5-Year Master Plan For Winona Parks Presented To Public
March 10, 2021 at 3:24 a.m.
By Amanda Bridgman-
The master plan is for projects this year through 2026.
Parks and Recreation Board President Matt Goble highlighted several of the projects. Those include purchasing boats such as paddleboats, kayaks and paddleboards after an increased amount of people are using the Winona Lake Limitless Park since the splash pad was installed in May 2015. A sidewalk extension along the beach perimeter to the splash pad with the addition of a foot is also planned for 2021 with the boat purchases.
In 2021-22, upgrades to Bibler Park are planned with new play structures, surfacing, border and a new concrete pad and basketball goal or a new soccer goal.
In 2024, the plan includes adding a boat rental launch and pier near the Senior Center, 1590 Park Ave., where the canoe rentals are.
And in 2025, a bike skills park is planned near Cherry Creek at the Winona Lake Limitless Park.
Currently, Parks and Recreation Director Holly Hummitch has $11,000 to work with from the capital budget. One citizen said she's "floored" about the quality of the parks with that low of a budget.
Surveys sent out to residents of Winona Lake came back, with Goble reporting that nearly everyone said they are supportive of the parks and happy with the cleanliness.
A complete plan can be found at winonalake.net. Once approved and finalized, the strategic plan will be used to guide the future development and substantiality of park land and recreational amenities in the town.
Meghan Smith also spoke about a newly formed group called Winona Lake's Friends of the Park. The group's first meeting will be at 7 p.m. April 12 at the Senior Center, where people interested can come and learn about what's expected of volunteers.
"We're looking to build a community of advocates and volunteers ... to help this five-year plan wish list become a reality," Smith said.
The master plan is for projects this year through 2026.
Parks and Recreation Board President Matt Goble highlighted several of the projects. Those include purchasing boats such as paddleboats, kayaks and paddleboards after an increased amount of people are using the Winona Lake Limitless Park since the splash pad was installed in May 2015. A sidewalk extension along the beach perimeter to the splash pad with the addition of a foot is also planned for 2021 with the boat purchases.
In 2021-22, upgrades to Bibler Park are planned with new play structures, surfacing, border and a new concrete pad and basketball goal or a new soccer goal.
In 2024, the plan includes adding a boat rental launch and pier near the Senior Center, 1590 Park Ave., where the canoe rentals are.
And in 2025, a bike skills park is planned near Cherry Creek at the Winona Lake Limitless Park.
Currently, Parks and Recreation Director Holly Hummitch has $11,000 to work with from the capital budget. One citizen said she's "floored" about the quality of the parks with that low of a budget.
Surveys sent out to residents of Winona Lake came back, with Goble reporting that nearly everyone said they are supportive of the parks and happy with the cleanliness.
A complete plan can be found at winonalake.net. Once approved and finalized, the strategic plan will be used to guide the future development and substantiality of park land and recreational amenities in the town.
Meghan Smith also spoke about a newly formed group called Winona Lake's Friends of the Park. The group's first meeting will be at 7 p.m. April 12 at the Senior Center, where people interested can come and learn about what's expected of volunteers.
"We're looking to build a community of advocates and volunteers ... to help this five-year plan wish list become a reality," Smith said.
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