Zionsville Parks & Recreation earns statewide leadership award

Submitted by Town of Zionsville

Zionsville Parks and Recreation received the 2026 Outstanding Medium Agency award from the Indiana Park and Recreation Association (IPRA). The department accepted the award Friday, Nov. 6, at the association’s Awards of Excellence luncheon in Fort Wayne.

“Zionsville’s parks and trails are a big part of what makes this community special, and our staff never take that responsibility lightly,” said Jarod Logsdon, superintendent of Parks and Recreation. “This honor from IPRA belongs to them, and to the residents, partners, and Town leaders who support our work. We’re grateful, and we’re more motivated than ever to keep raising the bar.”

This year, Zionsville Parks and Recreation opened the first phase of Carpenter Nature Preserve, giving visitors access to new trails, a nature playground, and an outdoor classroom. In September, the Town received the Community Green Project of the Year Award from Accelerate Indiana Municipalities (Aim) for the preserve. On Saturday, Nov. 14, the Town will reopen Lincoln Park in downtown Zionsville with accessible walkways, a new gazebo, and a fountain.

Stehr

“The award from IPRA confirms what we already knew,” Mayor John Stehr said. “Our team works hard, both behind the scenes and in public, to provide great public spaces and programming for our people. Congratulations to every member of our Parks Department on this well-deserved honor.”