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Showing 22 results for Walker Park.
ID101511
Title of Article‘Park system for everyone’
NotesGeroldeon Thursby Park; Riverview Softball Complex; Gans Park; SOMA Gardens; Walker Park
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionWeston Park playground; Island Park playground
DateApr 12, 2025
PageA1, A5
SubjectsCity of Elkhart - Parks & Recreation Department, Playgrounds, Weston Park, Island Park

ID85996
Title of ArticleFree Little Library installed at Walker Park
NotesFree Little Library
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionElkhart Parks and Recreation Department and Bail Home Services members
DateDec 17, 2022
PageA1
SubjectsElkhart County Parks and Recreation Department, Libraries, Walker Park

ID66713
Title of ArticlePublic survey for parks master plan underway
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionWalker Park
DateAugust 16, 2019
PageA3
SubjectsElkhart County Park & Recreation Department, Community Analysis

ID64325
Title of ArticleLocal family offers Walker Park the gift of shade
NotesThomas and Charolette Garl
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionGuests celebrate the dedication of Thomas E. Garl, Charolette M. Garl Memorial Shelter; City officials and members of Garl family celebrate the dedication
DateAugust 12, 2018
PageA1, A2
SubjectsWalker Park, Donations

ID62200
Title of ArticleElkhart athletic facilities to be named for Kurth, Tubbs
NotesPhyllis Tubbs
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationAsk at Reference Desk
Picture CaptionTom Kurth and Phyllis Tubbs pose at Walker Park
DateAugust 2, 2017
PageB1, B2
SubjectsElkhart Community Schools, School Athletics, Kurth, Tom

ID52355
Title of ArticleAntler broken off CAPS elk statue
Notes'Block Party' statue painted by Jeff Stillson
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm – Reference Desk
Picture Captionphoto of elk
DateJuly 3, 2013
PageA1, A2
SubjectsChild And Parent Services (CAPS), Walker Park

ID35551
Title of ArticleCalendar - The Art of Elkhart County
NotesCalendar put out by First State Bank
SourceLocal History File
LocationElkhart County History File
Picture CaptionPainting of Walker Park
DateJanuary 1, 2008
History #373
PageFebruary
SubjectsRowden, Tawnya, Walker Park, Local Artists

ID15586
Title of ArticleLibrary board eyes new buildings
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Captionphoto of site
DateFebruary 27, 2006
PageA1
SubjectsElkhart Public Library, Walker Park, Bond Issues

ID14314
Title of ArticlePark land may be used in expansion
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateSeptember 16, 2005
PageA3
SubjectsElkhart Public Library, Walker Park

ID1550
Title of ArticleTake a hike
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Captionmap of trails
DateMay 18, 2002
PageA1
SubjectsTrails & Paths, Wellfield Trails, Walker Park, River Preserve County Park

ID2346
Title of ArticleWalker Park plans debated
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationElkhart City History File
DateDecember 13, 2001
PageA3
SubjectsWalker Park

ID823
Title of ArticleWell-used 'Walker Park' aptly named
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Captionmap of area
DateJune 7, 2000
PageA3
SubjectsWalker Park, City of Elkhart - Parks & Recreation Department

ID822
Title of ArticleWalker Park is for joggers, too
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Captionmap of area, photo at site
DateJune 24, 1999
PageA1
SubjectsWalker Park, City of Elkhart - Parks & Recreation Department

ID821
Title of ArticleRevised design of Walker Park makes neighbors more receptive
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Captionmap of area
DateMarch 4, 1998
PageA1
SubjectsWalker Park, City of Elkhart - Parks & Recreation Department

ID820
Title of ArticleCity eyes Walker Park grant
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateDecember 4, 1997
PageA5
SubjectsWalker Park, City of Elkhart - Parks & Recreation Department, Walker Park Neighborhood Committee

ID819
Title of ArticleWalker Park revival sparks public meetings
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Captionphoto of site, map of area
DateOctober 9, 1997
PageA1
SubjectsWalker Park, City of Elkhart - Parks & Recreation Department, Walker, Elizabeth

ID818
Title of ArticleWalker Park revival sparks public meetings
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateOctober 8, 1997
PageA3
SubjectsWalker Park, City of Elkhart - Parks & Recreation Department

ID28746
Title of ArticleNeighbors still cool to park development.
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateJune 28, 1994
PageA1
SubjectsWalker Park

ID817
Title of ArticleCity determined to build Walker Park
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Captionmap of area
DateSep 21, 1993
PageA3
SubjectsWalker Park, City of Elkhart - Parks & Recreation Department

ID78998
Title of ArticlePark friends
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionMelvin Cohn; Max K. Walker Sr.; Mary E. Walker; Richard M. Treckelo
History #Elkhart Truth Collection
DateMar 17, 1988
SubjectsWalker, Max K. Sr., Walker, Mary E., Walker Park, Elkhart Park Foundation

ID87493
Title of ArticlePlans for soccer park endorsed
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionMelvin Cohen
History #Elkhart Truth Collection
DateAug 04, 1987
SubjectsWalker Park, City of Elkhart - Parks & Recreation Department, Elkhart Parks

ID8138
Title of ArticleLibrary Given Northside Land
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateOctober 17, 1985
PageA1
SubjectsElkhart Public Library, Walker, Max K. Sr., Walker Park, Parking