Recreation

On any given Saturday morning, groups of devoted bikers can be found along winding trails with impressive views and nature sightings, or headed downtown on their way to brunch. The Dam to Dam Century Ride is an excellent trail to take in Wabash County’s changing seasons while biking with your friends! Whether you’re on a leisure ride with family or looking for the next challenge, there are routes for all to experience the hidden gems of Wabash County.

Calling all camping enthusiasts! Wabash County extends an enjoyable list of campgrounds with all of the amenities imaginable, including grills and fire pits, shower facilities and a general store. Kid-Friendly movies and activities including BINGO, treasure hunts, karaoke and more are offered at various camp sites.

All dogs are welcome for a furry excursion to run and frolic together at several area dog parks. The Wabash Dawg Park offers a creative agility course for dogs to climb, jump and explore, while dogs and families alike can walk the beautiful paved trails or historical reenactment and live music performances at Paradise Spring Historical Park.

On a sprawling 52 acres, the YMCA Field of Dreams is home to Wabash Little League and combines four softball diamonds, a football field, five soccer fields and four baseball diamonds. The majestic field hosts various YMCA youth and adult sports programs, high school sporting events and USSSA Softball tournaments. The field is also the perfect setting to take in the 4th of July Fireworks show, hold corporate events and set up a family picnic.

Wabash County is a central location for some of the best boating and fishing to be found in Indiana. Offering over 2,855 acres of boating and fishing waters, drop your boat, paddle board, paddle boat,canoe or fishing boat in one of the surrounding lakes for a day of fishing, swimming and nature viewing.

Each of the four golf courses built on the spacious land in Wabash County is designed for the optimal golfing experience. 18-hole courses suitable for golfers of all levels to enjoy, with just the right balance of bunkers and creeks. Make time to stop in the clubhouse for a snack and drink to reward yourself on a great game!

Go on an adventure to find the hidden natural waterfalls in Wabash County. Pack a lunch and make a day of hiking the trails surrounding the gorgeous waterfalls and local nature.

Beautiful family-owned orchards surrounding Wabash County boast of delicious seasonal fruit to be handpicked from the farms. Apples, Asian Pears and pumpkins are ready to be picked and purchased, along with homemade apple butter, cider and assorted baked goods. Don’t forget your camera to capture the perfect family moments.

Wabash County offers a splendid array of serene parks to cozy up with your favorite book while appreciating the native plants and flowers. Charley Creek Gardens/Education Resource Center and Dr. James Ford Historic Home Gardens are ideal for gaining a greater education of both native and foreign horticulture.

Plan an afternoon strolling the 10 acres at Warvel Park, complete with picnic tables and grills for gatherings, horseshoe pits, playground equipment, basketball courts and two open-air pavilions. Each of the well-manicured parks contains touches of Wabash County, including peaceful walking paths, playgrounds inviting family time, baseball diamonds and basketball courts for the spontaneous pick-up games.
 

Looking for an adventure? Bring your canoe, kayak or tube down one of the many clear blue rivers in Wabash County. The scenic Eel River is well-known for its peaceful river flowing 110 miles through farmland and woods.

Spend a day listening to nature while floating down the Wabash River in a canoe or kayak, paddle in the water. White Rock Recreation accommodates all with rentals, expertise and excellent customer service. After your river-float, stay for live music performances, wood fired pizza dinners, ping pong tournaments, ice cream and smoothies.

The area offers various shooting ranges for those looking to spend time perfecting their target. Each shooting range provides knowledgeable staff with helpful tips and spacious areas for target practicing. The NFAA Midwest Classic Trail Shoot contest is a huge draw to Wabash County, as a two day event with 70 targets with two arrows being shot per target. Bringing in both professional and amatuer shooters, the event attracts devotees to the sport for cash prizes, awards and fun.

Everything is more fun on a trolley! The fashionable Trolley No. 85 is a memorable way to cruise Wabash County. The 34 passenger people-mover is available for historic tours, wedding celebrations, public and private events and much more.

As a community all about staying strong physically and socially while making meaningful change, the recently renovated YMCA works with Wabash City Schools, MSD of Wabash County, Parkview Wabash Hospital and others to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to grow, learn and thrive.

Get your children involved in numerous youth sports Wabash County has to offer. Looking for activities to support development of all skills, including dribbling, catching, tumbling and sportsmanship? Youth sports, such as flag and tackle football, gymnastics and golf, are offered year round and are a perfect way to get involved in the community and meet new friends.

Unique to the area, the Wabash River Trail creates trailheads and provides many opportunities for fishing, camping, canoe access to the river, scenic areas and connections to other trail systems. Journey through Wabash County’s quaint towns filled with welcoming residents, while taking in the stunning landscapes. Miles of biking and hiking trails weave through the area.