Playground equipment is expected to be discussed during tonight’s Winamac Park Board meeting. The matter will be brought up during the public input portion, according to the advance meeting agenda.
Continue readingWinamac Park Board to Meet Tonight
Winamac Park Board to Award Construction Bid for New Town Park Restrooms Tonight
The Winamac Park Board will award a construction bid for the Town Park restroom project tonight. Plans call for the old brick restrooms to be demolished and replaced with a new structure, with more ADA-compliant stalls and more room in general. The park board received bids from the FORM-IT Corporation for $165,000 and Gariup Construction Company for $347,500.
Continue readingVeterans Memorial Park Concrete Removal, Bench Installation Discussed with Winamac Park Board
Efforts continue to expand the green space at Veterans Memorial Park in Winamac. During last week’s park board meeting, board member and town manager Brad Zellers said there might be some money in the town’s curb and sidewalk budget to remove the remnants of a concrete ramp off of Washington Street.
Continue readingActivities, Tours Bringing Visitors to Winamac Town Park
The Winamac Town Park has been a busy place this summer. In addition to the Pulaski County Fair and Northern Indiana Power from the Past, Park Manager Dave DeLorenzo told the park board last Thursday that there have also been a number of smaller events and group visits.
Continue readingWinamac Park Board Looking to Move Forward with Grant-Funded Park Upgrades
As the Winamac Park Board prepares to rebuild the restrooms in the Town Park, the completion of the grant paperwork also means that several smaller projects will be able to move ahead. Last year, the park board was awarded a Land and Water Conservation Fund grant.
Continue readingWinamac Park Board Discusses Landscaping Upgrades at Fairground Entrance
The Winamac Park Board is revisiting plans to upgrade the landscaping near the entrance to the fairgrounds, but getting it done it time for this year’s 4-H Fair may prove to be a challenge. Last year, the park board agreed to let the Pulaski County Jr. Leaders replace the entrance sign, remove most of the bushes surrounding it, and replace the wooden posts used as edging.
Continue readingTree Removal, Replacement Continue in Winamac Town Park
New trees have been planted in the Winamac Town Park, while old trees continue to be removed. Park Manager Dave DeLorenzo told the park board last week that 15 of the park’s 18 new trees have now been planted, thanks to Proscapes Unlimited, Dave Bennett, and Park Board Member Jon Chapman. The planting was originally scheduled to take place during a park cleanup day last month, but was delayed by flooding.
Continue readingWinamac Park Board Approves Bench Installation at Veterans Memorial Park
After years of discussions, Veterans Memorial Park in Winamac may finally get a bench. The town’s park board voted Thursday to allow the VFW and any other interested veterans groups to work on the effort.
Continue readingWinamac Park Board to Meet Tonight
The Winamac Park Board will meet tonight. Board members have begun the process of seeking construction bids for the Town Park restroom project. Plans call for the old brick restrooms in the front of the park to be demolished and replaced with a new structure, with more ADA-compliant stalls and more room in general.
Continue readingWinamac Town Park Cleanup Day Canceled Due to Flooding Concerns
Flooding concerns have led to the cancellation of tomorrow’s Winamac Town Park cleanup day. Park Board President Chris Schramm made the announcement during Thursday’s board meeting.
Continue readingVolunteers, Landscaping Companies to Take Part in Next Month’s Winamac Town Park Cleanup Day
Plans are being finalized for next month’s Winamac Town Park cleanup day. Park Manager Dave DeLorenzo told the town’s park board last week that 18 trees have been ordered for planting during the event, and the Winamac Tree Committee has ordered another six trees on top of that.
Continue readingDangerous Trees Removed from Winamac Town Park, As Summer Preparations Continue
Winamac officials are getting the Town Park ready for summer. Park Manager Dave DeLorenzo told the park board last week that a few trees that were leaning over the river were pulled onto the bank and removed.
Continue readingWinamac Park Board Approves Bridge Inspection Agreement, Chooses Portable Toilet Supplier
The Winamac Park Board has approved an agreement for the inspection of the Town Park’s “swinging bridge.” Indianapolis engineering firm Butler, Fairman & Seufert will do the work for $6,500. That’s a bit more than it cost during the last inspection cycle. During Thursday’s meeting, board member and town manager Brad Zellers said the difference is that this inspection will include a check for lead paint.
Continue readingWinamac Park Board to Get Update on Grant Funding, Continue Planning for Park Cleanup Day
Tree Planting to Be a Focus of Winamac Town Park Cleanup Day
The Winamac Park Board has finalized the date for this year’s Town Park cleanup day. It will be held Saturday, May 4, beginning at 8:00 a.m. EDT.
Continue readingWinamac Park Board Plans 2019 Park Cleanup Day, Approves Kingdom Kids Fundraiser Request
The Winamac Park Board is planning for a couple events at the end of April. Last week, board members agreed to let Kingdom Kids daycare facility host a color run fundraiser at the Town Park on the morning of Saturday, April 27.
Continue readingWinamac Park Board Considers Replacing Dead Ash Trees
After years of removing dying ash trees from the Winamac Town Park, park officials are now beginning to look into replacing them.
Park Manager Dave DeLorenzo brought the issue to the park board Thursday.
He estimated that 90 to 95 trees have been lost to the emerald ash borer, although there are some that remain. He asked the park board about working with the Tree Committee to gradually plant a variety of new trees over the next few years.
Continue readingWinamac Park Board to Reorganize for 2019 Tonight
The Winamac Park Board will elect a new president tonight. Courtney Poor had served in that role from the board’s inception in 2016 up until his resignation last month. Meanwhile, Steve Miller has been selected by the town council to replace Poor as a board member.
Continue readingWinamac Park Board Approves Lawnmower Purchase
The Winamac Park Department is getting an equipment upgrade. The park board Thursday approved the purchase of a new lawnmower from GreenMark Equipment for a cost of $11,230. It will replace a 2012 mower with nearly 2,000 hours, according to Park Manager Dave DeLorenzo.
Continue readingWinamac Parks’ New Drinking Fountains Installed
Winamac’s new drinking fountains have been installed. Now, the park board plans to recognize one of the donors. Two decorative drinking fountains were placed in the Town Park: an ADA-compliant fountain along the trail near the basketball courts and one to replace the fountain between the swinging bridge and the restrooms. The park board shared the cost of a third drinking fountain for Rinehart Park with the town’s Lion’s Club.
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