The Department of Parks & Recreationd coordiinates and oversees the operation of  65 parks and 21 special facilities encompassing more than 2,300 acres of land in the City of Evansville and Vanderburgh County, Indiana.

Our mission is, "Creating quality of life opportunities by providing safe environments and affordable programs to enhance fun, fitness, and education for residents of all ages in our community."

The Administrative Offices are located in the basement of the C. K. Newsome Community Center. Shelter House Rentals and the purchase of seasonal golf passes may be obtained at the Administrative Offices. The Department of Parks & Recreation accepts cash, checks, Visa® & MasterCard® for purchases and shelter rentals.  Click here for a map of facilities

Department of Parks & Recreation
   100 E. Walnut Street, Lower Level 
   C. K. Newsome Community Center 
   Evansville, IN 47713-1999 
   812-435-6141
   812-435-6142 Fax
    email DPR 


Summer Pools Opening!

Hartke Pool will kick off the summer season on May 29th!!  Admission will be $4.00/person with unlimited use of the waterslide; children under 3 get in free.

The neighborhood pools will open on June 5th.  The new pools, Red Mosby and Rochelle-Landers, will be open from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday – Saturday and noon to 8:00 pm on Sunday. There is a Family Night at Red Mosby Pool on Wednesdays from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. and at Rochelle-Landers on Thursdays from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Admission for Family Night is $5.00 for two adults and four children.  

Admission to the neighborhood pools is only $2.00 for those ages 13 and older, $1.00 for children ages 4 to 12, and free for children ages 3 and under. Click on this link for more details.