Contact: Mike List
Phone: 317-232-3348
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
Charlestown State Park Invites Public To Help
State parks and reservoirs staff wouldn’t think of opening a new park without asking Hoosiers what facilities and activities they hope to see in these unique places. That information, along with surveys of natural and cultural resources and an understanding of state parks and reservoirs’ mission, is used to create a comprehensive master plan for the new park.
Local residents and visitors can provide input into the development of a comprehensive master plan for Charlestown State Park on Saturday, June 11 at "Planning the Park" Day. The event, held from 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. EDT (fast time/Louisville time) features hikes, live animals, a park-wide family "discovery hunt," free hot dogs for lunch while supplies last, giveaways and a presentation about existing plans for the park. Most events are in the main picnic area.
Park admission for visitors attending the event will be free for the day.
"We are pleased to provide this chance for our neighbors to see the park, hear our ideas and share their thoughts for the future at Charlestown," said Indiana Department of Natural Resources Director Kyle Hupfer.
Comments can be offered one-on-one to park staff that day, or visitors can complete a one-page survey during the event. The visitor survey will be available at the park gate and office one week prior to the event. A drawing of completed surveys will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Planning the Park Day for several gift items, including Clifty Inn Gift Certificates.
Special activities include the following:
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
 | Charlestown Discovery Hunt. Pick up a discovery hunt checklist and map and find out what makes this park unique. Each person who completes the discovery hunt earns a prize. |
| Charlestown Herps. Staffs from Clifty Falls State Park are on hand all day with live snakes and turtles that are found at Charlestown. |
| Planning the Park: Your Ideas. Park planner Mike List is available to answer questions and talk one-on-one with visitors about Charlestown. |
| Scout Camp Display. Charlestown Boy Scout Troop 80 creates a demonstration scout camp and troop project display. |
9:00 a.m. – noon.
| Southern Indiana Birds of Prey. Staff from the Dwight Chamberlain Rehab Center at Hardy Lake display hawks and owls that might be seen at the park. |
10:00 a.m.
| Charlestown, Naturally. Join Richard Lyons for a hike on Trail 4 to discover the plants and geology of Charlestown State Park. The hike begins in the Trail 3 and 4 trailhead parking lot. |
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
| Lunch. Free hot dogs, chips and drinks are served by Charlestown Boy Scout Troop 80. |
1:00 p.m.
| Planning Charlestown State Park. Park planning staff present an overview of existing park plans and listen to your ideas for the future. |
2:00 p.m.
| The Charlestown Story. Join Tom Chapman for a hike on Trail 3 to learn about the unique history of the area that is now Charlestown State Park. This hike begins in the Trail 3 and 4 trailhead parking lot. |
"Planning the Park" day is sponsored by Indiana State Parks and Reservoirs, Indiana State Park Inns, the Charlestown Chamber of Commerce, WalMart and Charlestown Boy Scout Troop 80.
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