WARSAW —The city of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will offer free Swimming Lessons at Center Lake in two, two-week sessions. Registration is required by one week prior to the start of each session. Please register only if you plan to attend most or all of the session dates. Each session is limited to 10 …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Parks & Recreation Department is hosting a Coffee & Canvas Program at 6 :30 p.m. June 21. A great choice for girls’ night out or date night. Create a canvas masterpiece while you sip your choice of coffee beverage. Registration fee includes all supplies, instruction and beverage. Ages 13 and up. Registration …read more.

WARSAW — The city of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will host its annual FREE Kids Fishing Derby this Saturday June 4 from 8  to 11:30 a.m. at the Center Lake Beach. Registration is free and open to ages 3-16 years of age. Please register at the Park Department Office, (Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. …read more.

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

  WARSAW— The City of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will kick off the first FREE Concert at the Central Park Plaza Friday, May 27 at 7:00 p.m. Don’t miss out on High Life for some contemporary jazz, rhythm and blues! The band starts playing at 7:00 p.m. and will play until 8:30 p.m. Bring …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Parks & Recreation Department will open Mantis Skate Park for the season from 2-5 p.m. Saturday, April 16. The park is located at 400 Little League Drive, on Boggs campus. The park is free of charge, fully-supervised, and a family friendly skate facility for all ages, elementary students through adults. Skateboards …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Parks & Recreation Department will hold the Mommy Son Adventure from 6-8 p.m. Friday, May 6, at the Pete Thorn Center gymnasium. This year’s theme is Root for the Home Team. Boys ages 3 to 10 and their moms, aunts, or grandmothers will enjoy games, activities, and snacks related to sports of …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 — 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.

WARSAW — Progress was reported on playground equipment and disc golf course during the Warsaw Parks & Recreation board meeting Tuesday evening, Sept. 15.

The Warsaw Parks & Recreation Department employees will start work on the Beyer Farm Boardwalk the week of June 8. This project consists of replacing the weathered decking starting at the East side of the Boardwalk near Kosciusko Community Hospital and moving west. Employees will work daily from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. weather permitting …read more.

By LIZ MCKINLEY Warsaw Parks & Recreation Director The city of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will kick off two brand new healthy programs in Central Park the week of May 25. Yoga In The Park Yoga In The Park will take place from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays for 15 weeks, or …read more.

Warsaw Parks & Recreation Department will hold the Mommy-Son Adventure from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, May 1, at the Pete Thorn Center gymnasium, 800 N. Park Ave., Warsaw. This year’s theme is “Farm Adventure.” Boys ages 3 to 10 and their moms, aunts, or grandmothers will enjoy games, activities, and snacks all related …read more.

The first meeting of 2015 for the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety was short and to the point Monday morning. The three member board: Charles Smith, Jeff Grose and Mayor Joe Thallemer approved: Release of a mortgage with Warsaw Housing Authority executed by Susan and Jerry Holloway. Agreements with Pike Lake, Center Lake …read more.

This Saturday August 23, Center Lake Beach will offer free Community Canoeing from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. No registration is required. Canoes are first-come, first served and may be used in timed increments. All equipment and life vests are provided. All participants are briefed on safety measures prior to canoeing. All canoeing is supervised …read more.

Warsaw Parks and Recreation, Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club and Penguin Point are hosting the 34th annual Big Wheel Race in Warsaw this Friday night. On Aug. 1, registration will begin at 5:45 p.m. and conclude at 6:45 p.m. with the race beginning at 7 p.m. at Center Lake Park during the Family Carnival. Entry forms …read more.

The Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will host a fun night out for moms and daughters ages 5-12. Everyone will be pampered and learn fun at-home spa activities that promote healthy self image and personal care. Participate in many fun activities and make-it-yourself projects such as homemade bubble bath and bath salts, as well as …read more.

The Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department offers a fun, free, weekly parent-child program full of activities, crafts, stories and more. The program runs every Wednesday through Aug. 6 from 1 p.m. to 2 pm. This is a free program for children ages 3-7 and will be held in the Pete Thorn Center Activities Room, 800 …read more.

WARSAW – The Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department is taking registrations for its Junior Golf Tour. The Tour, which is open to those ages 10-17, will hold four events this summer. The stops will be June 19 at Rozella Ford, July 3 at Little Big Horn, July 10 at Raccoon Run and July 24 at …read more.

Warsaw Parks & Recreation Department will host a fly fishing workshop from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 17.  The workshop will be provided by instructor and fly fishing enthusiast Charlie Ray.  Participants will learn basic fly fishing techniques, casting, how to choose fly rods and fly lines, safety and etiquette, and more. Each person …read more.

Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department’s 2014 Recreation Guides are now available at the Central Park Office, 117 E. Canal St., Warsaw. Guides will soon be distributed to other city offices, area businesses and local organizations. Information pertaining to 2014 concerts, events and programs can also be found on the city’s website warsaw.in.gov under “Departments – …read more.

Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will hold the annual Mommy Son Adventure from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, May 9, at the Pete Thorn Center gymnasium. This year’s theme is “Dinosaurs.” Boys ages 3 years old to 10 years old and their moms, aunts, or grandmothers will enjoy games, activities, and snacks all related …read more.

Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will host a free Christmas Countdown event from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, at the Center Lake Pavilion. Santa will be on hand to visit with children individually. Parents should bring their own camera for photos with Santa. Hot cocoa will be served, as well as cookies …read more.

Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will host a free Fall Family Fun event from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11, in Lucerne Park on North Park Avenue. Activities will include hayrides around the lake, a live bat exhibit, a story teller, crafts, pumpkin bowling, a campfire by the lake and more. Children will …read more.

Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will offer a Beginners Fly Fishing Workshop at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21. The workshop goes until noon at Nye Park. Instructor Charlie Ray will teach participants basic fly fishing techniques, casting, how to choose fly rods and lines, safety and etiquette and more. Participants will also learn fly tying …read more.

Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will host two more free events at Center Lake. The first event on Tuesday, Aug. 6, is free community canoeing at Center Lake Beach.  Canoes and equipment will be available to use from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Canoes are first-come, first-served and may be used in timed increments. No …read more.

Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will host their annual Family Carnival event on Friday, Aug. 2, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Central Park. Families can enjoy games, activities, giant inflatables, face painting and more. Game tickets will be 25 cents each, or $5 punch cards (equal to 20 tickets) will be available for …read more.

Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will host the free annual Blues & BBQ Festival at the Glover Pavilion in Central Park Friday. Mike Milligan and Steam Shovel will open the show at 6 p.m. Headliner Nick Moss will take the stage at 8 p.m. Nick Moss is a 16 time Blues Music Award nominee. He …read more.

The Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department is hosting its annual Kids Fishing Derby once again this year. It will be held at Center Lake Park, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, June 1, and end at 11:30 a.m. The event is completely free and open to any kid ages 3-16. There will be free prizes and …read more.

Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department is planning Fly Fishing Workshops for Saturday, May 18. The courses will be taught by instructor Charlie Ray. A Beginner’s Workshop will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at the Ramsey Shelter in Nye Park. The cost is $10 per person and class size is limited to five people. …read more.

Santa, Mrs. Claus, and a couple of their reindeer will be visiting Warsaw’s Central Park this Friday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The visit is part of the annual Light Up The Night event hosted by Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department. The free event kicks off the first night of the Central Park Holiday …read more.

Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will host the annual Fall Family Fun event from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 12, at Lucerne Park, Warsaw. This year, the all free Fall Family Fun night will feature a new interactive live bat exhibit with Incredible Bats. Egyptian Fruit Bats and African Straw-Colored Fruit Bats will …read more.

Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will host a free Culture Fest event from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 22, in Warsaw’s Central Park. The event will highlight a variety of cultures from around the world through music, dance, activities, and more. A variety of entertainment is scheduled in Central Park Plaza. DeHurricane …read more.

Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will offer free community canoeing from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Saturday, July 28, at Center Lake Beach, behind the Center Lake Pavilion in Warsaw. All equipment will be provided and participants of all skill levels – including those wishing to canoe for the first time – are encouraged …read more.

Mantis Skate Park, 400 Little League Drive in the Boggs Industrial Park, Warsaw, will host the annual Big Trick Competition from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. this Saturday. The competition will award prizes for the best trick in several skill levels from beginner to pro.  Entry fees are $3 per person, and the community is …read more.

On Saturday, June 2, 38 area kids ages 3 years to 16 years old cast their reels and spent time with family at the Kids Fishing Derby. The derby, hosted by the Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department at Center Lake, featured free fishing, fun contests and prize drawings. Every child in attendance received a goody …read more.

Mantis Skate Park, located at 400 Little League Drive in Boggs Industrial Park, Warsaw, is planning two late skates this month on June 9 and June 23. The park will be open until 10 p.m. on those evenings for skating under the lights and to music. Mantis Skate Park is a fully-supervised, free facility for …read more.

The Friday Evening Performing Arts Series, presented by Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department, will take place at 7 p.m. this Friday, June 1, with Soul Funkshun. Soul Funkshun is based out of South Bend and specializes in Funk, Soul, Motown, R&B, and more.  They are known for providing audiences with dance music and a fun …read more.