Discussion at the Warsaw Parks & Recreation board meeting held Tuesday, July 28, focused on two local parks — Kelly and Ker. 

The Warsaw Board of Public Works & Safety meeting held Thursday, July 2, was led by Board Member George Clemens.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for the renovated Amphitheater at Lucerne Park in Warsaw Wednesday, June 24. 

Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer spoke about the improvement in COVID-19 numbers across the state during the City of Warsaw Board of Public Works & Safety meeting Friday, June 19.

A tanned lifeguard lounging atop a tall seat overlooking a crowded beach has been a visionary staple of summer in America for decades, but that might soon be a part of history.

As communities roll out belated summer plans and hold on to the few remaining major events – even as coronavirus cases continue to climb in Kosciusko County – the main word continues to be “fluid.”

The City of Warsaw Parks & Recreation Board meeting began Tuesday, June 16, with board members expressing their feelings of loss over the recent passing of Board Member Bill Baldwin.

By Lasca Randels InkFreeNews WARSAW — Some people switch jobs frequently in a quest for continual change, higher salary, different title or a new environment.  Others — like Warsaw Parks & Recreation Department Superintendent Larry Plummer — find a job they love and stick with it.  Plummer began working full-time with the parks department Sept. …read more.

WARSAW — Despite cancellation of park-sponsored activities and rental facilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Warsaw Parks Department staff is keeping busy. Warsaw Parks & Recreation Superintendent Larry Plummer said all employees will remain in their original positions and there is no concern about layoffs at this time. “We still have 80 acres to …read more.

WARSAW —  At the Warsaw Parks & Recreation board meeting Tuesday, Feb. 18, Parks Superintendent Larry Plummer shared the 2019 year-end report, which touched on various five-year master plan projects.  Those included the Kelly Park playground, the amphitheater at Lucerne Park, renovating another Lucerne cabin to bring it up to ADA compliance, replacement of tables …read more.

WARSAW —  At the Warsaw Parks & Recreation board meeting Tuesday, Jan. 21, Steve Haines was elected as 2020 board president and Larry Ladd was elected as vice president.  Parks Superintendent Larry Plummer, Haines and Ladd recently met with an architect from Valparaiso regarding potential plans for an ice rink in Warsaw.   Plummer said …read more.

WARSAW — Ethan Brown of Logansport and Tayler Mylin of Warsaw had one of their first dates at the Central Park holiday light display in Warsaw last winter. So it was only fitting that they return. On Wednesday night, Dec. 11, Ethan proposed to Tayler at Glover Pavilion, with the Central Park Christmas lights in …read more.

WARSAW — Acts of vandalism have been committed recently in area parks.  According to a Facebook post put up Wednesday, July 10, on the City of Warsaw page, vandalism has occurred at Dubois Park, located at 700 E. Market St., Warsaw. Warsaw Parks and Recreation Superintendent Larry Plummer said they are experiencing various types of …read more.

WARSAW — At the Warsaw Parks & Recreation board meeting Tuesday, May 21, Recreation Director Sheila Wieringa said lack of lifeguards is an issue again this year. The parks department currently has four lifeguards. Warsaw Parks Superintendent Larry Plummer said 14 guards are needed to run the system at full capacity. “We will not be guarding …read more.

  WARSAW — At the Warsaw Parks & Recreation board meeting Tuesday, April 16, Parks Superintendent Larry Plummer received approval to move forward with design work for the Center Lake Pavilion.   Plummer brought board members up to date regarding schematic design plans for renovation of the pavilion. The design includes two options for the …read more.

WARSAW — Two grants have been secured to pay for the future permanent pickleball courts at Kelly Park on the city’s south side. The cost of transforming the tennis courts into four pickleball courts will be covered with grant money from the K21 Foundation and the Dr. Dane and Mary Louise Miller Foundation. Approval of …read more.

WARSAW — At the Warsaw Parks & Recreation board meeting held Tuesday, March 19, Parks Superintendent Larry Plummer said applications are being accepted for seasonal summer staff. Positions are open for laborers, lifeguards, programming recreational leaders and skate park recreational leaders. Pay starts at $11/hour. Further information may be found on the website. “There’s always a …read more.

WARSAW — Tentative plans for modifying a tennis court into pickleball courts at Kelly Park are one step closer to becoming a reality.  At the Warsaw Parks & Recreation board meeting held Tuesday, Feb. 19, Parks Superintendent Larry Plummer told board members that he applied for two grants to secure funding for the modifications. “I …read more.

WARSAW —  A tree near the Pete Thorn building was destroyed after being struck by lightning around 3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 20. The lightning strike obliterated the tree, with parts of the tree reportedly being blown up to 30 yards away.  The Pete Thorn Center, located at 800 N. Park Ave., Warsaw, suffered damage to …read more.

WARSAW — “It’s a community hit,” said Larry Plummer, superintendent of Warsaw Parks and Recreation, about the annual Christmas light display at Central Park. “We have people ask us as early as August what is coming.” It’s more than a community hit as people from different cities and states have come to view the displays. …read more.

WARSAW — Every five years, the Warsaw Department of Parks and Recreation prepares a master plan for the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. The plan serves as a guide, a budgeting tool and a means of acquiring grant funding. “Not everything will be accomplished in five years,” said Larry Plummer, superintendent, “Some dreams may not …read more.

WARSAW — The Park Board meeting, held Tuesday, Oct. 20, reported the completion of multiple projects, including a new disc golf course, an installed playground and the Kiwanis garden. The meeting also covered the resignation of Director Liz McKinley.