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

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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 2025 Activity Guide

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Parks & Recreation Administrative Office:

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.

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•  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.

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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!