AREA AMENITIES
Living in Greencastle Offers a Wide Range of Amenities
DePauw University
Located in the center of Greencastle, the main campus features 36 major buildings on 175 acres of landscaped grounds. Several buildings, such as historic East College, built in 1877, are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Visitors and the community are welcome to visit and enjoy the facilities, speakers, arts programs, and NCAA Division III sporting events. See: www.depauw.edu
DePauw University – Cultural Highlights
For current calendar see: www.depauw.edu/arts/
During the academic year, the university brings a wide range of speakers and performers to campus. Past visitors have included Tony Blair, Mikhail Gorbachev, and Colin Powell. Performers have included the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and Yo-Yo Ma.
DePauw now has an “All Arts Pass” available for access to all on campus arts events.
School of Music
– Student Performances and Recitals
Theater Department – Plays and Performances
Art Department – Student Exhibits
Ubben Lecture Series – Global leaders on campus
Performing Arts Series – Leading performers on campus
Kelly Writer Series – Leading writers on campus
Film Studies Series – Topical films brought to campus
Green Center for the Performing Arts
Putnam County Museum
Since 2003, the Putnam County Museum has been bridging generations, connecting communities, and helping to preserve Putnam County’s past. Whether you are a lifelong resident of the area or a visitor to our community, you are cordially invited to visit us and learn more about Putnam County.
Putnam County Library
Located in Greencastle, this facility underwent a $2.5 million expansion project in 1995 and renovation of the children’s room more recently. The collection of 45,000 volumes and 175 periodicals is available at the library or through the bookmobile.
Putnam County Playhouse
Started in 1962, this summer stock, all volunteer organization, produces four plays each summer. Productions range from drama to comedy to musicals. Special programs are offered each summer for children.
Clover Meadows Golf Course
Eighteen hole, Par 72, 6,126 yard public course.
Old Hickory Golf Course
Eighteen hole, Par 72, 5,805 yard public course with a pro shop and “The Links” restaurant.
Tiger Pointe County Club
Nine hole, private, country club with clubhouse, pro shop, and banquet facilities. Open to the public on a limited schedule.
Robe Ann Park
A twenty-five acre City of Greencastle park featuring an Olympic size swimming pool with water slide and diving well, the Emerald Palace super playground, picnic areas, lighted ball diamond, and lighted tennis courts.
Big Walnut Sports Park
This 80 acre park is owned and operated jointly by the City of Greencastle and by a not-for-profit corporation. The park features ball diamonds, soccer fields, a loop trail, disc golf, and picnic areas. Several fields are lighted for evening use.
DePauw Nature Park
In September of 2003, DePauw University announced the acquisition of over 520 acres west of campus to develop a nature park. The property lies along Big Walnut Creek providing the opportunity for hiking, rock climbing, canoeing and a host of outdoor educational activities.
The park features 8.7 miles of trails, a welcome center, a field station, an amphitheater, and the Janet Prindle Institute for Ethics.
Jaycee Park
This twenty-two acre park features a fishing pond, picnic areas, and a shelter house. The park is owned by the City of Greencastle.
People Pathways
People Pathways is a network of 8.8 miles of dedicated trails and additional signed shared routes in and around Greencastle that also links to neighboring communities. Trial highlights include the Greencastle to Fillmore Trail, the Sports Park link from the east side of Greencastle to Big Walnut Sports Park, a loop trail at Big Walnut Sport Park and the Albin Pond Trail. Nearly $2 million has been committed for the development of this trail system to date.
Additional trails are under construction and being planned for the future. Linkages will be created with existing trail systems in Hendricks County and Clay County.
Lieber State Recreation Area – Cagles Mill Lake
Located in southern Putnam County, this eight-thousand acre state park features a 1,500 acre lake, campsites, swimming beach, swimming pool, and picnic areas. The park is accessible from SR 243 and US 231. Three other state parks and a state forest are within a forty minute drive of Putnam County.
Deer Creek Fish and Wildlife Area
In 2011, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources opened the new Deer Creek Fish and Wildlife area near Putnamville. This 2,000 acre park features excellent hunting, fishing, and hiking.
Area Lakes
Putnam County features several lakes available for recreational boating, swimming, and fishing. These lakes include Cataract, Cecil Hardin, Waveland, Edgewood, Glenn Flint, Heritage, and Van Bibber. Several of the lakes, such as Heritage Lake, offer a wide variety of waterfront home sites.
Motorsports
Putnam County features two race tracks including Lincoln Park Speedway for sprint cars and modifieds. The Putnam Park Road Course is open for private sports car and road course events. In Indianapolis, one can attend the Indianapolis 500 or the Brickyard 400.
Indianapolis
Less than one hour away, Indianapolis hosts a wide range of amenities including the arts, concerts, museums, sports, shopping, and theater. Highlights include the Indianapolis Symphony, the Indianapolis Art Museum, the Indianapolis Zoo, the Indiana State Museum, the NCAA Hall of Fame, the Children’s Museum, and Conner Prairie, a living history museum. Professional sports teams include the NFL Colts, NBA Pacers, WBA Fever, Indianapolis Indians baseball, and others.