County Farm Park

Timber Salvage of Tornado Damaged Stand

2012-01-21T23:38:00.003-05:00

Thanks to a Boy Scout hiking event at the beginning of Nov. 2011 we discovered some tornado damage from late July of that year to a stand of timber at the remote southern end of County Farm Park. The extent of the damage was significant. Approximately three dozen mature trees were uprooted, toppled, or shattered.

It is the Park Boards intention to attempt to salvage as much timber as may be feasible to help minimize the cost of future structures that may be erected at the park (bathrooms, etc.). With the help and expertise of Board Member Richard "Woodsy" Bower, we have determined that there are nearly 8000 board feet of Ash, Oak, and Cherry to be had. We are currently looking into bringing a portable saw mill on site to do the job, assuming we can garner the required financial support from County Council.

Park Board to Meet with 4H Executive Board

2011-09-13T12:35:00.001-04:00

On September 28th at 7:00 pm, the Dearborn County Park Board will be hosting a special joint public meeting with the Executive Board of 4H at the Dearborn County Fair Grounds. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss Park property planning relating both to the current effort at updating and generating a new Five Year Plan as well as a longer vision of the goals of the Board for Park development and how those goals may affect youth organizations in general and 4H in particular.

New Appointment to the Board

2008-12-30T19:54:00.001-05:00

The Dearborn County Parks and Recreation Board is pleased to announce the appointment of a new member.

Jim Redelk of Manchester Township will be assisting in the ongoing effort to provide high quality rural parks to augment those provided by the cities of Dearborn County. Please join us in extending congratulations on the appointment and thanks for his commitment to community service!

The Newest Addition to the Dearborn County Parks System

2008-06-25T11:47:00.000-04:00

Stay tuned as this 360 acre tract makes the transition from historic county farm to what should be the regions premier recreational park.