WARSAW — The initial steps of a long-term goal regarding renovations at Kelly Park, 130 Fawley Street, Warsaw, are being implemented. While preparing the 5-year master plan draft, Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department members discussed ideas for transforming Kelly Park into a second community park, with a focus on family activities. Warsaw Parks Department is …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Parks & Recreation will now allow rental of the digital sign located at the Central Park entrance on North Detroit Street. Park Board Superintendent Larry Plummer advised board members that they have discussed renting out the new digital marquee. There will be specific criteria and guidelines for this, such as only …read more.

WARSAW — Families have multiple opportunities for fun this weekend thanks to the Warsaw Parks Department. The Central Park Concert Series at the Central Park Plaza will begin at 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 11. Fans won’t want to miss The J Taylors. The band starts playing at 7 and will play until 8:30 p.m. …read more.

WARSAW — Approximately 50 children participated in the annual Beach Bash event hosted by Warsaw Parks & Recreation Tuesday, Aug. 8. The luau-themed party was held on the east side of the pier, behind the pavillion. Water games and beach activities were provided, including a snow cone stand, sand art booth, splash pad, bean bag …read more.

WARSAW — Monday, July 23, Warsaw Parks & Recreation held a Zoo Bash event at the Pete Thorn Center. The event was for children ages 3 to 7. For a $10 fee, children could stuff their own zoo animal and participate in crafts and other fun activities. With several choices of customizable animals, the children …read more.

WARSAW —  Sue Priest, mother of the late two-time USAC National Sprint car champion, Tony Elliott, was in attendance at the Warsaw Parks & Recreation board meeting Tuesday, July 18, Elliott died in October 2015 in a plane crash near the Georgia-South Carolina border. Elliott won 26 national races and was the Indiana Sprint Week champion …read more.

WARSAW — Crime is out there, and we need some young superheroes to fight it!  Kids ages 5-12 can attend the Warsaw Park Department’s Superhero Training camp from 11 a.m. until noon on Saturday, July 29. Meet and greet two superheroes and take home your very own cape and mask to show off to your …read more.

WARSAW — Summer in Kosciusko County usually means residents and visitors flocking to one of the many beaches. When it comes to fun in the sun one of most important topics for Sheila Wieringa, Warsaw Parks Department recreation director, is water safety.

WARSAW — Summer is the time of year when most kids are out of school and looking for something to do. When asked why it is so important to make sure kids get outdoors and interact with nature, Sheila Wieringa, recreation director for the Warsaw Parks Department, believes it to simply be “part of the duty of the parks department.”

WARSAW — At the Warsaw Parks and Recreation board meeting Tuesday, June 20, proposed 2018 budgets were discussed, including budgets 204, 211 and 403. Parks and Recreation Superintendent Larry Plummer said the proposed 2018 Budget 204 is a 2 percent increase over the 2017 proposed budget and informed board members that much of the increase …read more.

  WARSAW — Saturday, June 3, Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department hosted the free annual Kids Fishing Derby and Casting Contest. The event was held at the Municipal Park, near Center Lake, in Warsaw. Contestants were split into categories for the competition (4 and under, 5-8, 9-12 and 13-16). In addition to goodie bags for …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Parks & Recreation Department hosted Touch-A-Truck, a free event, Saturday, June 3, at Central Park, Warsaw. Touch-A-Truck gave visitors the opportunity to look at, touch and sit inside an assortment of trucks and equipment from various companies and organizations. Vehicles on site included an ambulance, mixer truck, backhoe, police SUV, skid loader …read more.

WARSAW — The city of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department is offering free community canoeing Saturday, June 3, from noon to 4 p.m. at Center Lake Beach, east side of the swimming pier, behind the Pavilion. No registration is required. An annual waiver and rules sheet must be signed by each participant. This must be …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Parks & Recreation Department will hold Touch-A-Truck, a free event, from noon to 3 p.m.on Saturday, June 3 at Central Park. Touch-A-Truck is an opportunity to not only look at, but be inside and explore various types of trucks, and equipment, from various companies and organizations. Some of these trucks include an …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Parks & Recreation Department will hold the Mommy Son Adventure from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, May 5 at the Pete Thorn Center gymnasium. This year’s theme is “Planes, Trains, & Automobiles”. Boys ages 3 to 10 and their moms, aunts or grandmothers will enjoy games, activities and snacks related to …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Parks & Recreation Department is hosting a Coffee & Canvas program at 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 10. This is a great choice for girls’ night out or date night! Create a canvas masterpiece while you sip your choice of hot beverage at the Center Lake Pavilion. The registration fee includes all supplies, …read more.

WARSAW —  At the Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department meeting held Tuesday, Feb. 21, Patrick Brown of SiteScapes Inc., Mishawaka, informed board members that the DNR review regarding the 5-year plan was very favorable. Brown advised the DNR did ask for more data regarding social and economic factors such as employment, income and poverty. Brown stated that …read more.

WARSAW — The Center Lake Pavilion was turned into a ballroom fit for a princess during Warsaw Parks Department’s annual Daddy Daughter Dance held Friday night, Feb. 10. The dance floor was full all night as 146 lucky people got to enjoy the fun. The tickets for the annual dance sold out after being available …read more.

WARSAW — Bill Baldwin and Steve Haines were duly sworn in and thanked for their many years of service at the Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department meeting Tuesday, Jan. 17. The board held an election of 2017 officers. Motion was made for Steve Haines to continue on as president of the board. Motion was made …read more.

WARSAW — The city of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department is offering a New Year Yoga workshop, which will take place from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays from Jan. 10 through Jan. 26. Participants should bring either a YOGA mat or towel and wear comfortable clothing. Each Yoga class will focus on easy …read more.

  WARSAW — Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will hold its 2017 Daddy’s Little Sweetheart Dance from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10 at the Center Lake Pavilion. The event is for girls ages 3-12 and their chaperone. Grandfathers and other male guardians are encouraged to participate. The girls and their chaperones will enjoy an evening …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Parks and Recreation Board Meetings will be moving from the Firemen’s Building to the Pete Thorn Youth Center, 800 N. Park Avenue, Warsaw, beginning in January. These meetings are open to the public and take place at 5:15 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month.

WARSAW — The children were beaming with holiday cheer at the “Happy Holly Days” First Friday event. The annual holiday themed event kicks off the Christmas season for downtown Warsaw, sparking the start of the Central Park light display which will be lit every night until New Year’s Eve. Santa Claus made his way to Warsaw after …read more.

WARSAW — There are plenty of ways to get into the holiday spirit in and around Warsaw. These are a few of the activities being hosted by the Warsaw Parks Department throughout month of December. “Letters From Santa” began Nov. 14 and will continue through Dec. 12.  The cost is $2 per letter. The forms can …read more.

WARSAW — During a public meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 18, the Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department gave an insight into what Warsaw’s parks will look like in the next five years. A detailed improvement plan was submitted that was separated by years and the proposed improvements for each year. These are the main projects and …read more.

WARSAW — The city of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department is holding a public meeting for the 2017-2021 Master Plan at 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, at the Firemen’s Building, 1013 E. Arthur St., Warsaw. The five-year action plan of park improvements will be presented including projected costs and possible funding methods. This master plan …read more.

WARSAW — The city of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department is proud to present Fall Family Fun, a free event for the entire family from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 14 in Lucerne Park on Pike Lake. Everyone will enjoy live farm animals, hay rides, a live bat and educational display, library stories, crafts, and new this …read more.

SYRACUSE — Photos and a story from Saturday’s inaugural Kid Olympics at Harold Schrock Athletic Complex.

WARSAW — The city of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department is offering free Community Paddle Boarding from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 20 at Pike Lake Beach. No registration is required. An annual waiver and rules sheet must be signed by each participant, (must be signed by parent for anyone under age 18). Paddle …read more.

WARSAW — After getting a whole new look and equipment, Lucerne Park is fully remodeled and open for public use. Before the upgrade, Lucerne Park was home to old, wooden play structures that were starting to rot and becoming unsafe for children. “The total park has really taken a total change,” said Rick Packowski, park …read more.

WARSAW — During the Aug. 16 Warsaw Park Board meeting, the board revisited the idea of a no smoking ordinance in the parks and the possibility of an ice rink. During the July 19 Park Board meeting, the board passed a motion to not approve a recommendation to the city council. After further review of the …read more.

WARSAW — This Saturday, Aug. 6 the Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will host the 2016 Competition for skaters at the Mantis Skatepark, 400 Little League Drive in Warsaw. The cost to enter is $5. Registration begins at 9 a.m. The divisions are: Beginner, Novice, Intermediate and Pro. Prizes will be available. For more information, contact the …read more.

WARSAW — The city of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department is proud to present the annual Family Carnival, an event for the entire family, from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5, in Central Park. Enjoy children’s entertainment, games, activities, face painting, a dunk tank and more. Also, sign-up the kids for the Penguin Point’s …read more.

WARSAW — Crowds filled Central Park last evening, Friday, July 22, as Tracy Lawrence took the stage for a Country Concert for St. Jude. Lawrence, known for such songs as “Time Marches On” and “Alibis,” took the Glover Pavilion stage at 8 p.m. Despite the heat and humidity, crowds filled the lawn at the park’s stage …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Parks and Recreation Board discussed the Five Year Plan for for Warsaw parks and approved a recommendation for the city council to approve a no smoking ban in the parks. Patrick Brown gave an update to the board about what projects should be designated as long or short term in the …read more.

WARSAW — The city of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will host a free concert at the Central Park Plaza at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 15. Don’t miss out on Meet the Beatles paying tribute to the greatest band in history. The band starts playing at 7 p.m. and will play until 8:30 p.m. Bring lawn …read more.

WARSAW — The city of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department presented another concert in their free series for the summer, Friday, July 8, at Glover Pavilion in Central Park. The concert started at 6 p.m. with Jennie Devoe, who belted out her own creations, a few classics and even some Led Zeppelin. After Devoe, blues …read more.

WARSAW — The city of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department is offering free Community Paddle Boarding from noon to 4 p.m.this Saturday, July 9 at Pike Lake Beach. No registration is required. An annual waiver and rules sheet must be signed by each participant, (must be signed by parent for anyone under age 18). Paddle …read more.

WARSAW — The city of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department is proud to present the free Blues & BBQ Concert featuring Larry Garner this Friday, July 8 at Glover Pavilion in Central Park. The evening will start at 6 p.m. with, Jennie DeVoe. Then, at 8 p.m. get ready for legendary blues musician Larry Garner. …read more.

WARSAW — Throughout the summer, many people will be casting into one of Kosciusko County’s many lakes. For some that will entail spin casting; others, however, will be casting weighted lines and delving into the peaceful concentration fly fishing provides.

WARSAW — At the Tuesday, June 21, meeting of the Warsaw Parks And Recreation Board, Rich Haddad, a representative of K21 Health Foundation, presented a proposal for the creation of an ice skating rink in one of the Warsaw parks. “I think in northern Indiana one of our challenges is how we stay fit when …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Parks And Recreation Department board discussed the results of a two-month survey that was released in order to help give the next Five Year Plan a community designed direction. The results were presented by Pat Brown of Sitescapes Inc., a company that has worked with the Parks department in the past …read more.

WARSAW — Parks and Recreation Department is offering free Community Canoeing from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 25, at Center Lake Beach, the east side of the swimming pier, behind the Pavilion. No registration is required. An annual waiver and rules sheet must be signed by each participant and must be signed by a …read more.

WARSAW — The city of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will host a free concert at the Central Park Plaza at 7 p.m. Friday, June 24. Don’t miss out on The Lemon Brothers for some country, modern and classic rock tunes! The band starts playing at 7 p.m. and will play until 8:30 p.m. Bring …read more.

WARSAW — The City of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will host the Big Trick Competition for skaters from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, June 25, at the Mantis Skate Park, 400 Little League Drive. Cost is $5 to enter the competition and there are many prizes available. Registration will begin at noon, with the competition starting promptly at 1 …read more.

WARSAW — Jack Russel’s Great White took the stage at 6:30 p.m. Friday, June 17 to a large, cheering crowd at Glover Pavilion in Central Park. The crowd contained fans new and old, from as far away as Crown Point, all of them gathered and ready to enjoy some classic 80s rock. “We never stopped listening …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Parks & Recreation Department is working hard on making this summer full of music and concerts for the community to enjoy, including the Rockin’ For Riley concert this Friday, June 17. The department has hosted a number of concerts at Center Park for years, from big name bands to less well …read more.

WARSAW — The city of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department is holding a public meeting for our 201 through 2021 Master Plan at 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, June 21 at the Firemen’s Building located at 1013 E. Arthur Street, Warsaw. Community input is needed. The 2017-2021 Master Plan is being developed to both guide decisions about …read more.

WARSAW — The Pete Thorn Center is holding free parent-child programs for youth ages between 3-7 from 1-2 p.m. every Wednesday. Each week will feature a different theme for the kids with a program full of activities, crafts, stories and much more! Don’t miss this fun opportunity. The first Kids Corner is Wednesday, June 8, …read more.

WARSAW — The Parks and Recreation Department is offering free Community Paddle Boarding from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, June 9, at Pike Lake Beach. No registration is required. An annual waiver and rules sheet must be signed by each participant and must be signed by parent for anyone under the age of 18. Paddle …read more.

Ker Park potential redesign BY TIM DOMBROSKY Warsaw Assistant City Planner WARSAW — If selected as a Stellar Communities designee, one of Warsaw’s Stellar plans shows how Ker neighborhood park will be renovated and expanded to include a playground for children ages 2-5, a new picnic shelter and a new, accessible, neighborhood water feature for …read more.

WARSAW — The City of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will host a free concert at the Central Park Plaza at 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday, June 3. Don’t miss out on Kris Hitchcock for some boot stomping country. Bring lawn chairs or a favorite blanket and enjoy the evenings perfect weather for an …read more.