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Area Amenities

Living in Greencastle offers a wide range of amenities.

The Greencastle Parks system offers a large variety of activates and amenities for families to enjoy! Some of these include the following:

9 Parks
127.5 acres of parkland
8.8 miles of trails
1 outdoor pool
1 splash pad
5 playgrounds
6 pickleball courts
3 tennis courts
4 basketball courts
14 soccer fields
4 baseball diamonds
5 softball diamonds
1 skatepark
1 dog park

A highlight of a few of our parks:

Robe Ann Park

A twenty-five acre City of Greencastle park featuring an Olympic size swimming pool with water slide and diving well, the Emerald Palace super playground, picnic areas, lighted ball diamond, and lighted tennis courts.

Big Walnut Sports Park

This 80-acre park is owned and operated jointly by the City of Greencastle and by a not-for-profit corporation. The park features ball diamonds, soccer fields, a loop trail, disc golf, and picnic areas. Several fields are lighted for evening use.

Jaycee Park

This twenty-two-acre park features a fishing pond, picnic areas, and a shelter house.

Dog Park

This free, public dog park is located on the south side of Big Walnut Sports Park. It features two fenced-in areas for dogs to play, with plenty of space to spread out. Whether your dog enjoys playing with other dogs, playing with just you, or simply sniffing around, this wonderful amenity is sure to please your 4-legged friend! It is open dawn to dusk, has a dog drinking fountain, and free parking.

People Pathways

People Pathways is a network of 8.8 miles of dedicated trails and additional signed shared routes in and around Greencastle that also links to neighboring communities. Trial highlights include the Greencastle to Fillmore Trail, the Sports Park link from the east side of Greencastle to Big Walnut Sports Park, a loop trail at Big Walnut Sport Park and the Albin Pond Trail. Nearly $2 million has been committed for the development of this trail system to date.

Additional trails are under construction and being planned for the future. Linkages will be created with existing trail systems in Hendricks County and Clay County.

Putnam County Museum

Since 2003, the Putnam County Museum has been bridging generations, connecting communities, and helping to preserve Putnam County's past. Whether you are a lifelong resident of the area or a visitor to our community, you are cordially invited to visit us and learn more about Putnam County.

Putnam County Library

Located in Greencastle, this facility underwent a $2.5 million expansion project in 1995 and renovation of the children's room more recently. The collection of 45,000 volumes and 175 periodicals is available at the library or through the bookmobile.

Putnam County Playhouse

Started in 1962, this summer stock, all volunteer organization, produces four plays each summer. Productions range from drama to comedy to musicals. Special programs are offered each summer for children.

Putnam YMCA

Located on the east side of Greencastle on South Calbert Way, the site provides easy access for residents of Greencastle and the entire county. The Y will open in Feb. 2025, and will feature 59,725 square feet of recreation space, including three basketball/sports courts, three exercise studios, a walking track, a fitness area filled with a wide range of exercise equipment, a child watch area, a teen room, and ample support space such as office space, restrooms, family locker rooms, and storage. The gym spaces are set up to accommodate basketball, volleyball, pickleball, and futsal. The Putnam County Hospital space of 11,270 square feet will allow for a wide range of medical offerings for the community.

DePauw University

Located in the center of Greencastle, the main campus features 36 major buildings on 175 acres of landscaped grounds. Several buildings, such as historic East College, built in 1877, are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Visitors and the community are welcome to visit and enjoy the facilities, speakers, arts programs, and NCAA Division III sporting events. Visit the

For the current calendar, visit the Arts at DePauw page.

During the academic year, the university brings a wide range of speakers and performers to campus. Past visitors have included Tony Blair, Mikhail Gorbachev, and Colin Powell. Performers have included the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and Yo-Yo Ma.

DePauw now has an "All Arts Pass" available for access to all on-campus arts events:

Motorsports

Putnam County features two race tracks including Lincoln Park Speedway for sprint cars and modifieds. The Putnam Park Road Course is open for private sports car and road course events. In Indianapolis, one can attend the Indianapolis 500 or the Brickyard 400.

Golf Courses

Tiger Pointe County Club

Nine hole, private, country club with clubhouse, pro shop, and banquet facilities. Open to the public on a limited schedule.

Clover Meadows Golf Course

Eighteen hole, Par 72, 6,126 yard public course.

Old Hickory Golf Course

Eighteen hole, Par 72, 5,805 yard public course with a pro shop and "The Links" restaurant.

Nearby Lakes

Lieber State Recreation Area - Cagles Mill Lake

Located in southern Putnam County, this eight-thousand acre state park features a 1,500 acre lake, campsites, swimming beach, swimming pool, and picnic areas. The park is accessible from SR 243 and U.S. 231. Three other state parks and a state forest are within a forty minute drive of Putnam County.

Deer Creek Fish & Wildlife Area

In 2011, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources opened the new Deer Creek Fish and Wildlife area near Putnamville. This 2,000 acre park features excellent hunting, fishing, and hiking.

Area Lakes

Putnam County features several lakes available for recreational boating, swimming, and fishing. These lakes include Cataract, Cecil Hardin, Waveland, Edgewood, Glenn Flint, Heritage, and Van Bibber. Several of the lakes, such as Heritage Lake, offer a wide variety of waterfront home sites. Find more information about area lakes.