Warsaw Central Park is a municipal park connecting downtown to Center Lake.
One of the very few Japanese strolling gardens in Indiana, Shiojiri Garden symbolizes the sister-city relationship between Mishawaka and the city directly on the opposite side of the Earth, Shiojiri City, Nagano Prefecture, Japan. The strolling garden is home to many large, colorful plants that deeply contrast the grey gravel that imitates water. Also, over 200 boulders are placed artfully in groupings, most often of 3 or 5, and situated to allow maximum contemplation. The garden also is home to four bridges. A teahouse stands at the far end of the garden, elevated to allow perfect viewing of the entire Shiojiri garden.
The new Elkhart County Visitor Center is officially open! It was great working with community leaders designing/renovating the 7,200 square foot space. The center highlights the heritage history, makers, and small businesses in Elkhart County. Visit the new location at 3421 Cassopolis St.
The Morris Civic Plaza is a public space for gathering theatre patrons before and after shows, concerts, and musicals. The historic Morris Performing Arts Center is a backdrop for the fountains, landscaping, and seating. The terrace-like plaza with steps and differing levels acts as an informal stage, providing places for concerts and presentations. The plaza, designed and built to commemorate a long time city official, Jon R. Hunt, overlooks the skyline of South Bend and the St. Joseph River.
Ancon built the observation tower at Oxbow Park in 2015, which offers panoramic views of prairie, wetlands, and the river. A kiosk provides visitors information and historical photographs of the park and displays information on the surrounding vegetation and wildlife species. The first level of the tower is 20 feet above ground level and is ADA accessible.
Check out Ox Bow tower, a fun experience to see our community in a way you have never seen before.
“Ancon Construction stepped forward when we lost an icon at Ox Bow County Park. They were integral partner in the design and construction of the new Ox Bow Park Tower and insured the new design incorporated an ADA compliant level to meet the needs of all park users. The Tower once again is a place for visitors to get birds eye view of the park.”
