SYRACUSE — Updates were delivered for the Syracuse Parks and Recreation Department’s ongoing projects at the park board’s Monday, March 9, meeting. Pulver Asphalt Paving Inc. started demolishing the Syracuse Community Center’s parking lot islands March 9, removing all of the trees to make way for lighting. This demolition was expected to wrap up …read more.

SYRACUSE — During the Syracuse Parks and Recreation Board meeting Monday, Feb. 10, Park Superintendent Chad Jonsson said the tree board had recently listened to a presentation from the St. Joseph River Basin Commission in regards to a stormwater control grant. “They have selected three communities in Michigan and three communities in Indiana to participate …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Parks and Recreation Board met for the first time in 2020 Monday, Jan. 13, focusing on the projects that lay ahead. A $10,000 Harkless Foundation grant was received for Syracuse Community Center’s parking lot curbing/lighting project. Park Superintendent Chad Jonsson noted there is no official start date for the project. Seven lawn …read more.

For its last meeting of 2019, Monday, Dec. 9, the Syracuse Parks and Recreation Board looked ahead to 2020 projects while also wrapping up a few year-end matters. The parking lot curbing/lighting project will occur in spring 2020. Pulver Construction estimates it will take three to four days to finish the curbing. The parks department …read more.

SYRACUSE — Patrick S. Brown with SiteScapes Inc. presented the conceptual plan for Laudeman Park to the Syracuse Parks and Recreation Board Monday, Aug. 12. The plan features two stone walking trails, including one along the edge of the pond, benches, a natural play area, a small parking lot, a picnic area and a buffer …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Park Board Wednesday, July 10, unanimously approved the 2020 park and recreation budget submitted by Superintendent Chad Jonsson. The board made one amendment to the park improvements line item, increasing the originally proposed $20,000 to $45,000 to provide funding for several projects on the department’s to do list. Even with the increase, …read more.

SYRACUSE — Set up in the celebration hall of the community center were more development plans for Laudeman Park Monday evening, April 8, for the Syracuse Park Board meeting. After the last public meeting where neighbors of the park shared input, ideas were added and displayed to gather more public suggestions and critiques. At the …read more.

Chad Jonsson, Syracuse parks superintendent, gave the department report to the parks and recreation Board Monday, Feb. 8. An update on the five-year master plan, a park vehicle and future expenditures were topics of discussion. The five-year master plan priority list is still in the review process at Michiana Area Council of Governments. Jonsson reported …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Parks and Recreation board members braved the chilling temperatures Monday evening, Jan. 11, to assemble for the first meeting of 2016.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Parks and Recreation Board convened Monday evening, Dec. 14, for its final meeting of the year. The agenda included a look at community events, board recommendations and the 2016 budget.

SYRACUSE — At the Syracuse Parks and Recreation Board meeting Monday evening Oct. 12, the board discussed a number of potential items for the department’s five-year master plan.

SYRACUSE — Monday, Sept. 14, Syracuse Parks and Recreation Board held a special session at the Syracuse Community Center to hear public input for the five-year parks and recreation master plan. The board will review suggestions received during the public meeting and via electronic survey at its October meeting.

Syracuse Parks and Recreation board assembled Monday evening, Aug. 10, to hear updates on department projects and program reports.

Syracuse Parks and Recreation board meeting began Monday evening, July 13, with a committee report from tree board member Jerry Riffle, who announced the Indiana Urban Forestry Council is sponsoring a municipal tree workshop Tuesday, July 21, at Lakeside Park. The workshop will be conducted by Lindsey Purcell from the Purdue University Extension Office.

During the Syracuse Parks and Recreation board meeting Monday evening, June 8, parks superintendent Chad Jonsson asked the committee to review the master plan report for project ideas they would like to include or continue to work toward in a revised report. The master plan is a five-year plan required for organizations wishing to apply …read more.

Syracuse Parks and Recreation board approved a proposal for the construction of a new pavilion at Lakeside Park during its meeting Monday. Other items on the agenda included updates on the new utility vehicle and programming. Parks Superintendent Chad Jonsson presented members with quotes. Borkholder Building and Supplies of Nappanee offered the demolition and removal of …read more.

Syracuse Parks and Recreation board heard committee and department reports at the meeting Monday evening. Jerry Riffle reported the tree board continues to work on planting sites for the parks. Riffle also provided information about the black walnut twig beetle which was found in Indiana for the first time last week. Department reports were presented …read more.

Monday evening, Parks Superintendent Chad Jonsson presented several items on the agenda to the Syracuse Parks and Recreation Board during their monthly meeting. Jonsson announced the installation of a batting cage at the Harold Schrock Athletic Complex is in the plans for the upcoming season. Discussions continued as the board looks at options for the …read more.

Lakeside Park pavilion and spring programming were among the items discussed at the Syracuse Parks and Recreation board meeting held Monday evening. Committee reports came from Jerry Riffle, representing the tree board. Riffle reported a tree is still part of spring planting at Ward Park. Riffle added park superintendent Chad Jonsson reviewed the emerald ash …read more.

Syracuse Parks and Recreation Board members convened Monday evening and items on the agenda included senior activities, Syracuse Winterfest and board elections. Jerry Riffle reported the tree board continues to plan for removal of several trees in spring, and replacing the large tree in Ward Park. Riffle also announced the Department of Natural Resources is …read more.

Syracuse Parks and Recreation board reinstated Mary Hursh for another term as a member of the committee during its regular monthly meeting Monday evening. Jason Traycoff reported he will not be returning for another term but is willing to assist in other ways. The board continues to look for a replacement to fill the available …read more.

Syracuse Parks and Recreation board held their monthly meeting at the community center Monday evening. Tyler McLead, program director, addressed the board with the programs report, beginning with community center activities. Rock Solid continues to host Rock Solid Teen Center on Thursdays and pickle ball has returned to the gym due to the changing weather. …read more.