Nappanee Parks And Recreation Has Received A Placemaking Grant Award For $3K

NAPPANEE — Nappanee Parks and Recreation has been awarded a Placemaking Grant of $3,000 from the Community Foundation of Elkhart County.
The grant will be used to host "Promenade on the Path,” a new annual cultural event along Oakland Avenue, scheduled for Sept. 30 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. This event will be an expansion of last year's "Trails and Treats" event.
“We believe that Nappanee Parks & Recreation is an excellent example of our mission to improve the quality of life in Elkhart County by inspiring generosity,” said Pete McCown, president of the Community Foundation. “We are pleased with what they have presented to us, and we expect them to be successful in their efforts. Nappanee Parks & Recreation is another vital link in the chain of non-profit entities that are improving our quality of life in Elkhart County.”
The Community Foundation of Elkhart County has been partnering with donors for over 30 years to help meet community needs, provide scholarship opportunities to local students, and make grants to nonprofit organizations working to improve Elkhart County. For more information, visit InspiringGood.org.
"We are grateful for the support provided by the Community Foundation of Elkhart County for 'Promenade on the Path.’ This funding will be instrumental in enhancing the quality of our event. The positive impact on the people who attend and participate is immeasurable, and we look forward to continuing to create memorable experiences in our parks,” said Chris Davis, superintendent of Nappanee Parks and Recreation.
The event will feature food trucks, crafts, live music, art and, new this year, a beer garden. Admission is free.
For more information, visit nappaneeparks.recdesk.com or call the Nappanee Park Office at 574-773-2112.