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Ella Morris and Muessel-Ellison Botanical Conservatories and Potawatomi Greenhouse
2015 Mishawaka Avenue
South Bend, IN 46615
574.235.9442
Web site: www.sbpark.org
The lush jungle feel of the Morris Conservatory with its large rubber trees, bamboo and citrus trees and the relaxing sound of the small waterfall surrounded by bougainvillea, bird of paradise and many other exotic plants found in the Muessel-Ellsion Conservatory invites visitors to explore nature’s beauty. The Potawatomi Greenhouse features eight growing houses that grow the flowers and plants for three seasonal flower shows and supply the conservatories and South Bend parks.
Hours: Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.; Saturday – Sunday: 11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
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Military Honor Park
4477 Progress Drive
(Main entrance of the South Bend Regional Airport)
South Bend, IN 46628
574.232.4300
Outdoor miltary park and indoor museum. Displays include airplanes, tanks, weaponry, uniforms, small artifacts, research library and gift shop.
Hours: Friday – Saturday (March – November): 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.;
Sunday: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Admission for Museum: Adults: $3.00; Children (ages 6 and under): Free
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Potato Creek State Park
25601 State Road 4
P.O. 908
North Liberty, IN 46554
574.656.8186
www.in.gov/dnr/parklake
Camping, cabins, fishing, boat rental, boat launch, beach, paved bike trail, hiking trails, mountain bike trail, bridle trails, horseman’s campground, nature center, interpretive naturalist programs, picnicking, shelters, recreation buildings, x-c ski trails, tubing hill, ice fishing. This 3,800 acre park abounds with diverse habitats and wildlife and has been designated as an Important Bird Area by the National Audubon Society and Birdlife International.
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Potawatomi Zoo
500 South Greenlawn Avenue
South Bend, IN 46615
574.235.9800
Web site: www.potawatomizoo.org
The oldest zoo in Indiana is home to more than 400 animals, specializing in large cats, primates, Australian animals and poison dart frogs. More than 23 acres of pleasing grounds, a zoo train and a full service concession stand and gift shop.
Hours: Spring – Fall: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Summer: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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Shiojiri Niwa Gardens
1000 East Mishawaka Avenue
Mishawaka, IN 46545
574.258.1664
Web site: www.mishawakacity.com/parksandrecreations.asp
A Japanese strolling garden located in Merrifield Park that symbolizes the Sister-City relationship between Mishawaka and Shiojiri City, Nagano Prefecture, Japan. It contains more than 20 different varieties of large plant material, over 200 large boulders, a donated statue and a teahouse pavilion.
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St. Joseph County Parks
574.277.4828
Web site: www.sjcparks.org
Picnic shelters, hiking trails, playgrounds, canoe rentals, x-c ski rentals/trails, interpretive programs. Bendix Woods County Park, Spicer Lake Nature Preserve, Ferrettie-Baugo Creek County Park, St. Patrick's County Park, Place Trail Marsh Natural Area. |
