Syracuse-Wawasee Park Foundation’s board had its first meeting of the year tonight Tuesday, July 28. The foundation’s committee reviewed the financial report and the community center’s endowment fund.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Park Foundation’s board met Tuesday, Feb. 25, to discuss the current Conklin Bay trail project and future projects the foundation might want to support. It also reviewed finances. Park Superintendent Chad Jonsson updated board members on the Conklin Bay trail, stating, “The Conklin Bay section is coming along really well. There are …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Park Foundation’s mission is to support fitness and fun for the entire community. With that aim in mind, it assists with completing projects and maintenance with Syracuse Parks and Recreation and throughout Turkey Creek Township. Through repair, replacement and renewal, the foundation keeps facilities and trails safe and ready for use. During …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Park Foundation met Monday, Dec. 16, to approve its August minutes and review its financial report, which included the first payment of $480,876.93 for the Conklin Bay Trail. Treasurer Dr. Tom Edington also apprised foundation board members of progress being made on the Conklin Bay Trail. This included some savings on handrails, …read more.

SYRACUSE — During its meeting Tuesday, Aug. 27, the Syracuse-Wawasee Park Foundation reviewed finances and a report from the Kosciusko County Community Foundation in regards to the Syracuse Community Center endowment, which it manages. Foundation treasurer Tom Edington talked about the finances from the month ending July 2019, which included funds for the Syracuse-Wawasee Trails. He …read more.

SYRACUSE — Gov. Eric J. Holcomb and Indiana Department of Natural Resources Director, Cameron Clark, announced Thursday, May 2, 17 communities and non-profit organizations will receive $24.9 million for 42 miles of new trail development as a part of the initial round of the Next Level Trails program. Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee received more than $1 …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Park Foundation Inc. Tuesday, March 26, failed to gather a quorum for its bimonthly meeting, but those present informally discussed several status updates without taking official action. Foundation members Tom Edington and Amy Hershberger and Syracuse Park Superintendent Chad Jonsson discussed the following: • The parks department is completing preparations of the athletic …read more.

SYRACUSE — It was a perfect day with sunny skies and temperatures in the high 80s for the third annual car show organized by Oakwood Resort and the Syracuse-Wawasee Park Foundation.

SYRACUSE — Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence winner Oakwood Resort announced their third annual car show will be hosted on the beautiful grounds of the 27 acre resort from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 5. In conjunction with the Syracuse-Wawasee Park Foundation, the event will serve as a fundraiser to continue the walking …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Kenneth and Lela Harkless Foundation announces the foundation has awarded $90,000 in grants to organizations in the Syracuse community. According to James E. Caskey, foundation president, grants were awarded to the following: Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum — $13,000 Syracuse Cemetery Association — $10,000 Syracuse-Wawasee Park Foundation — $10,000 Syracuse Parks Department — $8,000 …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Park Foundation and Indiana Humanities are hosting a Next Indiana Campfires sunset walk around Syracuse Lake from 6-9 p.m. Thursday, June 9. The outing is part of “Next Indiana Campfires,” Indiana Humanities’ new series that pairs literature and nature to help Hoosiers explore Indiana’s wild places and discuss conservation and stewardship. Attendees …read more.

SYRACUSE – Syracuse-Wawasee Park Foundation board members assembled at Syracuse Community Center Monday evening, Jan. 25, to hear updates from the Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee and the parks department during a brief meeting.

Syracuse-Wawasee Park Foundation met Monday and heard updates from several of its committees on various projects, including the Syracuse-Wawasee Trail project. Mike Buhrt, who serves as the liaison between the foundation and the trail committee, said new trails Executive Director Megan McClellan had secured a Safe Routes to School grant, which will be used in …read more.

A property located off West Wildwood Drive is now officially owned by the town of Syracuse after it was donated to the town by the Syracuse-Wawasee Park Foundation Monday. Previously, the park foundation had purchased the land from the Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary Charitable Foundation Inc. Nov. 20. Park Superintendent Chad Jonsson stated the property is a …read more.

Syracuse-Wawasee Park Foundation board members heard updates on several projects during its Tuesday meeting. Two quotes, one for equipment and the other for work to the building, were presented for the expansion of the fitness room located at the Syracuse Community Center. Combined, the two estimates would bring the project to almost $54,000. Park Superintendent …read more.

The Syracuse-Wawasee Park Foundation, Wawasee Kiwanis and Wawasee PeeWee Football will soon celebrate the efforts of many individuals, organizations, foundations and businesses that contributed their money and countless volunteer hours in support of the Harold Schrock Athletic Complex. The Harold Schrock Athletic Complex will be the new home for the Syracuse Youth League and Wawasee …read more.