WARSAW — Both Pike and Center Lake beaches will open the year from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. this Saturday, May 28. Guarded hours during the week are 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, contact the Parks and Recreation Department by email at [email protected], or call the office at (574) 372-9554. The office …read more.

WARSAW — A new year brought not only new officers for the Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department, but also the announcement of new programs. Members of the parks department approved new programs Tuesday night, Jan. 19, at the department’s monthly meeting. Sheila Wieringa, recreation director, presented the proposed programs and event fees for 2016. New …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will continue its tradition with the 2016 Daddy’s Little Sweetheart Dance. The dance will be held 6-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, at Center Lake Pavilion. Tickets are $15 per person and can be purchased at the Central Park Office, 117 E. Canal St., between 7:30 a.m. and 4 …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will host its annual Christmas Countdown from 6-8 p.m. Friday Dec. 11 at Center Lake Pavilion. Celebrate with crafts, hot cocoa, cookies, music and more. Santa will make a special appearance so make sure to bring a camera to snap a picture of the kids. After participating in …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department has a new recreation director, though not necessarily a new face. Sheila Wieringa officially started as recreation director Nov. 9. Prior to that, she worked with the parks department as an administrative assistant since December, 2011. When she heard the recreation director position was opening, she knew it would …read more.

WARSAW — The holiday season will begin with a number of events planned by the Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department. The official first lighting of the Central Park Holiday Light Display will be from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, with the “Light Up The Night” event. People can walk through the festive lights and enjoy …read more.

By LIZ MCKINLEY, Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department WARSAW — The city of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department is proud to present the Family Carnival, an event for the entire family, from 6-9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, in Central Park. Enjoy children’s entertainment, games, activities, face painting, a dunk tank and more. Also, sign-up the kids …read more.

WARSAW — The city of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department is offering free Community Canoeing from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 11, at Center Lake Beach, (east side of the swimming pier, behind Pavilion). No registration is required. An annual waiver and rules sheet must be signed by each participant, (must be signed …read more.

By LIZ MCKINLEY Recreation Director Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department Teens don’t miss out on this summer’s Warsaw Department of Parks and Recreation Junior Golf Tour. The first stop is Raccoon Run Golf Course, Warsaw, at 8 a.m. Thursday, June 18 for teens ages 10-17. Our second tour will take place on Thursday, July 9, …read more.

  A yearly playground audit of all playground structures in Warsaw Parks resulted in most equipment having several minor issues — bolts needing tightened and ordering safety surfacing. But the main concern came with the equipment at Richardson Dubois Park on Market Street. Shawn Gardner, maintenance director, presented the audit report for 2015 during the …read more.

Pike and Center Lake beaches in Warsaw will open for the year on Saturday May 23 and Sunday May 24. Lifeguards will be on duty from 11:30 a.m to 6:30 p.m. On Memorial Day lifeguards will be on duty at both beaches from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. No lifeguards will be on duty Tuesday …read more.

Friday numerous mothers and their sons will be in attendance at the Warsaw Parks and Recreation Mommy Son Adventure. This year’s theme is “farm adventure”. The event, which is completely booked, will offer mothers and sons the opportunity to enjoy games, activities and snacks all related to farming, animals, equipment and growing things. Approximately 100 …read more.

An update on the lighting at Fribley Field and requests to use the park for events were heard Tuesday evening by the Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department. Carl Sowers, Young Tigers Football, presented information to the board regarding the cost of lights, electricity and a request to postpone any action on the installation of lights …read more.

By LARRY PLUMMER Superintendent Warsaw Parks and Recreation Once again the Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will offer a free Holiday Light Display at Central Park. Take a stroll through the park and enjoy the lights and music. This year we will have many rope light fixtures as well as carolers, manger scene and Santa …read more.

The Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club recently donated $300 toward kids programs to the Warsaw Parks Department.  Pictured are Staci Young accepting for the Warsaw Parks Department and Adam Turner presenting the check representing the Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club. Through various fundraising activities during the year, the Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club raises over $20,000 to donate …read more.

Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will host a Party in the Plaza for area teens on Saturday, Sept. 7.  The event will be held at City Hall Plaza, 102 S. Buffalo St., and Center Street directly in front of the plaza. A variety of free activities and entertainment are planned. DJ BlooGrne will provide live …read more.

Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will host the first of two Zumba Workshop sessions from 4:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sept. 10-26, at the Pete Thorn Center Gym. The cost is $30 for all six sessions of the workshop. Participants can get fit and have fun with this certified Zumba class. Zumba is …read more.

Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will host free Community Canoeing from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 23, at Center Lake Beach. Canoes and equipment will be available for the public to use during the event. Canoes are first-come, first-served and may be used in timed increments.  No registration is required, however, each participant …read more.

The Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will hold a Dino Dig program on Monday, July 8 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Pete Thorn Center Gymnasium. Kids will have a fun time learning about dinosaurs, creating fossils, and taking a walk back in time with dinosaurs. This program is for kids ages 3 …read more.

Scrambling to book a classic rock band for the June 14 annual Classic Rock Concert in Warsaw’s Central Park, Warsaw Parks Recreation Director Staci Young pulled out a big win today by bringing forth a contract for the Spin Doctors. Young initially booked Blue Öyster Cult for the summer event, but the band backed out …read more.

Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will host the annual Fall Family Fun event from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. this Friday at Lucerne Park. Lucerne Park is located behind the Pete Thorn Center at 800 North Park Avenue, Warsaw. The event is free of charge. This year, Fall Family Fun will feature a new interactive …read more.

Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will offer fly fishing workshops to beginner and advanced fishers alike on Saturday, Sept. 29. A beginners workshop, scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon, will cover basic fly fishing techniques, including casting, safety and more. It will also cover basic fly tying, including basic knots and bugs. An intermediate/advanced workshop, planned for …read more.

The Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department has planned several events for the next week and is seeking vendors for future festivals. Cultural Vendors Sought for Culture Fest on September 22 Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will host Culture Fest, a festival to explore and celebrate a variety of cultures, on Saturday, September 22 from 3:00 …read more.

The Warsaw Parks and Recreation Junior Golf Tour 2012 concluded Thursday, July 12, at Little Bighorn Golf Club. Raccoon Run, Rozella Ford, and Stonehenge Golf Club were also part of the four week tour. Participants ranged from ages 10 to 17 years old and competed on 9 holes each week by age level. Jacob Foster, …read more.

Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will host a free Kids Fishing Derby from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 2, at Municipal Park near Center Lake Beach. Prizes will be awarded for the biggest fish and more for various age groups. Children ages 3 years to 16 years old are invited to participate.  …read more.