Outdoor Recreation

Golf

Glen Miller Public Golf Course - 2514 East Main Street, Richmond. This beautiful 9-hole layout is for golfers of all skill levels. Course combines hills, trees and small greens demanding accurate shots. The addition of a beautiful pond enhances the attractiveness and the challenge of the course. Driving range under the lights is open from sunset to 10 p.m. Full service pro shop. (765) 983-7285

Hartley Hills Country Club - 201 N. Woodpecker Rd., Hagerstown. Beautiful trees and hills landscape this well-kept, 9 hole public course. Restaurant on premises. (765) 489-4373

Highland Lake Public Golf Course - Highland Road, Richmond. This 18-hole course offers tournament quality greens and long fairways. Renovation of 30 bunkers has added to the effectiveness of the course. Beautiful, open, and well manicured, Highland Lake offers a pleasing atmosphere to enjoy your game of golf. (765) 983-7287

Winding Branch Public Golf Course - 2284 S. Germantown Road, Cambridge City. (18 holes) This well-maintained and challenging course includes a full service pro shop.

Nature

Hayes Regional Arboretum - 801 Elks Road, Richmond. This 355-acre nature preserve contains 172 woody plants native to this region. An 1833 diary barn has been converted into a Nature Center with exhibits and gift shop. Enjoy the bird sanctuary, hiking trails and a 3-mile auto nature drive. (765) 962-3745

E.G. Hill Memorial Rose Garden, The All America Rose Garden and The German Friendship Garden - 2500 National Road East (US 40), Richmond. Centered by a fountain, and dedicated in 1937, the E.G. Hill Memorial Rose Garden honors Richmond's famed Rosarian, Gurney Hill. The all America Garden, with over 1,600 roses, hundreds of colorful annuals and perennials and a lacy victorian gazebo, has been awarded the A.A.R.S. Display Garden designation. Friendship with the German city of Zweibrucken has led to the newly planted Friendship Garden. These gardens are located in Glen Miller Park. Admission is free.

Middlefork Reservoir - Sylvan Nook Drive (off US 27 N), Richmond. Boasting 405 acres, including a 177-acre fishing lake, Middlefork Reservoir offers both fishing and boating. (Lake is stocked by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources.) The reservoir has a six horsepower limit. Row boat and paddle boat rentals, picnic areas and hiking areas are available along with a live bait and concession operation. Parks & Recreation Department: (765) 983-7275. Reservoir Service Center: (765) 983-7293

Richmond Parks and Recreation - 2200 National Road E, Richmond. Richmond boasts 1,112 acres of parkland, including Glen Miller Park (194 acres dedicated in 1885). Recreational opportunities include picnicking, tennis courts, ball diamonds, golf, swimming, fishing, boating, hiking, an accessible play system, BMX track, natural spring water fountains and more! (765) 983-7275

Whitewater Gorge Park - 2200 National Rd. E, Richmond. Three branches of the Whitewater River converge in a spectacular geological gorge formed during the last ice age. The gorge provides miles of hiking trails with scenic vistas, picnic areas, vertical cliffs and the beauty of Thistlethwaite Falls. Walking Tours: Geological information available at the Richmond Parks & Recreation Office. (765) 983-7275

Outdoor Adventure

Aerodrome Skydiving - 5169 SR 227 S., Richmond. Experience the ultimate adventure! Richmond is home to the country's largest skydiving event on Labor Day weekend. You can learn any time of the year. Classes held every Wednesday through Friday. (765) 939-2939

High Drifter Balloon Rides - 6925 River Road, Brownsville. Enjoy a serene sunrise or sunset hot-air balloon ride over beautiful Wayne County. After landing, share a toast of champagne or sparkling cider in celebration of the exhilarating flight. (765) 935-4745

Other Outdoor Fun

Dougherty Orchard - 1117 Dougherty Road, Cambridge City. The oldest orchard in the State of Indiana, established in 1883. Apples, variety of fruits, home recipe jellies/preserves, cider, petting zoo, aviary and more. (765) 478-5198

Richmond Roosters Professional Baseball - 201 N.W. 13th Street, Richmond. (Class "A" short season independent frontier league.) Enjoy an exciting fun-filled evening with the Richmond Roosters. Don McBride Stadium. (765) 935-7529