Bristol

The Bristol Park Board oversees the development, operation and maintenance of the parks located within the town limits: Congdon Park, Cummins Park, Hermance Park and Memorial Park. The Board consists of 4 members, all Bristol residents, appointed by the Town Board for a 4-year term. The 2008 Board consists of President Richard Ransel, Secretary Amy White-Carmien and members Linda Powell and Gary Lowell.

A free summer program for children aged 6-12 at Hermance Park will run for six weeks this summer, with a two week hiatus in early July. Director Elizabeth Hausbach, who has been with the program for five years, and her assistant Adriana Largotte, expect between 12 and 25 children each day. Sponsored by the Bristol Parks Department, the program offers a variety of arts and crafts like making turtle statues, windsocks, and bead puzzles. There are also activities like musical chairs, water balloon chases and an presentation by 4H. After lunch, they take field trips to nearby spots, like the Elkhart County Historical Museum, the Library, and the Fire Station. Hours for the program are from 10am to 2pm - Monday through Friday. For more information, call 848-4464