Pulaski Park in Elkhart Indiana

Pulaski Park is a historical location park.  It also has a pedestrian bridge going over the Saint Joseph River to Island Park.  There is a nice flower garden.  It is located where there once was a ford over the river on the Fort Wayne Road which traveled from Chicago to Detroit.  Post office established in 1829 and city laid out in 1832.  Name of post office changed fro Pulaski to Elkhart in 1839.  

 

McNaughton Park: Elkhart, Indiana

McNaughton Park is along the river where the St. Joseph River bends at Bridge St and East Boulevard.  Bridge turns into Arcade Ave and then you turn onto Galbrett Drive to follow the park.  The park borders the Elkhart General Hospital.  There is much to see and do at this park.  There is the bandstand which is the home for the elkhart band.  There are many tennis courts.  There is a boat launch and you can fish along the river.  There is a pavilion and a very extensive playground.  There is also a new exercise area.  There is a pavilion, and an extensive spray park with water slides for which you must pay to attend, $2.  There is a large horse shoe area with twelve pitches.  There is a large playground and a bandstand.  

Edgewater Park in Elkhart

Edgewater Park is on the south side of Saint Joseph River in west Elkhart.  It is down river from McNaughton Park. It is located at Okama Street and the St. Joseph River.  It has a nice playground in addition to river access and a boat ramp.