News & Updates All »
Final Leaf Pickup of 2023
Sunday, December 10, 2023
The Goshen Street Department will make one last round of leaf collecting beginning Monday, December 11. Residents who miss this round can still take their leaves to the Environmental Center. Located at 20100 CR 19, the center accepts brush and leaves, loose or in bags, at no charge to Goshen... more
Goshen continues annual Mirth Tree ornament exchange
Monday, December 4, 2023
'Tis the season for spreading joy and reducing waste in Goshen! The City of Goshen's Department of Environmental Resilience is excited to announce the 3rd Annual Mirth Tree Ornament Exchange, a festive initiative to celebrate the holidays in an eco-friendly way. This is the third year residents... more
City of Goshen awarded state volunteerism award
Friday, December 1, 2023
The Environmental Resilience Department poses with the award. Back L to R: Lee Bergey; Aaron Sawatsky-Kingsley, Director of Environmental Resilience; Levi Moser. Front L to R: Theresa Sailor, Education Grant Writer; Melanie Helmuth, Urban Forestry Assistant; Acadia Imhof; Alexa Kennel; Brandi Devoe,... more
Upcoming Events All »
Board of Works
Today, 2:00pm
To join the webinar please copy and paste this link on your browser: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88469251269 or call +1 312 626 6799. Webinar ID: 884 6925 1269 Comments are no longer taken online.
Shade Tree Board
Today, 7:00pm
This meeting is in-person only.
Redevelopment Commission
Tuesday, December 12, 2023, 3:00pm
About
Nestled in the heart of Elkhart County, Goshen, Indiana, is home to over 34,000 residents. Settled in 1831, it is the county seat.
The City prides itself on community service, with many active service clubs and nonprofit organizations giving back daily. There are 33 religious denominations with 64 local churches.
Historic Downtown Goshen
Goshen has one of the most vibrant downtowns in the State! Every month, throughout the year, Goshen hosts a celebration of local arts, culture, and unique shopping at Goshen First Fridays.
The downtown revitalization contributes to the City's overall appeal to residents, visitors, businesses, industry, and entrepreneurs. In addition, Goshen's business development philosophy is progressive and responsive, with the City's Community Development Department focusing on re-purposing past industrial sites for future development. Goshen innovates using Tax Increment Financing (TIF) to direct tax dollars to neighborhoods needing assistance.
Education
With public and private schools available, Goshen is among the top 10% of Indiana schools for National Merit Scholars. The City is home to the county's only four-year institution, Goshen College. Goshen College is home to 91.1 The Globe, which has been named Best College Radio Station in the Nation four times by the Intercollegiate Broadcasting Systems.
Retirement Opportunities
Seniors enjoy retiring in Goshen, home to Greencroft Communities, Indiana's most significant private senior care facility. The 165-acre campus offers seniors a wide choice of housing options and activities.
Health and Wellness
Goshen is home to Goshen Health. These medical care providers have won multiple State and national patient and team member satisfaction awards. In 2010, Dr. Douglas Schwartzendruber, Director of the Center for Cancer Care, was named one of the World's Most Influential People by Time Magazine for seeking cancer cure research on a melanoma vaccine.
We are proud of our community. Can you tell?