Hancock County five-year parks master plan approved by state, board readies LWCF and trails grant work
May 21, 2026
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources approved Hancock County’s five-year parks master plan, making the county eligible for state and federal grants including the Land and Water Conservation Fund; the board discussed land-acquisition options and set application timing. The Nine Star Park trail and public-art installation were also updated.
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The Hancock County Parks and Recreation Board reported that the county’s five-year master plan has received official approval from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, a milestone that makes the county eligible for state and federal grant programs, including the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF).
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