Parks & Recreation
The Monroe County Parks and Recreation Department exists to provide quality parks, recreation and educational programs, promote appreciation of environmental and cultural resources, and preserve green space.
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Visit our Official Website
For more information on Monroe County Parks (Karst Farm Park, Flatwoods Park, Will Detmer Park, and Jackson Creek Park), shelter and garden plot reservations, recreational programs, and athletic schedules please view our website at: http://www.mcparksandrec.org
Monroe County Parks and Recreation Foundation
The Monroe County Parks and Recreation Foundation is a non-profit organization that supports youth scholarships and park improvements. Your contribution will assure future generations the opportunity to enjoy a vibrant county park system. Contact us at (812) 349-2800 to see how your donation can be put to work.
2022 Parks and Recreation Board Members and Officers
- Evelyn Harrell, President
- Joe Goss, Vice President
- Amy Thompson, Treasurer
- Dr. Carolyn VandeWiele
- Kevin Dogan
- Phil Cornwell
- Carol Walter
- Useful
Links - Events
Upcoming Events
- Parks and Recreation Board Meeting - Hybrid
Wednesday Jul 20 at 3:30 pm at Conference Room 100 B - Parks and Recreation Board Meeting - Hybrid
Wednesday Aug 17 at 3:30 pm at Conference Room 100 B - Parks and Recreation Board Meeting - Hybrid
Wednesday Sep 21 at 3:30 pm at Conference Room 100 B - Parks and Recreation Board Meeting - Hybrid
Wednesday Oct 19 at 3:30 pm at Conference Room 100 B - Parks and Recreation Board Meeting - Hybrid
Wednesday Nov 16 at 3:30 pm at Conference Room 100 B
Contact Us
Kelli Witmer,
Director
Director
- Phone: (812) 349-2800
- Fax:
(812) 349-2899 - Staff Directory
- M - F 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
In this Department
- Parks & Recreation Board
- Access to Recreation Endowment Advisory Commission
- Karst Farm Park
- Flatwoods Park
- Jackson Creek Park
- Will Detmer Park
- Karst Farm Greenway
- Limestone Greenway
- Karst Dog Park
- Karst Athletic Complex
- Karst Disc Golf Course
- Will Detmer Gardens
- Flatwoods Drone Zone
- Karst Farm Park Splash Pad
- Community & Youth Programs
- Athletic Programs