The Starke County Forest has the potential to be a destination for hands-on learning. That’s according to Forester Bruce Wakeland, who donated the 129-acre property and currently manages it for the county.
Starke County Park Board Considers Forming Bass Lake Beach and Campground Work Group
The Starke County Park Board is thinking about putting together a work group to help set goals for the future of the Bass Lake Beach and Campground. But how much good that would do was a topic of debate during Tuesday’s park board meeting.
Starke County Council Creates Fund for Park Donations
You can now make a donation to the Starke County Park Board. While the park board oversees a few different facilities, including the Bass Lake Beach and Campground and the Starke County Forest, it does not have a dedicated funding source from the county government. However, the county council last week created a “special non-reverting park and recreation fund,” designed to let the park board accept “gifts, donations, and subsidies.”
Starke County Park Board Discusses Plans for Beach House Patio Repair, Eventual Beach Restoration
The Bass Lake Beach may be getting some more repairs in the near future. Efforts to stabilize the beach house patio have been started by local residents and the Starke County Park Board, working with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources.
Starke County Chamber of Commerce Hires Executive Director
The Starke County Chamber of Commerce has a new executive director. Continue reading
Bass Lake Beach and Campground Operator Plans Repairs, Amid Questions from Park Board
The operators of the Bass Lake Beach and Campground say they’re making some updates to the facility, after several repairs were suggested during a recent inspection. Lessee Richard Callahan, his attorney Dave Wallsmith, and assistant manager Larry Clarich met with the Starke County Park Board Tuesday to address those concerns. Continue reading
Starke County Park Board May Wait Until Next Year to Apply for DNR Grant
The Starke County Park Board may have to wait another year before applying for grant funding from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. Continue reading
Starke County Park Board Hopes to Discuss Erie Trail Lease with Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum
The Starke County Park Board may consider taking over the operation of the North Judson Erie Trail. The facility is owned by the Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum. Starke County’s five-year park plan suggests that the county lease it. Continue reading
Starke Park Board to Request Repairs to Bass Lake Beach and Campground, Following Inspection
The Bass Lake Beach and Campground has several issues that need to be addressed, according to an independent inspection completed at the request of the Starke County Park Board. Continue reading
Beavers Removed from Starke County Forest to Solve Drainage Issues
Beavers have been removed from the Starke County Forest, in an attempt to improve drainage in the area. Starke County Park Board President Debbie Mix says the removal is complete, and the board approved the bill for the work Tuesday. Continue reading
Starke County Park Board Working to Schedule Bass Lake Beach Inspection
The Starke County Park Board is finalizing arrangements for an independent inspection of the Bass Lake Beach. Continue reading
Starke County Park Board Now Eligible for DNR Grants, Plans Signage for County Forest
The Starke County Park Board can now apply for grant funding from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. Park Board President Debbie Mix has received notification that the DNR has accepted the board’s five-year plan. That means Starke County is now eligible for grants from the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Continue reading
Starke County Chamber Executive Director Announces Departure
The Starke County Chamber of Commerce will soon have a new executive director. Debbie Mix is leaving after seven years in that position to pursue a new career opportunity. Continue reading
Starke Commissioners Approve Independent Inspection of Bass Lake Beach and Campground
The Bass Lake Beach and Campground will be inspected by an independent contractor. Continue reading
Beaver Relocation Planned to Solve Drainage Issues Near Starke County Forest
Beavers in the Starke County Forest may soon be relocated, in an effort to solve drainage issues in the area. For the past several months, a neighboring landowner has been blaming beaver dams in the forest for flooding, but Forester Bruce Wakeland has disputed those claims. Continue reading
Starke County Park Board Finalizes Five-Year Plan
The Starke County Park Board has finalized a five-year plan for the county’s park and recreation facilities. The document will help guide improvements at parks, such as the Bass Lake Beach and Campground, the Starke County Forest, and Yellow River access sites at Range Road and English Lake. Continue reading
Starke County Park Board Still Waiting for Bass Lake Beach and Campground Inspection Report
The Starke County Park Board continues to demand documentation of the Bass Lake Beach and Campground’s condition. County Building Inspector Terry Stephenson visited the property in December, but hasn’t provided a formal inspection report, as requested by Park Board President Debbie Mix. Continue reading
Starke Park Board Seeks Documentation on Bass Lake Beach and Campground Code Violations
Bass Lake Beach and Campground improvements continue to be monitored by the Starke County Park Board. Continue reading
Starke County Park Board Updated on Five-Year Plan
The Starke County Park Board is ready to submit a draft of its five-year plan, but what effect it will have on the Bass Lake Beach and Campground remains to be seen. The Troyer Group has been gathering input about the county’s park facilities and is now putting the finishing touches on a 34-page draft. Continue reading
Bass Lake Beach Gazebo Repaired, Planning Continues for Other Improvements
Upgrades are continuing at the Bass Lake Beach and Campground. Assistant Manager Larry Clarich told the Starke County Park Board Tuesday that repairs to the gazebo are basically complete. Continue reading
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