About Us
Rich Day
Bartholomew County Park Director
812-374-2250
The Bartholomew County Parks and Recreation department seeks to enhance the quality of life and the environment; to acquire, conserve, and protect natural resources; and to provide leisure time opportunities for the benefit of Bartholomew County’s present and future citizens.
Responsibility
The most basic and necessary function of the County Park Board is to outline proposed goals and objectives which will provide the framework and direction within which the board will direct its future land acquisition, development, and recreation programming. The board is responsible for managing and maintaining the park system’s 12 facilities and over 144.5 acres.
Parks
Anderson Falls
Anderson Falls
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This 44 acre natural outdoor recreation area offers a picnic area, trail system, and nature walk. Outcroppings of limestone and the falls over Clifty Creek provide scenic splendor and photographic delight. The park is located in County Road 1140 E off State Road 46. |
Azalia Park
Azalia Park
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This city block size park is located in the town of Azalia. It offers an open area for soccer, basketball courts, horseshoe pits, playground, and trails. |
Clifford Park
Clifford Park
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This is the County's newest park and is located at the site of the old Clifford Elementary school near County Roads 550 N and 350 E. The park offers a playground, shelter, and trail. |
Dunn Stadium
Dunn Stadium
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This park is the center for county softball and baseball activities. It includes four lighted diamonds, concession stands, playground, and shelter houses. The latest addition to the park is a BMX Bike Track. The park is located off State Road 11 just north of the 4-H Fairgrounds. |
Elizabethtown Park
Elizabethtown Park
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This park is located at County Road 525 E and south of Elizabethtown. It includes a little league diamond, playground, and shelter. |
Grammer Park
Grammer Park
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This four acre park is the site of the former Grammer school building and was donated by the Bartholomew County School Corporation. It contains an open area for soccer, basektball courts, playground, and a shelter. The park is located on county Roads 1000 E and 300 S. |
Heflen Park
Heflen Park
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This 35 acre park includes an overnight campground, two shelter houses, fishing lake, hiking trails, basketball, volleyball, and horseshoe areas, as well as an all-purpose playing field. The park is open to the public from Memorial Day weekend through the end of September. 4323 W. 700 N. Check in - 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily -No reservation; first come, first served basis.
Prices: Before Season/After Season Specials - Reserve ENTIRE park and campground for private use for 24 hours for $650. Perfect for graduations, weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, and family re-unions. Invite the whole family to stay. |
Mt. Healthy Park
Mt Healthy Park
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This park is a joint venture with the Bartholomew County School System and Township Trustees. This twenty-seven acre park is located at Mt. Healthy School in Jackson township on State Road 58 just north of County Road 750 S. The park features a little league diamond, a playground, an open area for soccer, shelter, and basketball courts. |
Owens Bend Park
Owens Bend Park
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This park is located on County Road 550 N and River Road. An Indiana State Waters Grant from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources made it possible to build a boat launch, shelter house, and accessible trail. During the off-season and when accessibility to the parking areas is not possible due to flooding or when mud and debris is left by flooding, the park gate is closed. Those wishing to fish during this time period may park their vehicle near the park entrance and walk down to the fishing areas when they can be safely accessed on foot. |
Petersville Park
Petersville Park
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The park is located on the entire site of the former Petersville School at county road 550 E just north of 25th street. It features non-lighted little league diamonds, an all-purpose field suitable for soccer and football, a picnic area and shelter, basketball courts, horse shoe courts, playground and accessible asphalt fitness trail. |