Carroll County Indiana Parks

05/25/2026

As a reminder, boats and kayaks are not to be used in the pond at the Deer Creek park. This is for safety, since it is an old gravel pit.

05/25/2026

The next weekend of free fishing days is coming June 6 & 7.

05/04/2026

Sunday is Mother's Day and the first free fishing day in Indiana. No license is required that day. Either take Momma fishing, or take the kids fishing and give Momma sone peace and quiet for a few hours😀😃

04/09/2026

The Deer Creek Park has a new park steward, Diana Myers with her husband Chris assisting her. Please call or text 765-432-9808 to make camping or clubhouse reservations.

03/15/2026

Parks will be opening after April 15, weather permitting.

03/15/2026

02/22/2026

There will be a park board meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 6:30 pm at the Camden Library. There is an opening for someone to join the board.

01/25/2026

Robert "Bob" Wayne Burton

Robert Wayne “Bob” Burton, 72, of Delphi, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, January 22, 2026. Bob was born on December 24, 1953, in Lafayette to the late Donald and Vada (Wilson) Burton.

On July 31, 1976, Bob married the love of his life; Mary Ann (Hyman) Burton, and she survives. They were blessed with 50 years of a happy marriage.

Bob was a 1972 graduate of Delphi High School. Bob had worked at Anderson’s Cob Mill in Delphi where he retired after nearly 30 years of service.

In his free time Bob had a passion for anything outdoors related. He loved to go fishing and camping. He proudly severed as the president for the County Park Board. He also had a passion for music and listening to his extensive collection of vinyl records. Bob also enjoyed rooting for IU. His most cherished past time was spent with his family, and especially his grandchildren.

Bob is survived by his loving wife; Mary Ann Burton, children; Marc (Patsy) Burton, Matt (Kristen) Burton, grandchildren; Cole Burton, Payten Burton, Logan Burton, and Makaylie Birge.

Bob was preceded in death by a brother; Jerry Burton.

A funeral service honoring the life of Bob will be held on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at 1 pm, with Marc Burton officiating, located at Shirey Funeral Home, 121 N Union St, Delphi. Friends may visit with the family beginning at 11 am. Burial will follow at Rockfield Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made in Bob’s honor to Friends of Carroll County Park.

Shirey Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Messages of condolences may be made online at www.shireyfh.com

10/13/2025

Deer Creek has a new sign! Thanks for a great season! We are shutting things down at the Deer Creek Park. Once the gates are up, you can still go fishing, but you will have to park up on top and walk down to the pond.

10/06/2025

No campfires for this last week/weekend of camping. Both parks will be closing October 15.