Vandalism in the Winamac Town Park is drawing frustration from the town’s park board.
Continue readingWinamac Park Board President Voices Frustration with Recent Vandalism
Winamac Memorial Bridge Lighting Efforts Gaining Momentum
Efforts to add decorative lighting to the Winamac Town Park’s Memorial Bridge are drawing community support. Project organizer Greg Henry told the Winamac Park Board Thursday that he’s already heard from people interested in donating. “It’s kind of a big project, much bigger than I anticipated at first,” Henry said. “But it’s going in the right direction.”
Continue readingWinamac Park Board to Get Update on Memorial Bridge Centennial Planning Efforts
Plans for the Winamac Town Park’s Memorial Bridge’s upcoming centennial will continue to be discussed during tonight’s park board meeting. Greg Henry has been spearheading efforts to add a decorative lighting feature and hold a re-dedication on July 4, 2023.
Continue readingWinamac Park Manager Reports No Issues with Tubing Excursion Organizer
Organizers of Tippecanoe River tubing excursions are not the problem for Winamac park staff. That was the message reiterated during last week’s park board meeting. The town allows an organizer of “BYOB River Tubing excursions” to use space in the Town Park for part of its trips, which brings in revenue from the rental fee.
Continue readingPlayground Proposed for Back of Winamac Town Park
The Winamac Town Park could get some more playground equipment next year. Connie Roe, who directs the adult volleyball league, asked the park board last week about the possibility of adding playground equipment between the volleyball and basketball courts.
Continue readingWinamac Park Board to Meet Tonight
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 Council Member Proposes Beach, New Programs for Town Park
Attracting more visitors to the Winamac Town Park is the goal of several ideas presented to the town’s park board last week. Town Council Member Dave Schambers said he’d seen pictures of a beach that existed decades ago in the park and wondered if that might be a cheaper alternative to building a new swimming pool.
Continue readingWinamac 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 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 readingExtra Pickleball Courts Proving Popular in Winamac, Instructional Class Planned for Knox
Interest in pickleball continues to grow in Knox and Winamac. The expansion of the Winamac Town Park’s pickleball facilities last year has proven to be a good decision. That’s what Jon Chapman told the rest of the town’s park board last Thursday.
Continue readingWinamac Park Board Opens Construction Bids for New Town Park Restrooms
Two wildly different bids for the Winamac Town Park restroom project were opened by the park board Thursday. The FORM-IT Corporation submitted a bid of $165,000. Gariup Construction Company’s bid was more than twice that, at $347,500.
Continue readingWinamac Park Board to Open Restroom Construction Bids Tonight
The Winamac Park Board will open construction bids tonight for new restrooms in the Town Park. 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.
Continue readingPulaski County 4-H Fair Continues Today
The Pulaski County 4-H Fair continues today with judging of livestock, poultry and open class exhibits this morning, the cornhole tournament at noon, the 3-on-3 basketball tournament at 12:30 p.m., the 4-H Recognition Program and Volunteer Appreciation event at 3 p.m., the Miss Pulaski County Meet and Greet dinner at 5 p.m., the dog agility show at 5 p.m. and the Tractor Pull at 6 p.m.
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 Considers Potential Land Donation
The Town of Winamac may soon be expanding its park property. During last week’s park board meeting, member Jon Chapman said a resident is interested in donating some land south of Washington Street, across from the Town Park.
Continue readingWinamac Town Park Restroom Project Continues Moving Forward
The Winamac Park Board will soon be seeking construction bids for the Town Park restroom project. During Thursday’s meeting, Park Board President Chris Schramm said town officials were putting the finishing touches on the grant paperwork.
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 Park Board Member Calls for Landscaping Upgrades at Town Park Entrance
A Winamac Park Board member is calling for upgrades to the Town Park’s entrance. During last week’s meeting, board member Steve Miller said the landscaping around the front gate could use some attention.
Continue readingWinamac Town Council to Consider Funding Arrangements for Park Restrooms, Bridge Inspection
The Winamac Park Board finally appears to be ready to accept 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.
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