Greencastle Parks & Recreation Department

09/02/2026

🍂🖍️ SEPTEMBER COLORING CONTEST! 🖍️🍂

It’s time for a new month and a new coloring page! 🎨✨

Keep those crayons, markers, and colored pencils ready and show us your creativity! 🖍️🌈

📅 September Coloring Contest
🍁 Pick up your coloring page and get creative!
🏆 A winner will be selected at the end of the month!

We can’t wait to see all of your colorful creations! 💚💙

09/01/2026

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08/28/2026

🌟 EMERALD PALACE BUILDING BLOCKS ARE FOR SALE! 🌟

Want to take home a little piece of Greencastle history? 💚

Our Emerald Palace Building Blocks are now available for just $25! Each block is handcrafted from real lumber from the historic Emerald Palace playground rebuild, making these more than just building blocks—they’re a unique keepsake from a special piece of our community’s history. 🏰🌳

✨ Perfect for:
🧒 Kids who love to build
🏡 Families
🎁 Collectors & keepsakes
💡 Anyone who loves to create!

Build. Imagine. Create. Let your imagination run wild while keeping a piece of Emerald Palace 2.0 history!

💲 ONLY $25!
📦 Limited quantities available—don’t miss out!

👉 Get yours at the Robe-Ann Park office today!💚💛

💚💛 A HUGE THANK YOU to Ken Hewitt for creating these special building blocks and generously donating his time and talent to make this project possible! 💚 We are so grateful for his help in turning a piece of Emerald Palace history into something our community can enjoy for years to come!

08/18/2026

👜 FOUND PURSE AT ROBE-ANN PARK 👜

A purse was recently turned in to the Robe-Ann Park office. It does not contain any identification, but we believe it may belong to a child. The purse contains a billfold with money and several other items.

To claim it, you must accurately describe the purse and its contents.

If you think it may be yours, please call the Robe-Ann Park office at 765-653-3395. Please share to help us reunite it with its owner! 💛

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08/17/2026

🎃👻 BOO BASH VENDORS WANTED! 👻🎃
Greencastle Parks & Recreation is getting ready for our 4th Annual Boo Bash! 🧡🖤
📅 Friday, October 23rd
⏰ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Robe-Ann Park
We are looking for local businesses, organizations, churches, schools, clubs, and community groups who would like to join the fun by setting up a decorated table or vehicle trunk and handing out candy or small prizes to local families! 🍬🍭
🎃 Want to participate?
Come up with a fun theme, decorate your space, bring plenty of treats, and get ready for an evening of Halloween fun! 👻
👉 Vendors are responsible for providing their own candy/small prizes and decorations.
Interested in participating?
Complete our Boo Bash Vendor Registration Form!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScUNuT_VHsoV_u4-BYgepN7Bbh4vWMcNc5g2rDVyjKxWzWGOQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=118167265724604781073

Let's make this year's Boo Bash the BEST one yet! 🎃🕷️🧡

08/15/2026

Today is the day!! 11-2 come see us at the Greencastle Aquatic Center.
Remember to bring your vaccination records. Also remember humans are not allowed in the water, this one is just for the pups!

🐾💦 Make a Splash at Pool Pawty 2026! 💦🐾
Calling all dog lovers! Grab your furry best friend and join us for an afternoon of tail wags, pool fun, and making unforgettable memories at our Pool Pawty!
📅 Saturday, August 15, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Greencastle Aquatic Center
403 S. Bloomington Street, Greencastle
For just $5 per dog, your pup can enjoy:
🐶 Pool play and splashing around
🦴 Treats and refreshments (for purchase)
🐾 Fun with other friendly pups
📸 Plenty of adorable photo opportunities!
Important Reminder:
✅ Proof of current Rabies and Bordetella vaccinations is required for every dog. Please bring your dog's current vaccination records with you at check-in.
This paw-some event is hosted by Greencastle Parks & Recreation in partnership with Putnam County Animal Care.
Whether your dog loves to swim or just wants to cool off and socialize, this is an event you won't want to miss!
Tag your fellow dog lovers and let us know which pup is coming to make a splash! 🐕🌊💙

08/14/2026

The clouds are moving out and the sun is starting to work its magic. The Splash Pad will be open from 4-8pm tonight. Come out and enjoy. Water temperatures are falling each night, so there are likely just a few more days left for the season.

08/13/2026

We made a repair at the Skate Park and concrete is drying.

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08/11/2026

🎨🖍️ AUGUST MONTHLY COLORING CONTEST! 🖍️🎨

It’s time for another Monthly Coloring Contest with Greencastle Parks & Recreation! 🌳💚

✨ Grab your crayons, markers, or colored pencils and get creative!
🏆 One lucky winner will be selected and receive a fun prize!

📅 Coloring pages are due by: August 31st
📍 Drop off at: Greencastle Parks & Recreation Office at Robe-Ann Park

Be sure to put your name and contact information on your coloring page so we can contact our winner!

We can’t wait to see all of your colorful creations! 🌈💚

Happy Coloring! 🖍️🎨

08/10/2026

🐾💦 Make a Splash at Pool Pawty 2026! 💦🐾
Calling all dog lovers! Grab your furry best friend and join us for an afternoon of tail wags, pool fun, and making unforgettable memories at our Pool Pawty!
📅 Saturday, August 15, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Greencastle Aquatic Center
403 S. Bloomington Street, Greencastle
For just $5 per dog, your pup can enjoy:
🐶 Pool play and splashing around
🦴 Treats and refreshments (for purchase)
🐾 Fun with other friendly pups
📸 Plenty of adorable photo opportunities!
Important Reminder:
✅ Proof of current Rabies and Bordetella vaccinations is required for every dog. Please bring your dog's current vaccination records with you at check-in.
This paw-some event is hosted by Greencastle Parks & Recreation in partnership with Putnam County Animal Care.
Whether your dog loves to swim or just wants to cool off and socialize, this is an event you won't want to miss!
Tag your fellow dog lovers and let us know which pup is coming to make a splash! 🐕🌊💙