Park Board / Meetings
Park Board / Meetings
The Park Board members are appointed by the Town Council, and the members serve four-year terms.
Members
President: Matt Weyer
Secretary: Natalie Howard
Jill Schipp
Mike Steffe
Park Board Meetings
- 2nd Wednesday of the month
- 4:30 PM
- Town Hall
Our Mission and Purpose
The mission of the Parks & Rec Department in Ferdinand, IN, is to enrich the quality of life for residents and visitors by providing vibrant recreational opportunities, fostering community engagement, and preserving natural spaces. Our purpose is to create and maintain well-equipped parks, trails, and recreational facilities that promote physical activity, social interaction, and environmental stewardship.
Committed to inclusivity and accessibility, we strive to offer a diverse range of programs and amenities that cater to the needs and interests of individuals of all ages and abilities. By fostering a sense of belonging and connection within the community, we aim to enhance the overall health and well-being of Ferdinand’s residents while promoting a deeper appreciation for the natural beauty of the area.
Through collaboration with local organizations, volunteers, and stakeholders, we seek to continuously improve and expand our offerings, ensuring that Ferdinand remains a vibrant and thriving place to live, work, and play.
Park Rules And General Prohibitions
1.06.080 General Prohibitions
(1) Overnight camping is prohibited in park properties.
(2) Park hours are from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. 11:00 p.m. is referred to as the park curfew.
(3) The Park Board reserves the discretion to consider and allow, as appropriate and under such conditions as it deems necessary, special exceptions to these general prohibitions in situations where the entire park has been leased for an event over multiple days PROVIDED THAT any such special exception is requested at a Park Board meeting at least 30 days in advance of the event giving rise to the park lease. (Ord. 2019-19, S1.06.080, Aug. 20, 2019)
5.04.030 Animals on Leashes and Excrement Removal in Public Places.
It shall be unlawful for any person to allow an animal to pass through or upon any street, sidewalk, public park property, other municipally owned property, or any other public place unless it is on a leash. Such lease may be a properly functioning electronic leash which effectively controls the animal. It shall be unlawful for any person to fail to retrieve and remove from any public park property or any other municipally owned property the excrement from any animal in his or her possession or custody. (Ord. 14-08-S1, May 13, 2014) (Ord. 02-9, S5.04.030, June 26, 2002)