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The Local History Index provides only a citation to the article or item. Please visit the Elkhart Public Library’s downtown location at 300 S. Second St. to access the Elkhart Truth newspapers and other collections referenced in this index.
Showing of 100 results for Elkhart Parks.
| ID | 102259 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | A park for everyone |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Gans Park; Wayne Bias |
| Date | Aug 30, 2025 |
| Page | A1, A6 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Parks |
| ID | 102090 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Council approves five-year master plan for parks |
| Notes | “Our Parks: An Aspirational Master Plan |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | Aug 01, 2025 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart City Council, City of Elkhart, Elkhart Parks, Roberson, Rod (mayor) |
| ID | 102040 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Neighborhood celebrates new playground |
| Notes | Thursby, Geroldean Marie (Tot Lot) |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Children, Rod Roberson dedicate new playground |
| Date | Jul 12, 2025 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Aspire Elkhart, Playgrounds, Elkhart Parks, Roberson, Rod (mayor) |
| ID | 99285 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Parks department honored for innovative kayak program |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | The City of Elkhart Parks & Recreation has been awarded the Indiana Park & Recreation Association’s prestigious “Award of Excellence for Innovative Program' |
| Date | Nov 16, 2024 |
| Page | D1 |
| Subjects | Elkhart City Office of Parks and Cultural Resources, Awards |
| ID | 94076 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | 'Important upgrade' |
| Notes | Park restrooms |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Photo of restroom facilities |
| Date | Nov 21, 2023 |
| Page | A1, A3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Parks, Renovation |
| ID | 92125 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | County parks board seeks input on master plan |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Kayakers participating in the Hydro Hustle Adventure Race at the River Preserve County Park |
| Date | Aug 25, 2023 |
| Page | A1, A3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Parks and Recreation Park Board, Planning, Community, Elkhart County Parks and Recreation Department |
| ID | 85996 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Free Little Library installed at Walker Park |
| Notes | Free Little Library |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Elkhart Parks and Recreation Department and Bail Home Services members |
| Date | Dec 17, 2022 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Elkhart County Parks and Recreation Department, Libraries, Walker Park |
| ID | 67616 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | MLK Day drive nets food, clothing donations |
| Notes | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Elkhart Parks & Recreation Department and River Oaks Community Church |
| Date | January 21, 2021 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart County Parks & Recreation Department, River Oaks Community Church, Food Drives |
| ID | 65789 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Elkhart teams up with local business for picnic |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Student volunteers |
| Date | July 25, 2019 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Volunteer Work, Elkhart Parks, City of Elkhart, Cummins Onan |
| ID | 65697 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Public asked to give input on new Elkhart parks master plan |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | River Walk |
| Date | May 23, 2019 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | City of Elkhart, City of Elkhart - Parks & Recreation Department |
| ID | 65036 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Elkhart Parks exhibits photo contest winners |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | "Early Morning Stroll"; "Mirror Mirror on the Wall" |
| Date | January 23, 2019 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart County Youth for Christ/Lifeline, Elkhart County Historical Museum |
| ID | 64465 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Elkhart Parks Board Vice President Hines resigns |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | August 16, 2018 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Vice President Tonda Hines, Elkhart Parks and Recreation Park Board, Tolson Center |
| ID | 62021 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Rhapsody wrap-up |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Rhapsody Arts and Music Festival; Elkhart Parks and Recreation Department lined the bridges to Island Park with American Flags |
| Date | June 13, 2017 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Rhapsody Arts and Music Festival |
| ID | 61641 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Earth Day park cleanup |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Tim Neese plants flowers |
| Date | April 20, 2017 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Lippert Components Inc., Elkhart, Elkhart Parks |
| ID | 61384 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Elkhart Plastics enters the pallet industry |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Date | February 18, 2017 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Parks and Recreation Park Board |
| ID | 60678 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Elkhart unveils plan to spruce up city parks |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Langle Park |
| Date | September 27, 2016 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart County Youth For Christ/Lifeline, City of Elkhart - Parks & Recreation Department, Elkhart Parks |
| ID | 47510 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Group revives Elkhart Plastics |
| Notes | Co. Pres. Jack Welter |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | March 24, 2011 |
| Page | C1 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Parks and Recreation Park Board |
| ID | 40310 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Elkhart Parks |
| Notes | Map taken from City web site showing city park locations |
| Source | Other |
| Location | Elkhart City History File |
| Date | January 1, 2008 |
| History # | 1655 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Natives |
| ID | 17789 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Elkhart Plastics Inc. to house Promens |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | May 12, 2006 |
| Page | C1 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Parks and Recreation Park Board, Promens North American Group, Business |
| ID | 12586 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Upgrades sought for Elkhart parks |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of swimmer |
| Date | April 14, 2005 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | McNaughton Park, Pierre Moran Park, Elkhart County Parks and Recreation Department, Bond Issues |
| ID | 1219 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Officials discuss spending |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | April 14, 2002 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart County Council, Elkhart County Commissioners, Elkhart Parks and Recreation Park Board |
| ID | 88194 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Park requests heard |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Jan 09, 2001 |
| Subjects | Elkhart County Commissioners, Elkhart Parks, Heaton Lake |
| ID | 31099 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | New planners will help Elkhart accomplish development goals |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | May 8, 1999 |
| Page | A4 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Parks |
| ID | 31405 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | For fun, turn to the young |
| Notes | Letherman, John K. envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | John Letherman; Map of Elkhart city development |
| Date | February 18, 1998 |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Page | C1 |
| Subjects | Letherman, John, Elkhart Parks, Development, Community |
| ID | 29059 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Elkhart parks to get Waterfall portage grant |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | February 28, 1991 |
| Page | B1 |
| Subjects | Waterfall Dam |
| ID | 74028 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Havilah gets a face lift |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | William Kollias; Havilah Beardsley statue |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Jul 04, 1990 |
| Subjects | Beardsley, Havilah, Statue of, Elkhart Parks, Beardsley Avenue, Pierre Moran |
| ID | 15086 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Elliott family wants park site maintained |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | April 13, 1990 |
| Page | B1, B4 |
| Subjects | Elliott Park, Elkhart Parks |
| ID | 15087 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Gay publication lists local sites |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | April 13, 1990 |
| Page | B1 |
| Subjects | Elliott Park, Homosexuality, Elkhart Parks |
| ID | 87477 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Park staff felled by flawed furnace |
| Notes | Elkhart Parks & Recreation Department envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Heidi Edel, Saundra Wallin, Karin Frey |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Feb 17, 1988 |
| Subjects | City of Elkhart - Parks & Recreation Department, New York Central Depot, Buildings |
| ID | 87467 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Almost spring for city's parks |
| Notes | Elkhart Parks & Recreation Department envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Feb 03, 1988 |
| Subjects | City of Elkhart - Parks & Recreation Department, Parks |
| ID | 87490 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Renovated park dedicated |
| Notes | Thursby, Geroldean Marie envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Oct 07, 1987 |
| Subjects | Thursby, Geroldean Marie (Tot Lot), Elkhart Parks, City of Elkhart - Parks & Recreation Department, Brady St. |
| ID | 87497 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Brakes put on park bikers |
| Notes | Elkhart Parks & Recreation Department envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Oct 01, 1987 |
| Subjects | City of Elkhart - Parks & Recreation Department, Elkhart Parks, Motorcycle Riders, Ordinances, Traffic |
| ID | 87501 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Elkhart Parks and Recreation Park Board Article |
| Notes | Elkhart Parks & Recreation Department envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Sep 06, 1987 |
| Subjects | City of Elkhart - Parks & Recreation Department, Elkhart Parks and Recreation Park Board, Politics and Government |
| ID | 87496 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Funding for park projects trimmed |
| Notes | Elkhart Parks & Recreation Department envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Aug 14, 1987 |
| Page | B2 |
| Subjects | City of Elkhart - Parks & Recreation Department, Elkhart Parks, Budgets, Politics and Government |
| ID | 87493 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Plans for soccer park endorsed |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Melvin Cohen |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Aug 04, 1987 |
| Subjects | Walker Park, City of Elkhart - Parks & Recreation Department, Elkhart Parks |
| ID | 87462 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Parks chief tells what $20 means |
| Notes | Elkhart Parks & Recreation Department envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Jul 21, 1987 |
| Subjects | City of Elkhart - Parks & Recreation Department, Parks, Taxes, Sims Oak Hills Golf Course |
| ID | 87463 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Funds sought for Osolo park and soccer complex |
| Notes | Elkhart Parks & Recreation Department envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Jun 26, 1987 |
| Subjects | City of Elkhart - Parks & Recreation Department, Parks, Real Estate, Budgets |
| ID | 87525 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Christiana Creek path in park budget for '88 |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | May 20, 1987 |
| Page | B1 |
| Subjects | Christiana Creek, City of Elkhart - Parks & Recreation Department, Elkhart Parks, Bicycle/Pedestrian Paths |
| ID | 87478 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Parks will pay for repairs to bike path |
| Notes | Elkhart Parks & Recreation Department envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | May 08, 1987 |
| Subjects | City of Elkhart - Parks & Recreation Department, Parks, Elkhart Bikeways |
| ID | 87465 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | River wall, creek path in park plans |
| Notes | Elkhart Parks & Recreation Department envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | May 07, 1987 |
| Subjects | City of Elkhart - Parks & Recreation Department, Parks, Construction, Downtown Elkhart Redevelopment |
| ID | 87480 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Park appreciation |
| Notes | Elkhart Parks & Recreation Department envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | William Myers, Ken Cantzler |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Apr 23, 1987 |
| Page | C10 |
| Subjects | City of Elkhart - Parks & Recreation Department, Parks, Awards, High Dive Park |
| ID | 87479 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Clean Elkhart for Mother's Day |
| Notes | Elkhart Parks & Recreation Department envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Cartoon of a family |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Apr 10, 1987 |
| Subjects | City of Elkhart - Parks & Recreation Department, Street Cleaning |
| ID | 87482 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Council OK's park lights, pay funds |
| Notes | Elkhart Parks & Recreation Department envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Dec 16, 1986 |
| Subjects | City of Elkhart - Parks & Recreation Department, Parks, Politics and Government |
| ID | 87500 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Perron seeks park lights |
| Notes | Elkhart Parks & Recreation Department envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Dec 15, 1986 |
| Subjects | City of Elkhart - Parks & Recreation Department, Elkhart Parks, Perron, James (Mayor) |
| ID | 87494 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Park officials 'gamble' on funds |
| Notes | Elkhart Parks & Recreation Department envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Sep 12, 1986 |
| Subjects | City of Elkhart - Parks & Recreation Department, Elkhart Parks, Budgets, Politics and Government |
| ID | 87468 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Elkhart Parks & Recreation Department Advertisement |
| Notes | Elkhart Parks & Recreation Department envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | City of Elkhart logo |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Aug 26, 1986 |
| Subjects | City of Elkhart - Parks & Recreation Department, Studebaker Park, Elkhart Bikeways, Trails & Paths |
| ID | 87498 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Pool popular in July |
| Notes | Elkhart Parks & Recreation Department envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Aug 16, 1986 |
| Subjects | City of Elkhart - Parks & Recreation Department, Elkhart Parks, Pierre Moran Pool, Sims Oak Hills Golf Course |
| ID | 87481 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | City may restrict billboards |
| Notes | Elkhart Parks & Recreation Department envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | May 30, 1986 |
| Subjects | City of Elkhart - Parks & Recreation Department, Billboards |
| ID | 87502 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Funds asked to replace 'street trees' |
| Notes | Elkhart Parks & Recreation Department envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | May 12, 1986 |
| Subjects | City of Elkhart - Parks & Recreation Department, Elkhart Parks, Trees, Natural Landscaping |
| ID | 87464 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Park board favors softball tourney idea |
| Notes | Elkhart Parks & Recreation Department envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Mar 28, 1986 |
| Subjects | City of Elkhart - Parks & Recreation Department, Parks, Softball |