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Plan your activities now to include all that Pulaski County offers.

With plenty of nice weather ahead and the kids out of school for the summer, look to Pulaski County activities to fill your days with fun and enjoyment.

ImageSummer holds a variety of fun and activities at the local and beautiful Winamac Town Park. Nestled between the horseshoe bend of the Tippecanoe River, the park is home to many summer activities including soccer, T-ball, baseball and softball and volleyball. The park also offers a swinging foot bridge connecting the park to downtown Winamac. Also offered is a walking path through the park and along the river, picnic benches and shelters, playgrounds, basketball and tennis courts, horseshoe pits and a boat launch. Bring your boat or rent from a local source.

 

The Winamac town pool at the Pulaski County Y is available cool off during the hot days of summer. Check out this website http://www.pulaskiymca.com/ for hours and further information.

Daytrips could include:

  • Jasper-Pulaski Fish and Wildlife Area north of Medaryville and just west of State Road 421. Activities here range from birdwatching, fishing, hunting, target ranges to seeing the flocks of sandhill cranes landing and taking off during season. Go to : http://www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/publications/jasper.htm to learn more.
  • Winamac Fish and Wildlife Area north of Winamac provides habitat for wildlife in the county. Nature study, birdwatching, mushroom hunting, berry picking, fishing and hunting are all permitted here. Check in may be required. http://www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/huntguide1/huntarea.htm#pulask leads to more information.
  • Francesville also offers its town park with picnic shelter, playground, basketball and tennis courts, baseball diamond and a walking path. Bring a picnic and friends and have a fun afternoon. Monterey also provides a town park providing a picnic shelter, tables and playground.
  • Star City, south of Winamac on SR 35, provides a town park with playground, picnic area and community center.

     

  • On September 14-16 Francesville hosts its Fall Festival. Plan to attend this 3 day affair of fun, food, and booths. 219-567-9521 may give you more information.

    Medaryville holds its Potato Festival August 17th-19th and provides plenty of activities for all.Contact the town of Medaryville for more information at: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

    Monterey, at the north east side of the county, provides Monterey Days during the Labor Day weekend Aug 31-Sept 3rd. Many activities are offered along with a parade. Contact 574-542-2455 for information.

    For outdoor activities and camping consider:

    • Tippecanoe River State Park – which provides camping, hiking trails, playgrounds, on the banks of theTippecanoe River. Boat launch is available also. For more information check out their website at:.http://www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/properties/park_tippecanoeriver.htm
    • BrokenArrow Campgrounds which provides camping, swimming pool and activities. Call 574-946-4566 for details.Rising Sun Campground located north and on the Tippecanoe River offers camping, swimming pool, game room, basketball and volleyball courts. Contacts: www.risingsuncampground.com or 574-542-4780
    • Acorn Oaks Campground on the west side of the county near Francesville offers swimming, fishing play area, game rooms and a recreation hall. Contact them at www.acornoakscampground.com or 219-567-2524.
    • Hoosier Hideaway – Lake Bruce. This fishing lake is found on the east of the county, divided by the Pulaski – Fulton County line. Contact 574-653-2017 for details.

      Pulaski County offers two fine golf courses:

      Moss Creek Golf Course located southwest of Winamac provides 18 holes of entertainment. Call 574-595-3142 for tee times and more information on its facility.

      Pond View Golf Course south of Star City also offers an 18 hole course. Contact the facility at 574-595-7431 or www.pondviewgolf.com

       

      Saturday night racing fun is available at Shady Hills Speedway on the west side of the county. Call 219-843-8892 for dates and directions.

      The rising cost of gas may be altering travel plans so why not consider all that is within our own county. Have fun in Pulaski County!
 
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