Recreation & Tourism Activities
Historic Main Street
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Take a leisurely walk down Historic Main Street located in
the heart of downtown Kendallville and enjoy the stunning
architecture and quaint small town shops.
Click here to go to the Noble County Convention and
Visitors Bureau group tour suggested itinerary that
includes Downtown Kendallville.
For more information, view the information series of articles
featuring Historic Main Street on the Kendallville Publishing
Company's website at
http://www.kpcnews.net/mainstreet/.
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Festivals, Museums & Attractions
You will find
links to some popular Kendallville activities below. For
detailed information on things to do in and around Kendallville,
visit the
Noble County Convention and Visitors Bureau website, or see our
Festival and Event Calendar.
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Kendallville Outdoor Recreation Complex
Following ten years of planning, fund-raising and
construction, the Kendallville Park and Recreation Department
opened a new, 89 acre facility for outdoor sports and special
events in August 2006. Phase one of the development
features four diamonds, three soccer fields, basketball,
shuffleboard courts and parking for over 700 cars.
Athletic fields are irrigated and the diamonds are lighted to
professional standards. Concessions and restroom
facilities are fully functional. Youth and adult softball,
youth baseball and soccer is played at this location, 524 S.
Allen Chapel Road. The Complex is located adjacent to
Bixler Lake Park and Campground which can be accessed by a
walking trail. In addition to local and league play, the
facility hosts weekend tournaments and events throughout the
year. Rental information may be obtained by contacting the
Kendallville Park and Recreation Department.
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Bixler Lake Park
 Bixler
Lake Park completely surrounds 117-acre Bixler Lake, providing
unique opportunities for outdoor recreation and education. The
natural beauty of the area has been combined with development of
facilities for the enjoyment of all ages and interests. Bixler
Lake Park is over 530 acres including the lake! A pedestrian
walkway and nature trail of over three miles circles the lake
through the wetland nature area, and it runs by two beaches and
landscaped woodlands. Six open-air pavilions are available for
reservation and numerous playgrounds provide fun for children.
Fishing, boating and swimming are popular activities. Varied
habitats throughout the park encourage wildlife ranging from
deer to fox. Observation platforms enable excellent wildlife
viewing of waterfowl and nature interpretation is accomplished
with signs along the trail and at the trailheads. Other
facilities include a lighted softball field, campground, tennis
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Sunset Park
 On
Kendallville's west side, Sunset Park offers thirty-two acres of
open space in a residential surrounding. Dieble Creek splits the
park. Three youth ball diamonds and a full sized soccer field
are prominent. Noble County's largest playground is also found
here! Shuffleboard courts, a basketball court, neighborhood
gardens and a pavilion complete the list of park facilities.
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Bixler Lake Campground
 Located in the heart of Kendallville's largest city park, Bixler
Lake Campground is dedicated to providing affordable,
family-orientated camping experiences. Beautiful, wooded sites
are available, and we accommodate group camping. Water and
electrical hookups are provided, and a camp store offers
firewood, ice, drinks and snacks. Showers and restrooms are
handicapped accessible. A wide variety of activities are
available to the camper including fishing and supervised
swimming on 117 acre Bixler Lake. Modern playgrounds, ball
diamond, nature trails, horseshoe, volleyball and many special
events conducted by the campground coordinators complete the
list of things to do. During the camping season,
accommodations can be made at the campground by phone at
260-347-9941. At other times, the Park and Recreation office can
relay requests at 260-347-1064. Advanced reservations are
required for holidays with non-refundable deposit. Fees for
the 2008 season are:
- Daily: $15.00, optional electrical hookup $2.50, $2.50
additional for air-conditioning.
- Monthly: $375.00 (limited spaces available)
The camping season begins the second weekend of April and
concludes the second weekend of October. Once you've
experience the quiet, relaxed atmosphere of Bixler Lake
Campground, you'll want to return. Return
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Kendallville is home to some of the finest golf courses in
the area, including:
- Cobblestone Golf Course
Public Course
2702 Cobblestone Ln.
Kendallville, Indiana 46755
Tel: 260-349-1550
Website:
http://www.cobblestonegc.com
- Noble Hawk Golf Links
Public Course
3005 Noble Hawk Drive
Kendallville, Indiana 46755
Tel: local 260-349-0900, toll-free 1-888-GOLF-321
Website:
http://www.noblehawk.com
- Elks Country Club
Semi-private
120 Weston Avenue
Kendallville, IN 46755
Tel: 260-347-3440
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The Cole Center Family YMCA offers activities for
residents of all ages! Visit their website at
http://www.coleymca.net for in-depth information on
membership, activities, and schedules.
Location
- Cole Center Family YMCA
700 S Garden Street
P.O. Box 233
Kendallville, IN 46755
Tel: 260-347-YMCA (9622)
Fax: (260)-347-1955
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Noble County's Fairground Infield
The Park Department rents the ten acre infield at the
Noble County Fairgrounds and maintains three lighted youth
diamonds for youth baseball.
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 The Kendallville Park and Recreation Department conducts our
area's longest continuous-running preschool! With roots dating
back to the mid-50's, the Park Department has kept pace,
providing a modern, caring environment for learning and growth.
Curriculum emphasis focuses on teaching reading readiness,
building social and communication skills, boosting confidence
and having fun. The preschool utilizes resources unique to the
Park Department. A nature-based theme to learning, including
nature-area field trips and utilization of the Park Department
staff, provides the catalyst for many learning fundamentals.
Preschool Director, Jane Scheiber earned her Bachelor of Science
degree in Library Sciences, and she applies Christian principals
in developing each individual child. Fees are moderate to enable
all income levels access. Those interested are encouraged to
contact the Park Office
to determine class availability, view the classrooms and visit
with the staff.
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