Kendallville: Discover lakes, parks and history

Kendallville offers several different ways to shape your stay: At Bixler Lake Park, the lake, trails and beaches take center stage, while Sunset Park combines open space with a large playground. There are also sports facilities and historic traces in the downtown area. When choosing a vacation rental, consider whether you would rather spend time by the water, be active outdoors or focus on culture during your trip.

Lake and trails at Bixler Lake Park

Bixler Lake Park covers more than 530 acres, including the lake. The lake itself covers 117 acres and offers opportunities for recreation and education. You can explore on foot along a walking trail or nature trail, or from the water. This lets you choose according to your interests: If you enjoy walking, there is an option on land; if you want to focus on the water, you can explore the park from the lake.

Bixler Lake Park also has two beaches for swimming. The lake, trails and beaches offer several possible ways to enjoy your visit, without requiring you to choose just one kind of activity. For planning your trip, the main question is which of these options you would like to enjoy and how much of your vacation you want to spend by the water and outdoors.

Open space, playground and sports

Sunset Park offers 32 acres of open space and is home to the largest playground in Noble County. If you would like to make a playground part of an outing, this is a specific place to visit. The size of the open space and the playground’s regional distinction are two separate points of interest: The park offers room to enjoy the outdoors, while the playground gives families with children a reason to visit in its own right.

Guests looking for sports activities can check out the Kendallville Outdoor Recreation Complex. It has four irrigated and lighted baseball and softball fields that meet professional standards, as well as a skatepark. The complex hosts tournaments and events on weekends throughout the year. These facilities suit a more active stay, while the parks and lake offer other ways to spend time outdoors.

Time by the water and swimming, playground visits, sports and historic sights all offer different ways to shape your stay.

Historic downtown and Main Street

Downtown Kendallville was designated a Historic District by the National Register of Historic Places in December 2003. Along Main Street in the historic downtown area, historic markers identify notable buildings. If you are interested in history and architecture, these markers can inspire you to focus on the buildings and the story of downtown.

A walking tour along the Main Street corridor offers another cultural focus: The Humanities project team of Historic Downtown Kendallville identified 21 people and six architectural sites for the tour. The concept includes both people and buildings. It offers a different way to experience Kendallville than the lakeside recreation and sports facilities, and can be a reason in its own right to give the historic downtown area your attention when planning your trip.

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For the broader travel overview: Noble County.