Millrace

In the summer of 2013, the Elkhart County Convention and Visitors Bureau, Friends of the Pumpkinvine Nature Trail, Goshen Parks and Recreation Department, Maple City Bicycle Advisory Committee, and the Goshen Engineering Department hired Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) to conduct a comprehensive trail use count on several multi-use trails in the County. The level of service counts were conducted on four trails:
1. Pumpkinvine Nature Trail between Goshen and Shipshewana
2. Maple City Greenway / Mapleheart Trail between Goshen and Oxbow park
3. Millrace Canal Trail
4. Winona Railway trail
In addition, local volunteers helped to collect surveys from trail users, gathering valuable information about who is using the trails and for what purposes.

The 2014-2018 Parks & Recreation Master Plan outlines strategies the Parks Department will pursue to improve facilities and services. Five core recommendations were developed in the planning process:
• Pursue the growth and development of the Park System as outlined in the City of Goshen Comprehensive Plan
• Maintain community involvement in the planning and development process.
• Conduct annual reviews of the master plan and adjust as necessary to continue the goal of meeting the park and recreational needs of the community.
• Conduct annual reviews of park facilities and programs for compliance with ADA requirements to assure recreation opportunities for the physically challenged and disabled. • Refine a procedure and policy manual as well as update safety manuals along with regular safety training modules.

As word of our city’s “coolness” has spread over the years, more and more people are looking to visit and move to Goshen. The surge in interest has attracted developers too. Goshen is on track to add at least 7 new residential and commercial developments within the year. The residential projects range in size and value, providing housing for people of all socioeconomic levels and interests. As far as the commercial developments, you can also look forward to a few hip, new hotels where visitors can vacation or –– why not? –– residents can stay-cation.

An organic bakery and cafe located in the Farmer’s Market.

Looking to get out and get active? Look no further! Whether you’re a casual biker, walker or expert cyclist, our new user-friendly Elkhart County Biking and Walking Trail Guide has a route for you.

The Goshen Clay Artists Guild was formed in 1998, when a group of local artists with varying degrees of expertise decided to join together and share studio space, ideas, and techniques.

A group working at cleaning up the Elkhart River with an eye towards Recreation

A new Millrace Multi-Use Pavilion and Ice Rink will offer hours and hours of community skating time in winter months. Youth hockey leagues, from pee wee level on up, would likely also utilize the full-size rink.

During other parts of the year, yoga classes, company picnics, movies in the park and even weddings and reunions are all likely to happen in the facility. The Arts on the Millrace festival would have a permanent home. Having a pavilion that can be used year-round makes many Goshen Park Department activities less weather-dependent.

After years of exploration and planning, the Millrace Multi-Use Pavilion and Ice Rink at the north end of the canal and trail will create a draw for those hoping to skate in the winter and be used for events, concerts and other sports throughout the year.

Goshen Brewing Company is a family-friendly brewpub serving a wide selection of beers and seasonal, local, farm-to-table food in Goshen, Indiana.

Goshen College is a private liberal arts college in Goshen, Indiana. The institution was founded in 1894 as the Elkhart Institute of Science, Industry and the Arts, and is affiliated with Mennonite Church USA.

Your one stop shop for locally grown produce, homemade baked goods, and artisan items. We are open year-round on Saturdays from 8 am to 1 pm and on Tuesdays 3 pm to 6 pm (May through October).

Goshen Health is committed to improving the health of our community. As the healthcare needs of our community evolve, we continue to meet those needs with compassion, accountability, respect and excellence.

The Goshen Historical Society, Inc. operates its museum to preserve, study, interpret, and exhibit artifacts, documents and images. The Society provides resources for the care and display of their collection and provides related educational services for the purpose of increasing and enriching public knowledge.

A pamphlet by Keith Mast, published 1986, explaining the history of the hydraulic canal in Goshen. He discusses the industries connected to the canal and the social aspects of the canal, such as swimming.

The Goshen Jewelers Guild provides studio space for metals/jewelry artisans to work, create community, and to educate.