North Dearborn Community Park
​ PO Box 84
Guilford, IN 47022
Park located at
5687 North Dearborn Rd.
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OUR MISSION
The mission of the North Dearborn Community Park is to provide a place for the community to come together and to provide a safe place to MOVE, PLAY and THRIVE. The park will include a one mile walking, running, biking path around the perimeter and a future playground including a sensory play area. The park will serve the entire northern Dearborn County area including residents, local schools and community organizations.
BACKGROUND
As a result of the closure and demolition of the North Dearborn Elementary School, the North Dearborn Community Park Board was formed and sought to repurpose the property into a community park.
PLAN
The plan for the park is to provide a safe place for the community to come together to Move, Play and Thrive!
This project will be completed in two phases with the initial phase including the addition of a one mile walking/running/biking path around the perimeter of the property. The second phase will include playground equipment, including a sensory area and a potential basketball court and shelter.
COMMUNITY
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The park will serve the entire northern Dearborn County area. Residents, local schools and community organizations will be able to enjoy the facilities not only for standard park activities, but also for community events and school functions.
FUNDING
The property has been leased to the North Dearborn Community Park by the Sunman-Dearborn Community School Corporation for a 20 year term with no rent required. All improvements to the property are at the expense of the North Dearborn Community Park. These improvements will be funded through grants, corporate sponsors and donations. The NDCP is a 501c3 non-profit organization.
BOARD
The North Dearborn Community Park is governed by a volunteer Park Board. The structure of the board includes a president, secretary and treasurer. The duties of the Park Board are fundraising, marketing, grant writing and raising community awareness.