Huntingburg seeks resident input on City Park playground upgrades

Huntingburg is asking residents to weigh in on City Park playground upgrades as it prepares a grant application that could help pay for park improvements. The survey is meant to strengthen the request for outside money and guide what changes should come next.

The survey stays open through July 27, 2026, and residents can submit responses online or on paper. Printed copies are available at City Hall, and completed paper surveys can be returned there as well. Kenlee Steffe, the city’s Community Development and Engagement Director, is the contact for questions.

City leaders are looking for feedback on the current condition of the park and which upgrades residents want most. The survey asks who uses the park now and who would benefit from improvements, including parents, youth and older residents.

Huntingburg’s Parks and Recreation Department operates six parks, and City Park is a 40-acre site with facilities for all age groups. The park includes League Stadium, home of the Dubois County Bombers, along with walking paths, baseball and softball fields, tennis courts, a swimming pool, shelter houses, horseshoe pitches and playground equipment.

On Jan. 23, Huntingburg expected a new playground area at City Park to be ready for warmer weather, and the project was meant to respond to heavy use near the girls’ softball field and decades-old equipment. A May 18 Park Board agenda also listed a Southeast Playground Update.

The Park Board’s mission is to provide high-quality parks and recreational services that enhance residents’ quality of life. Jace Merkel is superintendent, and the board has also been tracking other 2026 park items, including pickleball, fitness court and pool updates.