck nesting boxes around our property to give these beautiful birds safe places to raise their young during the nesting season. Whether you have worke , ...
- 23Fair Housing Poster Contest – “Won’t You Be My Neighbor”All DayATTENTION 3RD-6TH GRADE ARTIST!!!!!!! It’s your time to shine! This year’s theme is “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” and we’d love to see your artwork of a neighborhood that everyone is welcomed to live in!! Contact the Elkhart Human Relations Commission at (574) 322-4431 if you have any q , ...
- 24Fair Housing Poster Contest – “Won’t You Be My Neighbor”All DayATTENTION 3RD-6TH GRADE ARTIST!!!!!!! It’s your time to shine! This year’s theme is “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” and we’d love to see your artwork of a neighborhood that everyone is welcomed to live in!! Contact the Elkhart Human Relations Commission at (574) 322-4431 if you have any q , ...
- 25Fair Housing Poster Contest – “Won’t You Be My Neighbor”All DayATTENTION 3RD-6TH GRADE ARTIST!!!!!!! It’s your time to shine! This year’s theme is “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” and we’d love to see your artwork of a neighborhood that everyone is welcomed to live in!! Contact the Elkhart Human Relations Commission at (574) 322-4431 if you have any q , ...
- 26Fair Housing Poster Contest – “Won’t You Be My Neighbor”All DayATTENTION 3RD-6TH GRADE ARTIST!!!!!!! It’s your time to shine! This year’s theme is “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” and we’d love to see your artwork of a neighborhood that everyone is welcomed to live in!! Contact the Elkhart Human Relations Commission at (574) 322-4431 if you have any q , ...
- 27Fair Housing Poster Contest – “Won’t You Be My Neighbor”All DayATTENTION 3RD-6TH GRADE ARTIST!!!!!!! It’s your time to shine! This year’s theme is “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” and we’d love to see your artwork of a neighborhood that everyone is welcomed to live in!! Contact the Elkhart Human Relations Commission at (574) 322-4431 if you have any q , ...Special Human Relations Commission Meetings9:30 am - 10:00 amElkhart Parks & Recreation Community Conversation5:00 pm - 7:00 pmCommunity Conversations: Help Shape the Future of Our Parks! Elkhart Parks & Recreation invites you to Community Conversations, a series of open-house discussions where your voice will help shape the future of our parks, programs, and facilities. Stop by, share your ideas, and tell us what you’d like to see in our , ...
- 28Fair Housing Poster Contest – “Won’t You Be My Neighbor”All DayATTENTION 3RD-6TH GRADE ARTIST!!!!!!! It’s your time to shine! This year’s theme is “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” and we’d love to see your artwork of a neighborhood that everyone is welcomed to live in!! Contact the Elkhart Human Relations Commission at (574) 322-4431 if you have any q , ...Woodlawn Cozy Cocoa Walk6:00 pm - 8:00 pmThe Woodlawn Cozy Cocoa Walk invites you to enjoy a magical evening stroll through the beautiful trails at Woodlawn Nature Center. Held every Friday from December through February, this family-friendly event runs from 6 PM to 8 PM. Sip on hot cocoa as you explore the serene winter landscape, perfect for creating specia , ...
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City
Bikeways.
Greenleaf Route
Greenleaf Route – 3.8 miles
Greenway Route
Greenway Route – 1.6 miles
Indiana Bike Lane
Indiana Bike Lane – 1.7 miles
Lusher Bike Path
Lusher Bike Path – 0.3 miles
Maple Heart Trail
MapleHeart Trail – .4 miles
Riverwalk Route
Riverwalk Route – 4.1 miles
Sterling Bike Lane
Sterling BikeLane – 1.1 miles
Strong Route
Strong Route – 2.3 miles
Wood Route
Wood Route – 2.2 miles
City
Bikeways.
Greenleaf Route
Greenleaf Route – 3.8 miles
Greenway Route
Greenway Route – 1.6 miles
Indiana Bike Lane
Indiana Bike Lane – 1.7 miles
Lusher Bike Path
Lusher Bike Path – 0.3 miles
Maple Heart Trail
MapleHeart Trail – .4 miles
Riverwalk Route
Riverwalk Route – 4.1 miles
Sterling Bike Lane
Sterling BikeLane – 1.1 miles
Strong Route
Strong Route – 2.3 miles
Wood Route
Wood Route – 2.2 miles

Parks &
Recreation.
The Elkhart Parks & Recreation Department shall provide and maintain quality parks, facilities, open/natural spaces, and services to enhance the physical, social, and emotional well-being of Elkhart’s citizenry.


Environmental
Center.
The Elkhart Environmental Center has been opened to the public for 25 years now! This environmental education facility offers environmental educational programs, events and volunteer opportunities for all citizens. The EEC has multiple outdoor settings including the Edible Education Garden, Reflection Grove, wetlands, hiking trails, a boat launch, and more!
