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BOIL ORDER: College Avenue and Westwood Road
Monday, April 22, 2024
This boil order has been canceled. On Monday, April 22, a boil order was issued for the area south of College Avenue to Westwood Road. This area includes Goshen Hospital, part of the Historic Racemere Peninsula Neighborhood, and Goshen College west of 9th Street. A map of the affected area can be... more
CITY OF GOSHEN TO PARTICIPATE IN MAY FIRST FRIDAY GREEN DAY CELEBRATION
Monday, April 22, 2024
The City of Goshen Environmental Resilience Department is partnering with Downtown Goshen to host May’s First Friday Green Day Celebration on Friday, May 3. The event, centered on the courthouse lawn, will feature activities and educational tables from city departments, partners, and local businesses. “We’re... more
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to Conduct Community Interviews
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
The City of Goshen strives to take the best care for residents and to ensure our drinking water meets all U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) safety requirements. As part of this process, the EPA will conduct community interviews... more
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Downtown Goshen Economic Improvement District
Thursday, May 2, 2024, 7:45am
The regular meetings of the Downtown Goshen Economic Improvement District Board will take place on the first Thursday of each month, excepting July, as set forth in the schedule below. The meetings will be held in the conference room located in Goshen City Hall at 202 South 5th Street, Goshen, Indiana. All meetings of the Goshen Downtown Economic Improvement District Board are open to the public with the exception of an executive session that may be held as authorized by Indiana Code §5-14-1.5-6.1. The Board may schedule meetings in addition to those listed above as necessary, subject to public notice requirements.
Board of Works
Thursday, May 2, 2024, 4:00pm
To join the webinar please copy and paste this link on your browser: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88469251269
Park Board Meeting
Monday, May 6, 2024, 4:00pm
Public may join in person or virtually by following this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89736482570
Facility Rentals
To Reserve a Parks Department Facility:
IN PERSON
To reserve a facility in person, you may stop in at the Parks Office located at 524 E. Jackson St. Monday through Friday from 7 am to 4 pm. You may check facility availability by calling 574-534-2901 during these hours. If you are renting a facility and are tax-exempt or a non-profit organization, you will need to register in person only.
ONLINE
We are pleased to bring you the convenience of online facility rentals. If you are a new patron of the GPRD, you can create your account while browsing programs and facility rentals. If you have been a patron of the GPRD before and are unable to access your account or do not know if you already have an account please call 574-534-2901 (7 am-4 pm, Mon-Fri) and someone will assist you with your account information and set up. Discover, MasterCard, Visa, and American Express accepted. *NOTE: a convenience fee of 2.85% or $1.00 minimum is assessed to each credit/debit card transaction. If you are reserving a facility and are a tax-exempt or non-profit organization, you will need to register in person only.
FACILITY RENTALS MUST BE MADE 7 DAYS PRIOR TO THE RENTAL DATE!
RENTAL FEES & DEPOSITS
Please note the entire amount, including the rental fee and deposit, is due at the time of reservation. The deposit is not included in the rental fee.
THE USE OF PARK FACILITIES FOR COMMERCIAL OR REVENUE-PRODUCING PROJECTS IS PROHIBITED UNLESS APPROVED BY THE GOSHEN PARKS & RECREATION BOARD. An additional Special Event Application is required at least 60 days in advance, if your event falls within this criteria; *open to the public *commercial sales *has a large number of people *has recreational equipment.
Schrock Pavilion:
Located in Shanklin Park, 411 W. Plymouth Ave.
Capacity: 150
Rental Fee: $400 + tax (8 am - 10 pm)
Deposit: $200 + valid government issued ID
Click here for Online Facility Reservations
Amenities include: large enclosed area, tables and chairs, fireplace, large kitchen area, space available for DJ and dancing. Access to playground, public pool, trails, ball diamonds, and canoeing. Not for profit rates available Monday - Thursday with copy of non-profit certificate.
Abshire Cabin:
Located in Abshire Park, 1302 E Lincoln Ave.
Capacity: 30
Rental Fee: $200 + tax (8 am - 10 pm)
Deposit: $100 + valid government issued ID
Click here for Online Facility Reservations
Amenities include: cozy cabin feeling that is ideal for small socials or professional meetings, kitchen area, tables and chairs, access to tubing hill, cross country skiing, Pumpkinvine Trail and interpretive trails. Not for profit rates available Monday - Thursday with copy of non-profit certificate.
Fidler Pavilion:
Located in Pringle Park, 1912 W. Lincoln Ave.
Capacity: 130
Rental Fee: $150 + tax
Deposit: $75 + valid government issued ID
Saturday Hours: 12 pm - 9 pm
Sunday Hours: 8 am - 9 pm
Click here for Online Facility Reservations
Amenities include: picnic tables, large open-air pavilion, kitchen facility,electrical outlets, attached restrooms, access to playground. Not for profit rates available Monday - Thursday with copy of non-profit certificate.
Rogers Pavilion:
Located in Rogers Park, 102 Chicago Ave.
Capacity: 160
Rental Fee: $75 + tax (8 am - 9 pm)
Click here for Online Facility Reservations
Amenities include: picnic tables, large open-air pavilion, outdoor grills, access to water, electrical outlets, attached restrooms, and access to playground. Not for profit rates available Monday - Thursday with copy of non-profit certificate.
Riverside Pavilion:
Located in Shanklin Park, 411 W Plymouth Ave
Capacity: 50
Rental Fee: $75 + tax (8 am - 9 pm)
Click here for Online Facility Reservations
Amenities include: picnic tables, open-air pavilion, outdoor grills, access to water, electrical outlets, restrooms, playground, Shanklin Pool, canoeing, and trails. Not for profit rates available Monday - Thursday with copy of non-profit certificate.
Walnut Pavilion:
Located in Walnut Park, 224 Oakridge Ave.
Capacity: 50
Rental Fee: $75 + tax (8 am - 9 pm)
Click here for Online Facility Reservations
Amenities include: picnic tables, open-air pavilion, outdoor grills, access to water, electrical outlets, restrooms, playground, and splashpad. Reserve for a Splashpad Birthday Party. Not for profit rates available Monday - Thursday with copy of non-profit certificate.
Oakridge Pavilion:
Located in Oakridge Park, 715 N First St.
Capacity: 50
Rental Fee: $75 + tax (8 am - 9 pm)
Click here for Online Facility Reservations
Amenities include: picnic tables, open-air pavilion, outdoor grills, access to water, electrical outlets, restrooms, playground, and trails. Not for profit rates available Monday - Thursday with copy of non-profit certificate. Access to Maple City Greenway Trails.
Rieth Pavilion:
Located at 1508 S. 13th St.
Capacity: 50
Rental Fee: $75 + tax (8 am - 9 pm)
Click here for Online Facility Reservations
Amenities include: splash pad, picnic tables and grills, electrical outlets, restrooms, access to basketball court & playground. Not for profit rates available Monday - Thursday with copy of non-profit certificate.
Kauffman Pavilion:
Located in Mill Street Park, 212 Prospect Avenue
Capacity: 50
Rental Fee: $75 + tax (8 am - 9 pm)
Click here for Online Facility Reservations
Amenities include: community garden, electrical outlets, restrooms in pavilion, trails, children’s interactive art & music play areas, hill slide, look–out towers, climbing wall and open play space. Not for profit rates available Monday - Thursday with copy of non-profit certificate.
Chiddister Pavilion:
Located in Fidler Pond Park, 1424 Lincolnway East
Capacity: 100
Rental Fee: $200 + tax (8 am - 9 pm)
Deposit: $100 + valid government issued ID
Click here for Online Facility Reservations
Amenities include: fireplace, electrical outlets, picnic tables & grills, restrooms in pavilion, kitchen facility, 80 acre pond, canoe/kayak/pedal boat rentals, fishing pole rentals, catch & release bank fishing. Not for profit rates available Monday - Thursday with copy of non-profit certificate.
Park Picnic Areas:
Areas with picnic tables and grills at Shanklin Park are available for reservations
Rental Fee: $5/table + tax
Click here for Online Reservations
Historic Power House:
Located at the end of the Millrace Trail, W Washington St, Goshen, IN 46526
Capacity: 40
Rental Fee: $100 + tax
Deposit: $100 + valid government issued ID
Click here for Online Facility Reservations
The facility is heated but not air conditioned. There is no running water or restrooms, renters are required to supply portable toilets for all events. Electrical outlets are available inside the facility. Parking is available in a city lot north of the facility. THE FEE FOR THIS FACILITY IS BY DAY AND NOT HOURLY. YOU MAY SELECT TO NOT USE THE FACILITY THE ENTIRE TIME ALLOTTED BUT THE RENTAL FEE WILL NOT BE REDUCED.
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