Parks and Recreation
While residents understand that it is hard work that makes the community prosperous, they encourage visitors to join them at the many recreational facilities within the community.
The Prospect League baseball team, the Dubois County Bombers, calls League Stadium at the Huntingburg City Park home. A walking path intertwines itself among the many amenities at the City Park, baseball and softball fields, tennis courts, swimming pool, shelter houses, horseshoe pitches, and playground equipment.
The Huntingburg Parks and Recreation Department consists of four (4) parks.
- Huntingburg City Park - 40 acre park with facilities for all age groups.
- Southside Park - 14 acre park established in 1979.
- The Charles C. Niehaus Memorial Park - 43 acre park with driving range and target greens.
- Bark Park - 1 acre dog park.
Public Restrooms
The Huntingburg City Park has public restrooms located in several areas. The main restroom is located north of League Stadium. Public restrooms are available north of the Little League field. The south restroom is located near the southeast shelter. Other restrooms include: the swimming pool patrons, men's softball field, and League Stadium during games. Southside Park has one public restroom, and Niehaus Park has one restroom. All restroom facilities are closed during the winter months. There is no heating available in the restroom facilities.
Fees
City of Huntingburg residents, through the City property taxes, make a significant financial contribution to the operation of the Parks system. Non-resident fees are charged to apportion an equalizing fee to non-resident participants so that they can contribute to the overall financing of the Parks system on an equitable basis with City residents. Fees are listed separately for Huntingburg residents and out of City residents for some programs. Verification of residence status may be requested.
Waiver Of Liability
The City of Huntingburg is not responsible for any injuries sustained as a result of participation in any recreational department sponsored activities, or while using recreation department facilities. It is recommended that anyone enrolled in a program or using the facilities make provisions for adequate coverage within their own insurance plan.
Public Parking
The Huntingburg City Park has parking spaces for 500 vehicles. The North parking lot, located north of the large shelter has 104 parking spaces. The Men's softball field and East shelter have 107 parking spaces. The South parking lot off of Cherry Street serving the Girls softball field, Southeast shelter, Southwest shelter has 144 parking spaces. The lot west of the swimming pool and tennis courts has 41 parking spaces. North, east and west of the Stadium there are 64 parking spaces. The area north and west of the Little League field can accommodate 40 vehicles.
There are handicapped parking spaces located throughout the various parking lots and they are designated as such. Please observe the parking rules in the park and roadways must be accessible for emergency vehicles. Vehicles parked illegally will be towed at the expense of the owner.
Non-Smoking
All city parks are smoke free. This includes all smoking devices.
Recent News
- Advertisement for Bids - Northside Park PlaygroundSeparate sealed bids for the construction of Northside Park, south of the intersection of Woodland Drive and ...
- Golf Driving Range Will Close for the Season on November 17, 2022The Charles C. Niehaus Memorial Golf Driving Range will close for the season on Thursday, November 17,
- Huntingburg Park Board Meeting Start Times RevisedThe Huntingburg Park Board meetings scheduled for Monday, November 21 and Monday, December 19, 2022, will sta...
Upcoming Events
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Contact Us
Parks & Recreation Department Superintendent
Huntingburg, IN 47542
- Phone: (812) 683-3622
- Fax:
(812) 683-5102 - Staff Directory
- Hours: M- F 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.