Recreation
The City of Nappanee has over 280 acres of parkland consisting of neighborhood parks, athletic fields, an 18 hole golf course, wetland/nature area, softball complex and over four miles of paved biking/jogging trails.
Recreational opportunities such as baseball, softball, basketball, volleyball, swimming, golf, horseshoe pitching and bocce ball are available with the park system.
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The Nappanee Parks Department has four park facilities and maintains 252 acres for recreational use. Shelters and pavilions are available for activities. Call for reservations (574-773-2112).
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For more information about Nappanee Parks visit https://www.nappanee.org/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/parks/
South Park
110 W. Reed Street
Details
3 acres — Baseball, open play area, playground (h/a), picnic shelter
Recovery Park
Corner of E. Indiana and S. Summit St.
Details
Playground, open air shelter
Stauffer Park
800 N. Summit Street
Details
30 acres — Baseball, basketball, bocce ball, horseshoes, playgrounds (2 h/a), tennis, volleyball, skateboard parks, outdoor pool, picnic shelters, restroom (h/a)
Nappanee Dog Park
Located on Oakland Ave (CR 7) at the entrance to the Derksen Wetland area.
Details
Annual membership is required to use the park. Call 574-773-2112 for more information or visit the Nappanee Dog Park Facebook page. You can also visit nappaneeparks.recdesk.com to sign up for a membership.
Wellfield Park
910 Northside Boulevard, Nappanee, Indiana 46550
Details
This newly constructed facility will be home to the Puma Soccer League and NorthWood High School Soccer.
Westside Park
700 N. Nappanee Street
Details
7 acres — Baseball, playground (h/a), restroom (h/a), open play area, picnic area, Civic Theater Pavilion
Derksen Farm Wetland Area & Robert W. Callender Sportsplex
110 W. Reed Street
N. Oakland Avenue (CR 7)
Details
35 acres — softball, toboggan hill, walking trails, concessions, restrooms (h/a), picnic shelter
McCormick Creek Golf Course
1300 N Oakland Avenue
Nappanee, IN 46550
Details
A well-manicured municipal 18 hole championship golf course, McCormick Creek incorporates small greens, water hazards, and pristine sand traps into a difficult round of golf. All ages are welcome and catered to. Phone: 574-773-2725