The addition of a fifth Winamac Park Board member will have to wait for at least another month. Last week, the Pulaski County Public Library Board appointed Sandy Lucas to the park board. Continue reading
Winamac Park Board Appointment Put on Hold
Winamac Park Board Establishes ‘Friends of the Parks’ Group
The Winamac Park Board is hoping to make it easier for residents to help out with the town’s park facilities. Park Advisory Council Chair Dave Bennett told the park board Thursday that many people and organizations would like to get involved but don’t currently have a method for doing so. Continue reading
Winamac Park Board to Get Update on Rainy Day Fund
The Winamac Park Board is expected to receive an update on the establishment of a Rainy Day Fund when it meets this evening. The measure would pave the way for potential grant opportunities for the town’s park and recreation facilities. Continue reading
Pulaski County Public Library Board Appoints Fifth Winamac Park Board Member
The Winamac Park Board now has a fifth member. The Pulaski County Public Library Board appointed Sandy Lucas to the park board Wednesday. Continue reading
Pulaski County Public Library Board to Appoint Fifth Winamac Park Board Member
The Winamac Park Board is ready for a fifth member. That’s what park board member and town manager Brad Zellers told the Winamac Town Council last week. Continue reading
Residents Weigh In on Winamac Parks
Winamac-area residents had the chance Wednesday to offer input on the town’s park and recreation facilities. As part of the process of putting together a five-year park and recreation plan, members of the public got to share what they like about the parks, as well as potential areas for improvement. Continue reading
Winamac Park Input Session Scheduled this Evening
Winamac residents have the chance to weigh in this evening on the future of the town’s park and recreation facilities. The town’s in the process of putting together a five-year park and recreation plan, and officials are seeking input from the public. The park board is holding a public hearing at 6:00 this evening in the Winamac Municipal Utility Complex. Continue reading
Winamac Park Board Appoints Advisory Council Members
The Winamac Park Board now officially has some help with its efforts. During last week’s meeting, the board passed a resolution establishing an advisory council to help provide input on the town’s park and recreation facilities. Continue reading
Public Meeting Scheduled for Winamac Park Input
Winamac residents will have the chance to offer their ideas about the future of the town’s park and recreation facilities. The Winamac Park Board is hosting a public input session on Wednesday, September 14 at 6:00 p.m. in the Winamac Municipal Utility Complex. Continue reading
Winamac Park Board Decides to Forego Compensation, Works to Establish Rainy Day Fund
Winamac Park Board members have decided not to seek compensation for their service. Continue reading
Winamac Park Board Discusses Park Pavilion Upgrades, Veteran’s Memorial Park Benches
Upgrades may soon be coming to the Winamac Town Park Pavilion. The structure dates back to the 19th Century, and now it’s in need of some repairs. Continue reading
Landscape Improvements Planned for Winamac Parkway, Ash Tree Removal Continues
The Winamac Parkway may soon be getting some landscaping upgrades. Austin Felty approached the Winamac Park Board Thursday about planting trees along the trail as an Eagle Scout project. Continue reading
Upgrades Sought for Winamac Playground Equipment
The Town of Winamac is looking to upgrade some of its playground equipment. The park board voted Thursday to proceed with the replacement of two slides, after Park Manager Dave DeLorenzo previously voiced concerns with their condition. Continue reading
Winamac Park Board to Discuss Finances, Member Compensation
The Winamac Park Board will continue its discussion of the 2017 park and recreation budget this evening. During a budget work session last week, Town Attorney Justin Schramm discussed the possibility of a special tax for park facilities, as well as a Rainy Day Fund. More information is expected when the park board meets tonight at 6:00. Continue reading
Winamac Council Updated on Park Board Progress, Budget Plans
The Winamac Town Council received an update Monday on the progress of the town’s new park board. Council members established the board earlier this year, in part, to oversee Winamac’s swimming pool rebuilding project and open the door to new grant funding opportunities. Continue reading
Winamac Park Board Discusses Town Park Athletic Facilities
The Winamac Park Board is looking to improve some of the athletic equipment at the Town Park. Specifically, the town’s looking to replace the two sets of soccer goals with newer models. If you’re still a beginner of the sport, it would be advantageous for you to know that professional footballers use grip socks to improve performance. Continue reading
Pool Costs Nearly Within Reach for Winamac
Winamac’s swimming pool rebuilding project continues moving closer to the construction phase. Continue reading
Winamac Park Board Finalizing Advisory Council Appointments
The Winamac Park Board is finalizing plans for the creation of an advisory council. It will be tasked with getting public input on the town’s park and recreation facilities, as well as helping with potential fund raising efforts. Continue reading
Winamac Park Board Gets to Work on Five-Year Plan
Work is now underway to develop a five-year plan for Winamac’s park and recreation facilities. Katie Bierrum, who’s putting the comprehensive plan together as part of her coursework at Purdue University, discussed the plan with the Winamac Park Board Thursday. As part of the process, she’s gathering information about the park facilities, and is also asking board members what direction they want to see the facilities take in the future. Continue reading
Winamac Council Continues Pool Funding Arrangements
The Winamac Town Council has decided to officially hold off on transferring funds for the town’s swimming pool rebuilding project until next year. The town had previously pledged $150,000 toward the $643,000 project, and then decided to take that money out of its Economic Development Income Tax Fund. Continue reading
