Contact Us
Joe Effinger, Superintendent
Park Headquarters
P.O. Box 304
Rensselaer, IN 47978
P.O. Box 304
Rensselaer, IN 47978
- Telephone Number: 219-866-7014
- Staff Directory
- Department Hours: 7:30am - 4:00pm
Monday - Friday (CST)
Parks & Pools
The Rensselaer Parks Department maintains nine beautiful parks througout our community. The parks are open to the public until 11:00 pm. Park Board meetings are held every 3rd Monday of the month at 6:00 pm at the Iroquois Park maintenance building. The public is encouraged to attend.Our parks provide recreation for all ages and we encourage everyone to utilize the many activities they have to offer. For directions to one of the parks listed below, please see the interactive map here.
The pool in Brookside Park generally opens on Memorial Day and closes the beginning of the school year.
Highlights of the Rensselaer Park System
- 3 lighted baseball diamonds
- Swimming Pool
- Lighted tennis courts
- Four sheltered picnic areas with water and electric
- 3 new playground structures
- Summer youth baseball and girls softball programs
- Adult men's and women's softball programs
- Summer swim team
- 2 canoe landings
- One boat launch
- Six horseshoe pits behind Iroquois shop
- 1/4 mile track located at Brookside Park
- Football field
Related Services
| City Parks & Facilities | Mosquito Control |
| Park Shelter Rentals |