By ALPHA1 · Town Vines Desk
The Perry County Parks & Recreation Department is operated by a full-time Director and a five-member Board of Directors. Board meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 5 p.m. at the Perry County Courthouse.
According to Indiana Code 36-10-3-5, the Park and Recreation Board is made up of 5 members. Two members are appointed by the Circuit Court Judge, one member is appointed by the county executive, and two members are appointed by the county fiscal body. Terms are for 4 years. All meetings are open to the public.
Perry County has five public parks, five tennis courts, a community lake with fishing and boating, a golf driving range and mini golf, handball and racquetball courts, and more to discover. Park hours are 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. during the Spring and Summer, and 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. during Fall and Winter.
Perry County Parks & Recreation hosts regularly scheduled group hikes for a fun social experience. Residents interested in learning more about Perry County’s parks and recreation opportunities can contact the department director or attend the monthly public board meetings.