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Elkhart City parks board approves summer permits and festival contracts, waives fees for library event

Elkhart City Parks and Recreation Board · April 21, 2026
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The Elkhart City Parks and Recreation Board on April 1 approved a series of summer event and use permits — including a June 1 library 'Fun in the Sun' at Walker Park (with a fee waiver), a Memorial-Day 'Flags from the Heart' display, the Ideal Beach Triathlon and a June softball regional tournament — and authorized multiple entertainment and vendor contracts for Rap City and farmers market events.

Elkhart City’s Parks and Recreation Board approved a package of summer event permits and entertainment contracts at its April 1 meeting, clearing a calendar that includes family festivals, athletic events and the Rap City music lineup.

Vice President Isaac Torres Via called the agenda item first after the board amended the meeting to consider use permits early. Janelle Most, representing the Oslo branch of the Elkart Public Library, asked to use part of Walker Park for the library’s Fun in the Sun family event on June 1 and requested that the permit fee be waived; the board approved the permit and the waiver by voice vote. Most said the event…

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