Parks and Recreation
Online Registration, Facility Reservations, and Ticket Sales
We now offer online registration, facility reservations, and ticket sales. Please visit the link below to access these services. Please note there is a 2.85% or a $1.00 minimum processing fee included in each transaction.
REGISTER/RESERVE HERE
Office Phone: (574) 534-2901
Office Fax: (574) 349-6672
Office location: 524 E. Jackson St. Goshen, IN 46526
Parks & Recreation Administrative Office Hours:
Monday- Friday, 7 am - 4 pm
CLOSED:
- New Year's Day January 1
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day January 20
- Good Friday April 18
- Memorial Day May 26
- Juneteenth National Independence Day June 19
- Independence Day July 4
- Labor Day September 1
- Indigenous Peoples' Day October 13
- Veterans Day November 11
- Thanksgiving November 27-28
- Christmas Eve and Christmas Day December 24-25
Wayne Wogoman Welcome Center Hours: Wednesday- Friday, 10 am - 4 pm. Phone (574) 975-6253.
For more information, please consult our 2024 Activity Guide
Tanya Heyde, Superintendent
Goshen Parks & Recreation
524 E. Jackson St.
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 534-2901
Email: goshenparks@goshencity.com
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Dear Patron of Goshen Parks,
Welcome to the 2025 Goshen Parks & Recreation Department Activity Guide, which describes an array of programs, events and activities to keep you engaged in the 2025 calendar year. We on the park staff are excited to offer a lineup of enriching experiences, often in the natural setting of a city park, for all ages and seasons.
Registering for Parks & Recreation activities is easy; please visit our website (www.goshenindiana.org/parks-rec) to create a user account to access the online reservation and registration platform. We always enjoy meeting park patrons personally, so feel free to visit us at the Park Department Office, 524 East Jackson Street, to register in person.
Significant news this year and next is the remodeling and expansion of the Shanklin Pool, which will need to be closed this summer for construction. In the summer of 2026 we’re planning for a grand reopening, with updated amenities and features to better serve the Goshen community.
It is inspiring how many community members—and others—visit our city parks. We received an abundance of engagement from Goshen residents to help us shape goals for the coming years during the five-year master-planning process. The plan covers 2024–28. The four pillars developed through the planning are Equity, Health and Wellness, Engagement and Conservation. To learn more about these goals and other developments, check the City website.
The Park Department takes immense pride in providing and managing outdoor spaces to gather, meet, walk and play. It is our privilege to continue serving the Goshen community, and we hope visitors to the Maple City see how these resources can enrich their lives too. On behalf of the entire staff and board, I hope you enjoy this “guided tour” of Goshen’s parks and the many opportunities for recreation and revitalization, regardless of the season.
Tanya Heyde
Superintendent, Goshen Parks & Recreation
Parks & Recreation Administrative Office:
Mission Statement
The Goshen Parks & Recreation Department shall provide high-quality and effective recreation programs and special events, facilities and parks that benefit area residents and contribute to Goshen’s economy, environment, wellness and sense of community.
Vision Statement
We are a superior park and recreation department linking the Goshen community to its historical, cultural, natural and human resources in order to enhance the quality of life through the preservation of open space, provision of recreation activities, stewardship of resources, development of trails, parks and facilities, and maintenance of these community resources.
Goals & Objectives
- To promote Community involvement in the planning and operation of all facets of Park and Recreation Department operations.
- To allow for orderly growth and development of physical and natural resources.
- To incorporate within the department and its programs, new technologies and processes that will make activities and services more cost effective.
- To develop systems of information and guidance to provide for more effective delivery of activities and services.
- To offer comprehensive, quality recreational programming aimed at satisfying the needs of varying age levels, physical abilities, and special interests.
- To maintain and improve the appearance of parks and existing facilities throughout Goshen at a high standard of quality on a systematic and scheduled basis.
- To utilize the natural characteristics of the land when evaluating the potential for Park and Recreation purposes.
- To periodically assess and evaluate the recreational needs of the citizens of Goshen.
- To make Park and Recreation participation as simple and convenient as possible to clientele and treat patrons like valued customers.
- To provide efficient and effective direction, coordination, leadership, and quality leisure services throughout Goshen.
Comfort Stations
Most park restroom facilities are open to the public from April 15 to October 15, from dawn to dusk. The restrooms at Abshire Cabin and at the warming house in Shanklin Park, however, remain open year-round.
Splash Parks
Walnut Park Splash Pad, on Goshen’s north side at East Oakridge Avenue between Fifth and Sixth streets, Pringle Park Splash Pad on West Lincoln Avenue between Greene Road and Indiana Avenue, and Rieth Park Splash Pad, on Goshen’s south side on 13th Street between Iowa and Illinois streets, will function daily May 25–August 25 from 12 noon to 8 pm (weather permitting).
Dedication Program
Donations and dedications of trees, plants, flowers, and park benches and picnic tables are all welcomed for the Goshen parks. Please contact the Goshen Park Department, for more information and current prices, at 534-2901.
Adopt-A-Park
Individuals, families, clubs and businesses are encouraged to Adopt-A-Park and help with maintenance, litter pickup and plant preservation. For more information, contact the Goshen Park Department at 534-2901.
Vandalism
Vandalism in our parks can be a concern, as well as have a negative impact on our budget. It isn’t possible for us to be in the parks at all times, so a few extra “eyes” to notify us about vandalism is very helpful. Your assistance is greatly appreciated!
Meeting & Events
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CANCELLED Park Board Meeting | 8/5/2024 | 4:00 pm | 524 East Jackson Street. | | | | |
Park Board Meeting | 5/6/2024 | 4:00 pm | 524 East Jackson Street. | | | | |
Park Board Meeting | 4/1/2024 | 4:00 pm | 524 East Jackson Street. | | | | |
Park Board Meeting | 2/5/2024 | 4:00 pm | 524 East Jackson Street. | | | | |
Park Board | 7/18/2022 | 4:00 pm | Council Chambers, 111 E. Jefferson St, Goshen | | | | |
Park Board | 3/21/2022 | 4:00 pm | Council Chambers, 111 E. Jefferson St, Goshen | | | | |
Park Board | 2/21/2022 | 4:30 pm | Council Chambers, 111 E. Jefferson St, Goshen | | | | |
Park Board | 1/18/2022 | 4:30 pm | Council Chambers, 111 E. Jefferson St, Goshen | | | | |
Park Board | 12/20/2021 | 4:30 pm | Council Chambers, 111 E. Jefferson St., Goshen | | | | |
Park Board | 11/15/2021 | 4:30 pm | Council Chambers, 111 E. Jefferson St., Goshen | | | | |
Park Board | 10/18/2021 | 4:30 pm | Council Chambers, 111 E. Jefferson St., Goshen | | | | |
Park Board | 9/20/2021 | 4:30 pm | Council Chambers, 111 E. Jefferson St., Goshen | | | | |
Park Board | 8/16/2021 | 4:30 pm | Council Chambers, 111 E. Jefferson St., Goshen | | | | |
Park Board | 7/19/2021 | 4:30 pm | Council Chambers, 111 E. Jefferson St., Goshen | | | | |
Park Board | 6/21/2021 | 4:30 pm | Rieth Interpretive Center, 410 W. Plymouth Ave. | | | | |
Park Board | 5/17/2021 | 4:30 pm | Rieth Interpretive Center, 410 W. Plymouth Ave. | | | | |
Park Board | 4/19/2021 | 4:30 pm | Rieth Interpretive Center, 410 W. Plymouth Ave. | | | | |
Park Board | 3/15/2021 | 4:30 pm | Rieth Interpretive Center, 410 W. Plymouth Ave. | | | | |
Park Board | 2/15/2021 | 5:30 pm | Rieth Interpretive Center, 410 W. Plymouth Ave. | | | | |
Park Board | 1/25/2021 | 5:30 pm | Rieth Interpretive Center, 410 W. Plymouth Ave. | | | | |
Park Board | 12/21/2020 | 5:30 pm | Rieth Interpretive Center, 410. W. Plymouth Ave. | | | | |
Park Board | 11/16/2020 | 5:30 pm | Rieth Interpretive Center, 410. W. Plymouth Ave. | | | | |
Park Board | 10/19/2020 | 5:30 pm | Rieth Interpretive Center, 410. W. Plymouth Ave. | | | | |
Park Board | 9/21/2020 | 5:30 pm | Rieth Interpretive Center, 410. W. Plymouth Ave. | | | | |
Park Board | 8/17/2020 | 5:30 pm | Rieth Interpretive Center, 410. W. Plymouth Ave. | | | | |
Park Board | 7/20/2020 | 5:30 pm | Rieth Interpretive Center, 410. W. Plymouth Ave. | | | | |
Park Board | 6/15/2020 | 5:30 pm | Rieth Interpretive Center, 410. W. Plymouth Ave. | | | | |
Park Board | 5/18/2020 | 5:30 pm | Council Chambers, 111 E Jefferson St. | | | | |
Park Board | 4/20/2020 | 5:30 pm | Council Chambers, 111 E. Jefferson St. Goshen, IN | | | | |
Park Board | 3/16/2020 | 5:30 pm | Rieth Interpretive Center, 410. W. Plymouth Ave. | | | | |
Park Board | 2/17/2020 | 5:30 pm | Rieth Interpretive Center, 410. W. Plymouth Ave. | | | | |
Park Board | 1/14/2020 | 5:30 pm | Rieth Interpretive Center, 410. W. Plymouth Ave. | | | | |
Park Board meeting | 12/16/2019 | 5:30 pm | Rieth Interpretive Center, 410 W. Plymouth Ave., Goshen, IN | | | | |
Park Board meeting | 11/18/2019 | 5:30 pm | Rieth Interpretive Center, 410 W. Plymouth Ave., Goshen, IN | | | | |
Park Board meeting | 10/21/2019 | 5:30 pm | Rieth Interpretive Center, 410 W. Plymouth Ave., Goshen, IN | | | | |
Park Board meeting | 9/16/2019 | 5:30 pm | Rieth Interpretive Center, 410 W. Plymouth Ave., Goshen, IN | | | | |
Park Board meeting | 8/19/2019 | 5:30 pm | Rieth Interpretive Center, 410 W. Plymouth Ave., Goshen, IN | | | | |
Park Board meeting | 7/15/2019 | 5:30 pm | Rieth Interpretive Center, 410 W. Plymouth Ave., Goshen, IN | | | | |
Park Board meeting | 6/17/2019 | 5:30 pm | Rieth Interpretive Center, 410 W. Plymouth Ave., Goshen, IN | | | | |
Park Board meeting | 5/20/2019 | 5:30 pm | Rieth Interpretive Center, 410 W. Plymouth Ave., Goshen, IN | | | | |
Park Board meeting | 4/15/2019 | 5:30 pm | Rieth Interpretive Center, 410 W. Plymouth Ave., Goshen, IN | | | | |
Park Board meeting | 3/18/2019 | 5:30 pm | Rieth Interpretive Center, 410 W. Plymouth Ave., Goshen, IN | | | | |
Park Board meeting | 2/18/2019 | 5:30 pm | Rieth Interpretive Center, 410 W. Plymouth Ave., Goshen, IN | | | | |
Park Board meeting | 1/15/2019 | 5:30 pm | Rieth Interpretive Center, 410 W. Plymouth Ave., Goshen, IN | | | | |
CANCELLED Park Board Meeting |
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524 East Jackson Street. - 16:00:00 |
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5/6/2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm |
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524 East Jackson Street. - 16:00:00 |
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4/1/2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm |
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524 East Jackson Street. - 16:00:00 |
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2/5/2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm |
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524 East Jackson Street. - 16:00:00 |
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7/18/2022 4:00pm - 6:00pm |
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Council Chambers, 111 E. Jefferson St, Goshen - 16:00:00 |
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3/21/2022 4:00pm - 6:00pm |
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Council Chambers, 111 E. Jefferson St, Goshen - 16:00:00 |
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2/21/2022 4:30pm - 6:00pm |
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Council Chambers, 111 E. Jefferson St, Goshen - 16:30:00 |
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1/18/2022 4:30pm - 6:00pm |
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Council Chambers, 111 E. Jefferson St, Goshen - 16:30:00 |
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12/20/2021 4:30pm - 6:00pm |
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Council Chambers, 111 E. Jefferson St., Goshen - 16:30:00 |
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11/15/2021 4:30pm - 6:00pm |
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Council Chambers, 111 E. Jefferson St., Goshen - 16:30:00 |
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10/18/2021 4:30pm - 6:00pm |
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Council Chambers, 111 E. Jefferson St., Goshen - 16:30:00 |
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9/20/2021 4:30pm - 6:00pm |
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Council Chambers, 111 E. Jefferson St., Goshen - 16:30:00 |
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8/16/2021 4:30pm - 6:00pm |
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Council Chambers, 111 E. Jefferson St., Goshen - 16:30:00 |
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7/19/2021 4:30pm - 6:00pm |
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Council Chambers, 111 E. Jefferson St., Goshen - 16:30:00 |
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6/21/2021 4:30pm - 6:00pm |
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Rieth Interpretive Center, 410 W. Plymouth Ave. - 16:30:00 |
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5/17/2021 4:30pm - 6:00pm |
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Rieth Interpretive Center, 410 W. Plymouth Ave. - 16:30:00 |
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4/19/2021 4:30pm - 6:00pm |
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Rieth Interpretive Center, 410 W. Plymouth Ave. - 16:30:00 |
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3/15/2021 4:30pm - 6:00pm |
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Rieth Interpretive Center, 410 W. Plymouth Ave. - 16:30:00 |
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2/15/2021 5:30pm - 7:00pm |
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Rieth Interpretive Center, 410 W. Plymouth Ave. - 17:30:00 |
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1/25/2021 5:30pm - 7:00pm |
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Rieth Interpretive Center, 410 W. Plymouth Ave. - 17:30:00 |
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12/21/2020 5:30pm - 7:00pm |
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Rieth Interpretive Center, 410. W. Plymouth Ave. - 17:30:00 |
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11/16/2020 5:30pm - 7:00pm |
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Rieth Interpretive Center, 410. W. Plymouth Ave. - 17:30:00 |
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10/19/2020 5:30pm - 7:00pm |
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Rieth Interpretive Center, 410. W. Plymouth Ave. - 17:30:00 |
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9/21/2020 5:30pm - 7:00pm |
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Rieth Interpretive Center, 410. W. Plymouth Ave. - 17:30:00 |
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8/17/2020 5:30pm - 7:00pm |
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Rieth Interpretive Center, 410. W. Plymouth Ave. - 17:30:00 |
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7/20/2020 5:30pm - 7:00pm |
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Rieth Interpretive Center, 410. W. Plymouth Ave. - 17:30:00 |
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6/15/2020 5:30pm - 7:00pm |
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Rieth Interpretive Center, 410. W. Plymouth Ave. - 17:30:00 |
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5/18/2020 5:30pm - 7:00pm |
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Council Chambers, 111 E Jefferson St. - 17:30:00 |
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4/20/2020 5:30pm - 7:00pm |
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Council Chambers, 111 E. Jefferson St. Goshen, IN - 17:30:00 |
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3/16/2020 5:30pm - 7:00pm |
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Rieth Interpretive Center, 410. W. Plymouth Ave. - 17:30:00 |
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2/17/2020 5:30pm - 7:00pm |
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Rieth Interpretive Center, 410. W. Plymouth Ave. - 17:30:00 |
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1/14/2020 5:30pm - 7:00pm |
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Rieth Interpretive Center, 410. W. Plymouth Ave. - 17:30:00 |
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12/16/2019 5:30pm - 6:30pm |
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Rieth Interpretive Center, 410 W. Plymouth Ave., Goshen, IN - 17:30:00 |
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11/18/2019 5:30pm - 6:30pm |
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Rieth Interpretive Center, 410 W. Plymouth Ave., Goshen, IN - 17:30:00 |
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10/21/2019 5:30pm - 6:30pm |
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Rieth Interpretive Center, 410 W. Plymouth Ave., Goshen, IN - 17:30:00 |
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9/16/2019 5:30pm - 6:30pm |
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Rieth Interpretive Center, 410 W. Plymouth Ave., Goshen, IN - 17:30:00 |
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8/19/2019 5:30pm - 6:30pm |
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Rieth Interpretive Center, 410 W. Plymouth Ave., Goshen, IN - 17:30:00 |
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7/15/2019 5:30pm - 6:30pm |
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Rieth Interpretive Center, 410 W. Plymouth Ave., Goshen, IN - 17:30:00 |
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6/17/2019 5:30pm - 6:30pm |
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Rieth Interpretive Center, 410 W. Plymouth Ave., Goshen, IN - 17:30:00 |
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5/20/2019 5:30pm - 6:30pm |
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Rieth Interpretive Center, 410 W. Plymouth Ave., Goshen, IN - 17:30:00 |
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4/15/2019 5:30pm - 6:30pm |
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Rieth Interpretive Center, 410 W. Plymouth Ave., Goshen, IN - 17:30:00 |
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3/18/2019 5:30pm - 6:30pm |
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Rieth Interpretive Center, 410 W. Plymouth Ave., Goshen, IN - 17:30:00 |
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2/18/2019 5:30pm - 6:30pm |
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Rieth Interpretive Center, 410 W. Plymouth Ave., Goshen, IN - 17:30:00 |
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1/15/2019 5:30pm - 6:30pm |
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Rieth Interpretive Center, 410 W. Plymouth Ave., Goshen, IN - 17:30:00 |