Creative Ideas
Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, events are being cancelled, parks are closing playgrounds, and social distancing is happening. We, in the parks and recreation industry have to get creative!
IPRA is here to help! We encourage our members to submit and share their departments creative ideas on virtual programming and events, keeping active while social distancing, etc. We will use this page as a resource and upload submissions, so we can keep our members creating new and exciting ways park goers can safely have fun and stay active, while following CDC guidelines.
Activities
Floyd County Parks and Recreation
StoryWalk
Bundle up and enjoy the 3/4th mile walk as you read at Kevin Hammersmith Park. Books are updated quarterly. Click here!
Indy Parks and Recreation
Virtual Nature Minute from Holliday Park
Join a naturalist on select Wednesdays at 2 PM as they share an up close look at some of the wonders of Holliday Park! Click here!
Virtual Creature Feature
Once a month on Tuesdays at 3PM! Get a close-up experience with the nature center animals. Staff and volunteers will get out a different animal. Learn all about the animals and how we keep them happy and healthy. Click here!
Challenges
City of Anderson Parks Department
Full of Hearts Scavenger Hunt
Around Shadyside Lake Trail 14 individual hearts numbered 1-14 hidden along the trail. The challenge is to Find ALL 14 hearts, take pictures with them, and then collect all 14 pictures and submit to our Facebook Page as a collage or a tagged post. Click here for more details.
Contests
Elkhart County Parks
41st Annual Photo Contest
Whether it’s a landscape, a wildlife pic, or a great family moment in the park, send it our way. This year, all eligible contestants will have their entries showcased online starting Feb.27! Click here!
Events
Richmond Parks and Recreation
Winter Richmond Farmers Market
Find local products EVERY week*, 10am-1pm, from 100% certified local farmers & vendors! Produce, meat, eggs, honey, baked goods, jams and jellies, candles, soaps, jewelry, fine art, and so much more! Click here!
Greencastle Parks and Recreation
Dr. Seuss's Birthday Party
Join the Greencastle Parks and Recreation Department to celebrate Dr. Seuss's Birthday! We will make crafts, read stories, and have a costume contest! What will you come dressed as? What will you win!? Click here!
Fitness
City of La Porte Park and Recreation Department
Night Bike Ride
The La Porte Night Bicycle Ride will take you on a leisurely 13-mile starlit bike ride of La Porte. All participants must wear a helmet and have a headlight and taillight on their bike. For more information click here.
Bluffton Parks
Yoga- Monday/Wednesday
All Levels Yoga class on Monday & Wednesday evenings. Click here for more details!
Free Weekday Walks
Walking is one of the best exercises for all age groups and has lots of health benefits. If you can spare fifteen minutes every day for walking, it is sure to help you maintain a healthy weight. The Parks Department has decided to open the city gym free of charge to any adult who would like to get some exercise during the cold months. Click here!
St. Joseph County Parks
Leisure Activities
Ongoing Leisure activities including skiing, tubing, geocaching and more! Click here!
Programming
Zionsville Parks and Recreation
Zionsville has started a series of environmental programming. Their Park Naturalist is hosting environmental programming remotely via FB Live such as: snacks with snakes, create your own worm bin, etc. To learn more, click here!
