Congdon Park, Bristol, Indiana

Congdon: Bristol's Family/Events Park -
and was the third Town park acquired by Bristol in 1987.

The Park was named for Earl Congdon, whose family for three generations owned the Congdon Drug Store in Bristol.

The Park was originally planned to host the Bristol Homecoming, one of the oldest continuing festivals in Indiana. Begun in about 1883, it was originally a Harvest Celebration, held in the fall. In later years, it was held in July, but was changed to June in 2003, and moved to an Earthway Drive location in June, 2004. Many hope to see it return to the downtown area. The Bristol Storytellers Festival is held in the Park each September, and a family movie night and gospel song festivals are scheduled this summer.

Congdon Park Bristol, Indiana

Congdon Park is located on the north bank of the St. Joseph River along S.R. 15 (North Division Street) directly northeast of the bridge and is a 4 acre plot, part meadow and part woodland.

The wooden gazebo houses events such as weddings, parties and reunions and will hold up to approximately 40-50 people. Park benches, picnic tables and one grill are located in the park. There is playground equipment available for older children. A wooden fishing platform is located at the south end of the park and a paved walking path encircles the park.

There are two accesses to the park, one is the wooden staircase at the south end of the park, and the other is via the paved parking area at the north end of the park where there are two handicapped spaces.

For Gazebo rental information, call 574-848-7007. No reservations are required to use the other park facilities. Consult the Events page and the Calendar Page for upcoming Park activities.