Guides

Newsletters

• Mailed Newsletter - $5 donation per address,  to cover postage and materials for 4 issues per year.
• Email/monthly Newsletter - sign up HERE. 

• Prepared by Leslie Arnold, volunteer Naturalist
• April - October seasonal newsletter
• The Lonely Satyr - past newsletters

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Barn Quilts in the Parks

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Wild about Wildflowers?

Many acres of park property have been restored with native plants & flowers.

Woodland wildflowers put on a show at Maple Wood Nature Center in the spring. Summer shares blooming prairies at Dallas Lake Park, Delt Church Park, and Pine Knob Park/Mike Metz Fen.  

Please don't pick or remove any flowers/plants!  Take your camera and share lots of photos!! 

Birdwatching

Many birdwatchers flock to our county parks as this activity has grown. Our native restoration efforts and natural surroundings attract a beautiful variety of birds. Grab your binoculars and your camera! 

• Birds of Maple Wood checklist 
• EBird local bird sightings 
• Birdcount.org national bird count activity
• Backyard Birds of Indiana - a resource for learning to identify birds
• LaGrange County Birding Facebook Page

Tree Identification

Our parks are a great place to learn to identify a variety of trees.

• Trees of Maple Wood is a wonderful resource to have when walking our trails.

Mushrooms

Park Guides

• 2024 Park Brochure  
• 2024 Rental Facility Brochure

 Please note the changes below for 2024:

• Dallas Lake Park Admission: There is no longer an admission fee to enter the park.  There is now a Beach Fee at Dallas Lake Park.  Daily per person is $1.00.  Season Beach Passes are available for $40 in the park office.
• Maple Wood Nature Center: Not open on Wednesdays.  It is open by appointment or during programs and events held in the Nature Center.  Call 260-854-2225 with questions. 

Park Hours Summer Hours: May 1-Labor Day   8:00 am-9:00 pm.    Winter Hours: Labor Day-April 30   8:00 am- Legal Sunset. Park Office: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-12:00 noon, and 12:30 pm-3:30 pm.

Park and Facility Rules

Contact Information Phone:  260-854-2225  Email: parks@lagrangecounty.in.gov Address: 505 W 700 S, Wolcottville IN 46795