Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy the many opportunities in and around Batesville. Fishing is permitted in city reservoirs; in fact, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources stocks them, in part, for this purpose.
The Parks and Recreation Board oversees many well-manicured city parks, which accommodate anything from family reunions, state-of-the-art playground equipment, horseshoe pits, volleyball, tennis, baseball and softball, or just relaxing during a musical performance in one of the pavilions during the summer months.
Liberty Park is the focal point of the park system and a highlight of our community. The pavilion features a large covered area with a fireplace, kitchen and rest rooms. This is the "happening" place in Batesville during the months of March - October. There is a baseball complex (known all over Southeastern Indiana), tennis court, horseshoe pits, volleyball court and a large playground.
This park offers a gazebo and six shelters that can be used on a first come - first serve basis, or to be on the safe side, can be reserved. For more information contact Beth at 933-6100 or email: bwest@batesvilleindiana.us .
Liberty Park Rental Fees
Pavilion for Weddings: ($400.00 is refundable if renter cleans up area after use)
$1,400.00
Pavilion with Kitchen
$250.00
Pavilion without Kitchen
$200.00
Shelter #1
$50.00
Shelter #2
$50.00
Shelter #3
$50.00
Shelter #4, #5, #6
$30.00
Gazebo
$30.00
Ball Diamonds
Local Leagues
Expectation of donation
Private Use
$50.00
Tennis Courts
High School use only
$5.00 per hour
Please note that use of the ball diamonds and tennis courts for private lessons at a cost to the participant are not permitted and all groups and individuals reserving facilities, is expected to be covered by some form of liability insurance for such use.
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A group of citizens have recently come together to form the Batesville Main Street Board. Our Board’s goal is to help Batesville become more economically successful while still maintaining our small-town feel with a beautiful and vibrant downtown that attracts both visitors and current residents.
In a few weeks the board will be meeting to develop a strategic plan with specific work plans for each Main Street Committee: Organizational; Promotion; Design & Planning; and Economic Restructuring. We have already gathered data and information from previous workgroups the city has assembled. We also want input from community members like you as we develop these work plans. Please take a few moments to complete our survey. If you would like to be involved with this catalytic team of people that are committed to Batesville’s future, please leave your e-mail in the space provided in the survey.
Click on the link above to complete your survey.
Only one survey per computer can be completed so if the link does not take you to the survey, someone else may have submitted the survey on that computer. If you need a paper copy of the survey, please contact Trish Hunter at 933-5265 or e-mail at trish.hunter@mmch.org.
Results of the survey will be shared after the strategic planning meeting is held in mid-August.
Thank you for your time and commitment to our community.
Sincerely,
Batesville Main Street Board Members
Susan Glaser Kathleen Jeffers
Greg Grothaus Victor Sarringhaus
Scott Henderson Steve Stein
Trish Hunter Melissa Tucker
Adam Isreal
Visit Brum Woods.
Great trails for walking
and biking...
Parks and Recreation Board Meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month. Meetings begin at 7:00 PM in the 1st floor conference room of the MemorialBuilding.
