SERVING A MISSION
TO ENRICH, PRESERVE, CONSERVE
Johnson County Parks and Recreation Department will develop, operate, and maintain parks that enrich the quality of life for residents and visitors alike, and preserve green space for future generations.
We strive to achieve this through:
- Providing unique community-oriented recreation opportunities.
- Providing educational programming and events.
- Encouraging interaction with the outdoors, while promoting conservation and stewardship.
QUESTIONS
812.526.6809
master plan
Goals
In 2016, the Johnson County Park Board embarked on an important step in the evolution of the Department through the development of a master plan for both Independence Park and Johnson County Park. With the background of the Department’s Mission Statement, the planning team, consisting of park staff, board members, and the consultant team set forth several goals:
- Become more inviting to the general public by activating the park.
- Efficient use of Capital Resources
- Focus on holding high standards for facilities in the park, and address areas that could lead to safety and liability concerns.
- Move beyond the patch and fix/make-due attitude to a more proactive facility improvement and maintenance plan.
- Opportunity for Special Interest groups to buy into the overall vision for the park and the Department.
- Opportunity to find ways to be more efficient with routine maintenance.
- Understand and make decisions for the master plan based on revenue and maintenance costs related to activities, events, and new facilities and amenities.
- Find an appropriate way to phase the master plan, considering the ongoing functionality of the park throughout implementation, as well as funding/resources.
OUR TEAM
Kevin Leonard
Superintendent
Email: kleonard@co.johnson.in.us
Office: 812-526-6809 ext. 102
Cell: 317-832-2681
Gwen Rainwater
Office Manager
Email: grainwater@co.johnson.in.us
Office: 812-526-6809 ext. 103
Cole Bell
Maintenance
Brad Wiser
Assistant Superintendent
Email: bwiser@co.johnson.in.us
Office: 812-526-6809 ext. 107
Cell: 317-847-4832
Codi Cline
Administrative Assistant
Email: jocopark@co.johnson.in.us
Gary Turner
Maintenance
Scott Ray
Maintenance
Christy Howe
Recreation Director
Email: chowe@co.johnson.in.us
Office: 812-526-6809 ext. 104
Cell: 317-832-0858
Dave Shepherd
Maintenance Supervisor
Email: dshepherd@co.johnson.in.us
Cell: 317-847-9686
Roger Barnhart
Maintenance
OUR BOARD
Michael List, President
Johnson County Commissioners Appointment
Dannette Morgan, Vice President
Johnson County Circuit Court Appointment
Gary Cooper
Johnson County Circuit Court Appointment
Shalee Bradley
Purdue Extension Johnson County Representative
Mike Weaver
Johnson County Council Appointment
Penny Lee
Johnson County Council Appointment
MEETINGS
Park Board Meetings are typically held at 6 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month. Meetings take place at the Park Office Conference Room, 2949 East North Street Nineveh, IN 46164.
*Please note, that all public meeting dates are subject to change, with public notice given 48 hours in advance per the Indiana Open Door Law. Please check with the park office for any updates.
2024 Park Board Meeting Dates
January 2024 Meeting Minutes
February 2024 Meeting Minutes
