Special Events
INDOOR TRIATHLON
WHEN: February
COST: $20/members, $30/Non-members
"Tri" the Indoor Ironman sponsored by the Crawfordsville Parks and Recreation Dept, the Crawfordsville Aquatic Center, and Advanced Chiropractic. You will have 30 days to complete the Ironman:
ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT
WHEN: April 8, 2023 at 1 pm
COST: FREE!
The Crawfordsville Parks and Recreation Dept., in partnership with Nucor Steel, hosts an Easter Egg Hunt each year at the Lew Wallace Study grounds. Children ages four and under can be helped by an adult, but for the
CRAWFORDSVILLE 500
WHEN: May 1 - 30
WHERE: Anywhere! You can walk 500 laps on the indoor walking track at the Crawfordsville Community Center or you can walk a corresponding distance (37 miles) outside at the Sugar Creek Trail or your favorite park! Mileage logs will be provided when you sign up at the front desk of the Community Center. Upon completion of the Crawfordsville 500, participants will receive a t-shirt and be entered in a drawing to win a prize. Take the full thirty days or take a week--whatever you need to complete this event! Call Kelly Price at 765-364-5175 for more information.
FREEDOM FESTIVAL
WHEN: July 4, 2023 @ 6 - 10 pm
WHERE: Milligan Park
Food vendors, free entertainment and fireworks at dark.
ANNUAL TASTE OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY
WHEN: Saturday, August 26, 2023 @ 12 - 10 pm
The Annual Taste of Montgomery County will delight your taste buds with sumptuous delicacies from a delicious variety of local restaurants and caterers, and we'll get your feet dancing with awesome live music from three great regional bands, all on the gorgeous grounds of the General Lew Wallace Study and Museum. Do not miss out on this! Contact the General Lew Wallace Study & Museum at 765-362-5769 or visit our website at tasteofmontgomerycounty.com for details.
ANNUAL DOGGIE POOL PARTY
WHEN: AUGUST
Yes! It's a pool party for dogs. In late August or early
ANNUAL SUGAR CREEK TRAIL THANKSGIVING DAY PIE RUN
WHEN: Thursday, November 23, 2023 @ 8 am

This is an event that offers something for all ages and ability levels. Events include a 5k run,
Contact Us
Director of Parks and Recreation
- Business: (765) 364-5175
- Business Fax: (765) 364-5179
- Staff Directory
- Community Center Hours: Mon - Thur 5:30 am - 8:00 pm, Friday 5:30 am - 7:00 pm, Saturday 8:00 am - 2:00 pm; Office hours: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm; Phone: (765) 364-5175