The Town of Winamac is cleaning up, after a recent storm caused significant tree damage.
Winamac Park Board Considers Insurance Requirements for Sports Leagues
Winamac may be getting a new adult softball league, but the idea has led to larger questions about insurance requirements. Park Manager Dave DeLorenzo told the park board last week that he’s heard from someone who’s interested in using the large softball diamond for an over-18, coed league. DeLorenzo was told that almost 60 people have expressed interest.
Winamac Park Board to Research Possible Upgrades to Swinging Bridge
The Winamac Park Board wants to do some more research on possible upgrades to the “swinging bridge,” before looking for volunteers to help with the effort. The Town Park’s Memorial Bridge will be 100 years old in 2023. To celebrate the upcoming centennial, residents have proposed adding some sort of decorative lighting feature, as well as painting the bridge.
Winamac Park Board Accepts Donation of Decorative Drinking Fountain
A heavily-used drinking fountain in the Winamac Town Park will be getting an upgrade, thanks to a memorial contribution from a local resident. Park board member Jon Chapman brought the proposal to the rest of the board members last week. “I’ve been contacted by a citizen who would like to donate a fountain like the fountain that’s found between the swinging bridge and the restrooms — it’s a stone exterior fountain — as a memorial to her son and husband,” Chapman explained.
Winamac Park Board Continues to Debate Pickleball Expansion
The Winamac Park Board still isn’t ready to install new pickleball courts in the Town Park, but a decision about whether the project should move ahead will come next month. The park board has discussed converting the remaining tennis court into two additional pickleball courts, to handle growing demand. Meanwhile, a new tennis court could be built east of the current one, but such a project could come at a significant cost.
Nearly 40 Volunteers Take Part in Second Winamac Town Park Cleanup Day
Winamac’s second annual Town Park cleanup day was a success, according to Park Manager Dave DeLorenzo. He says about 38 people took part in the event on April 28. “I appreciate all they did taking up their Saturday morning to come down to the park and pick up sticks and do landscaping and clean up,” he told the park board last week.
Winamac Park Board Schedules Town Park Cleanup Day
The Town of Winamac is asking residents to help clean up the Town Park. Last week, the town’s park board scheduled this year’s Town Park cleanup day for Saturday, April 28 from 9:00 a.m. to noon.
Flooding Creates Headaches for Winamac Town Park
The Town of Winamac is starting to clean up its park facilities, following recent flooding. Park Manager Dave DeLorenzo told the park board Thursday that the park office got nearly 14 inches of water, and he’s begun pulling out damaged insulation. Park Board President Courtney Poor expressed confidence that the town departments will work together to do what needs to be done.
Winamac Town Park Restroom Design Moving Ahead
Design work continues on new restrooms for the Winamac Town Park. A preliminary architectural drawing was presented to the park board last week.
Winamac Park Board to Continue Researching Toddler Playground Equipment, in Spite of High Costs
Getting new equipment for the Winamac Town Park’s toddler playground may be more of a challenge than originally thought. The town’s Kiwanis Club had hoped to donate about $4,000 for that purpose. But during Thursday’s park board meeting, Board Secretary Kim Burke said that money wouldn’t go very far. Continue reading
Winamac Park Board Discusses Snow Removal Around Town Park
The Town of Winamac is looking to step up its snow and ice removal efforts in and around the Town Park. Park Board President Courtney Poor raised the issue during last week’s meeting, after hearing concerns about snow on the walkways leading to the park’s south entrance. Continue reading
Restrooms, Kiddie Playground Upgrades Top Winamac Park Board’s Wish List
The Winamac Park Board is working on a list of potential park improvements they’d like to see in the coming years. During Thursday’s meeting, board members began the process of ranking the projects by importance, at the recommendation of board president Courtney Poor. Continue reading
Winamac Town Park Kiddie Playground May Get New Equipment
The Winamac Town Park’s small children’s playground may soon get new equipment, thanks to the town’s Kiwanis Club. The club has the chance to apply for a matching grant from the Indiana District of Kiwanis, and has offered to pursue funds for playground equipment. That’s according to Town Attorney Justin Schramm, who also serves on the club’s executive board.
Winamac Park Pavilion Landscaping Updates Complete
Updates to the Winamac Park Pavilion are now complete. Park Manager Dave DeLorenzo told the park board last week that he and staff from the town’s wastewater and electric departments have finished the new landscaping around the building. That involved removing the plants around the building and replacing them with landscaping stone.
Park Board Holds Special Session over Specific Plans for Restroom Project in Winamac
When the Winamac Park Board met in a special session yesterday evening, they went over some preliminary plans regarding the proposed restroom project in the town park.
Park Board President Courtney Poor explained that they cannot get a quote from their architect Mark Maddox until he knows what he’s drawing. The purpose of last night’s meeting was to get a basic idea about what the park board members and Park Manager Dave DeLorenzo are considering for the design of the project. Continue reading
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