The City of Goshen’s Parks and Recreation Department will host the 16^th Annual Maple City Walk on Saturday, September 14. Participants have the choice of a marathon, half-marathon, and 10K as they enjoy a beautiful walk or run along the Maple City Greenway and Pumpkinvine Nature Trail. 

Day of check-in and registration begins at 7:30 a.m. on September 14 and the walk begins at 8 a.m. Participants are allowed 5 hours to complete the 13.1-mile course along the Pumpkinvine Nature Trail and 9 hours to complete the 26-mile course.

Registration for the event can be completed online or in person at the Goshen Parks and Recreation Administrative Office, 524 E. Jackson Street.

Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. Water and light refreshments will be available at the halfway point.

For more information, visit maplecitywalk.com.

The Goshen Parks and Recreation Department’s Touch a Truck event will return to Shanklin Park on Saturday, August 24, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. This event is free for all ages.

Goshen’s Touch a Truck event offers children the opportunity to touch, climb, and explore the City’s equipment, trucks, and other vehicles. City departments that will bring vehicles include the Goshen Fire Department, the Goshen Police Department, and the Streets Department. The event will also feature staff representing various City departments, giving the community a chance to meet and talk with them.

A sensory-free time has been slotted for 9-10 a.m. for individuals with sensory impairments.

The Goshen Parks and Recreation Department will once again hold its annual Fidler Pond’s Fantastic Fishing Derby for kids on Saturday, June 8, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Fidler Pond Park, 1424 Lincolnway East.

Awards will be given to participants ages 3-17 for the first fish caught, the smallest fish caught, the largest fish caught, and whatever else Parks and Recreation staff think of to award!

The event fee is $3, and no fishing license is required. Participants should bring their own poles and bait. For more information and to register, visit goshenindiana.org/parks-rec. Registration closes June 7.

Save the date for other summer parks and recreation events:

• Dive-in Movie Night at Shanklin Pool, Saturday, June 8^th, at 8 p.m.
• Pop-up Water Park at Pringle Park, Saturday, June 22, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Kids’ and Teens’ Triathlon, Shanklin Park, Saturday, July 6, 2024
• Splash-Tastic Weekend at Abshire Park, Friday, July 26 – Sunday, July 28
• Rock the Quarry Triathlon, Saturday, August 10
• Touch a Truck, Shanklin Park, Saturday, August 24