WARSAW — Zion Lion, a Caribbean steel drum band, will be performing the second concert of the Warsaw Park’s and Recreation Central Park Concert Series. The concert will start at 7 p.m. tonight, Friday, June 10 and is expected to last until 8:30 p.m. Zion Lion is a Kalamazoo, Michigan-based Roots Reggae band with a strong …read more.

WARSAW — Kids and their families fished for fun Saturday morning, June 4, at Center Lake for the annual Kids’ Fishing Derby. Approximately 35 participants signed up to try their hand at catching the biggest fish of the day. Judging took place in four age groups, including age 2-4, 5-8, 9-12 and 13-26. There was …read more.

WARSAW — The crowd at Central Park seemed to enjoy the High Life [Band] Friday evening, May 27, at Central Park Plaza, as the City of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department hosted the first free concert of the summer series. The High Life was billed as a jazz band, but were actually a classic rock …read more.

  WARSAW— An introductory Walking Program class for all ages and abilities, who enjoy being outdoors will take place every Wednesday from 12:10 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. through August 31. Each class is FREE, will take walkers on a safe and enjoyable walking route around Central Lake, Central Park and the scenic downtown area and …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Parks And Recreation board met Tuesday, April 19, and discussed the future for Warsaw area parks. Due to the absence of  two members of the board, the remaining members were unable to vote on any of the issues brought to them. The board discussed the Five Year Plan currently in development …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department has announced Dokken and Jack Russell’s Great White Friday along with Tracy Lawrence will be appearing in Warsaw in two concerts at Glover Pavilion in Central Park. Both concerts are free. Dokken and Jack Russell’s Great White Friday will be the double headliners for Classic Rock ‘Rockin’ For …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Park Board met Tuesday evening, Feb. 9, for a year-end review of 2015 and a look forward to what 2016 has in store. Topping off the “new business” portion of the agenda was approval of the Tennis Association agreement for 2016. The agreement is between the board, Warsaw High School and …read more.

WARSAW — Holiday events, for 2015 with the Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department, are kicking off with the annual Letters from Santa.

WARSAW — Holiday events for 2015 with the Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department are kicking off with the annual Letters from Santa.

WARSAW — The November meeting of the Warsaw Parks and Recreation Board has been cancelled, due to lack of business.

WARSAW — New playground equipment was recently installed at Richardson Dubois Park, East Market Street, Warsaw.

Over 300 kids along with adults converged on Lucerne Park, Warsaw, for the annual Warsaw Parks Department Fall Family Fun Night Friday, Oct. 9. Hundreds waited in line for the two-wagon hay ride, to play pumpkin bowling, make crafts, learn about bats, pet a skunk, pet a miniature pony, rabbit, and beef calves, listen to …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Parks and Recreation’s Free Fall Family Fun is just a day away so gear up for a fun evening. The event will be held from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, at Lucerne Park, North Park Avenue. Goody bags will be given to the first 300 children to arrive at the event and …read more.

By ELIZABETH MCKINLEY Recreation Director WARSAW — The city of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department is proud to present the Family Carnival, an event for the entire family, from 6 p.m. – 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 for the Penguin …read more.

By LIZ MCKINLEY, Warsaw Parks And Recreation Department WARSAW — The city of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department is proud to present free Water Play Day in Central Park, 225 E. Fort Wayne St., from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, for kids ages 6 to 12. Guests are asked to meet at West picnic …read more.

WARSAW — The city of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will feature the musical group, Slim Gypsy Baggage at this Friday Night’s Concert by the Fountain. The band  will perform from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday, July 31, at the Central Park pavilion, 225 E. Fort Wayne St., Warsaw. Attendees can bring a llawn …read more.

By LIZ MCKINLEY Recreation Director, Warsaw Parks and Recreation WARSAW — The Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will host a free country music concert featuring award-winning country music artists, Wade Hayes, Bryan White and Mark Wills, who have written and produced a combined 20 award winning albums. The concert is set for 6:30 p.m. Friday, …read more.

The city of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will offer free swimming lessons at Center Lake. Registration is required at least one week prior to the start of each session. Those interested are asked to only register if they plan to attend most or all of the session dates. Each session is limited to 10 …read more.

The city of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will host its free Blues and BBQ Concert beginning at 6 p.m. Friday, July 10, at the Glover Pavilion, 225 E. Fort Wayne St., Warsaw. The evening kicks off with the Elwood Splinters Blues Band, touted “the hardest working blues band.” Then, at 8 p.m., legendary blues …read more.

Warsaw Parks & Recreation Department will unfortunately have to cancel the annual Girls Night Out event that was planned for this Tuesday, June 23, at Center Lake Pavilion. All paid registrations will be processed for refund and mailed back to each participant. If anyone has a question, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (574) 372-9554. Other …read more.

The city of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will offer free swimming lessons at Center Lake in two, two-week sessions.

Alligator Blackbird will be featured at tonight’s Friday Night Concert by the Fountain, June 12, hosted by the Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department. The concert is in the Central Park Plaza, 225 E. Fort Wayne St., Warsaw. The band will start playing at 7 p.m. and will conclude by 8:30 p.m. Bring your lawn chair …read more.

On May 30 area kids, aging from 3 to 16, casted their reels and spent time with family at the Kids All American Fishing Derby.

By LIZ MCKINLEY Recreation Director, Warsaw Parks & Recreation Join Warsaw Community Public Library for stories in the park. Bring the entire family to this free program from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. every Monday in June. Meet in Central Park, between the Center Lake beach and the parks department office building, where there are …read more.

By LIZ MCKINLEY Recreation Director, Warsaw Parks & Recreation Parents and kids don’t miss out on this exciting free parent-child program for youth ages 3-7 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. every Wednesday, starting June 3, at the Pete Thorn Center, (activities room). Each week will feature a different theme for the kids with a …read more.

The city of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will host its annual free Kids Fishing Derby from8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday May 30, at the Center Lake Beach, located in Central Park. Registration is free and open to ages 3-16 years of age. Register at the Pete Thorn Center, between 8 a.m. and 4 …read more.

This evenings special program just for mommy’s and sons, hosted by the Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department has a theme of “Farming.” There are 74 registered who will be attending the special event in Pete Thorn’s gymnasium between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Attendance was through pre-registration only. This morning Warsaw Police Officer Justin (Tug) …read more.

By LIZ MCKINLEY City of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department The Warsaw Parks and Recreation department will open Mantis Skate Park for the season from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Friday, April 17. Mantis Skate Park is located at 400 Little League Drive, Warsaw. The skate park is free of charge, fully supervised and a …read more.

By LIZ MCKINLEY Recreation Director, City of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department An evening of special memories, dancing to music under the lights, delicious desserts and hor d’oeuvres and fun will be had at Daddy’s Little Sweetheart Dance from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6 at Central Park Pavilion in Warsaw. Each girl …read more.

The Warsaw Parks And Recreation Department hosted a Christmas Countdown event from 6 p.m. to 8 pm. Friday Dec. 12, at Center Lake Pavilion. The event offered children an assortment of fun activities. The first 400 children to attend the event were offered free goody bags. In addition, guests were able to enjoy crafts and …read more.

By LIZ MCKINLEY Recreation Director, Warsaw Parks and Recreation Get fit and have fun, all at the same time, with Zumba. Zumba is a Latin-inspired fitness program that works with fun dance and Hip Hop elements. This is a perfect opportunity to try a fitness class in an non-intimidating environment. Participants are encouraged to bring …read more.

The Warsaw Parks and Recreation Junior Golf Tour 2014 concluded Thursday, July 24th at Maxwelton Golf Club. Rozella Ford, Little Big Horn, and Raccoon Run were also a part of the four week tour. Participants, ages 11-16, were divided into two age groups and competed on 9 holes each week. Dillon Drake, age 13, was …read more.

Warsaw Parks and Recreation will host a Teddy Bear Bash program from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, July 28, for children ages 3 to 7 years old. Children will participate in fun teddy bear-themed activities, crafts and games. Each child will also make their own full-size stuffed teddy bear to name and take home. …read more.

Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will host free canoeing at Center Lake from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, June 24. Canoes are available for community use and they are first-come, first-served. All equipment and life vests are provided for participants.  Participants will be briefed on safety measures prior to canoeing and will be supervised …read more.

The Warsaw Park Board finally finished up its 2013 Year In Review, and the report was examined at the February Park Board meeting last night. “It was a busy year for us,” said Parks and Recreation Superintendent Larry Plummer. Among the projects his department completed last year was the Krebs Trailhead Park at the corner …read more.

Officers for the Warsaw Parks and Recreation Park Board were elected at the meeting on Jan. 21. The board moved to re-elect all of its officers in their current capacities. Bill Baldwin will remain president. Steve Haines, Larry Ladd, Rick Paczkowski, Jerry Frush and Michelle Boxell will continue serving as officers. Diane Quance was introduced …read more.

First Friday in downtown Warsaw. It all happens on the First Friday of each month, and on this Friday, Dec. 6, the theme is Hometown Holly Days! The 2nd annual Twinkle Light Parade begins at 7 p.m. down Center Street. Santa and Mrs. Claus will ride in the parade at 7 p.m. from downtown and …read more.

Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department is celebrating the Christmas season with some special events, including the start of the Letters from Santa program. Now through Monday, Dec. 16, parents and grandparents can ask Santa to send their favorite child a personalized letter for Christmas. Forms are available at the Central Park Office, 117 E. Canal …read more.

Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will host free Community Canoeing from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 13 at Center Lake Beach. Canoes and equipment will be available to use. Canoes will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis and may be used in timed increments. No registration is required; however, each participant must …read more.

Mantis Skate Park, located in Boggs Industrial Park at 400 Little League Dr., Warsaw, will host the annual Big Trick Contest from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 29. There will be three divisions for skaters to compete in: beginner/novice, intermediate and pro. The entry fee is $3 per skater. Spectators are encouraged and …read more.

Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will host free Community Canoeing from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, at Center Lake Beach. Canoes and equipment will be available to use during the event. Canoes are granted on a “first-come, first-served” basis and may be used in timed increments.  No registration is required, however, each …read more.

(left to right) Claire Hollowell, 5, Corbin Hollowell, 8, and Dalton Ousley, 9, enjoy a day at Kiddieland Park, on Center Lake in Warsaw.(photo by Alyssa Richardson) As weather begins to warm up and the summer sun begins to peek through Kosciusko County skies, residents of Warsaw are beginning to take to the beach for a …read more.

Tickets are now on sale for Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department’s Brunch with the Bunny event. The brunch will be 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 23, at the Center Lake Pavilion.   Families are encouraged to attend in their pajamas to enjoy a special brunch with the Easter Bunny. Each child will receive …read more.

Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department is offering its annual Letters From Santa program, running now through Dec. 14. Parents or grandparents can complete a form for one of more children, pay $2 and have a custom letter from Santa mailed to the child or children. A copy of the child’s own letter to Santa may …read more.