🎙️ On this episode of Inside Richmond: The City’s Pulse, host Lindsay Darnell welcomed Kristi Cruise, Community Recreation Coordinator, and Stephany Plantz, Special Projects and Community Engagement Coordinator, to share all the exciting things happening at Richmond Parks and Recreation.

🌳 Green spaces aren’t just places we visit – they’re where community happens. Richmond Parks and Recreation nurtures over 20 parks, trails, gardens, and community centers that serve as gathering places for everyone in our city. Nearly all events are completely free, removing financial barriers so families can enjoy quality time together.

🍂 Fall is packed with activities – from the 200+ member Walking Club and the Industrial Softball League tournament, to “Fall in Love with Middlefork” on September 27th (a free DNR fishing day with kayaking, yoga, and more). October brings Halloween fun with the Howloween Pet Costume Contest (Oct 11) and Trick-or-Treat in the Park (Oct 25), complete with a sensory-friendly hour.

🥕 The Richmond Farmers Market continues at Elstro Plaza through October before moving indoors to the historic Starr-Gennett Building for winter. Plus, special events like Market in the Moonlight at Glen Miller Park add even more ways to connect with local vendors. With doubled SNAP benefits, matched WIC benefits, and the Farm to Pantry program, the market also plays a vital role in food security for our community.

💡 Beyond events, our parks provide daily spaces for exercise, relaxation, and connection with nature – free resources that strengthen community wellbeing year-round.

👉 Learn more and get involved:

• Visit: https://www.richmondindiana.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation
  
• Follow on Facebook: Richmond Parks and Recreation & Richmond Farmers Market

Come experience the difference parks make in building a stronger, more connected Richmond!