Goshen in Elkhart County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Shanklin Park
Millrace Canal Trail
Photographed By Duane Hall, September 25, 2013
1. Shanklin Park Marker
Established in 1958, Shanklin Park was named after respected Goshen High School English teacher, Merle Shanklin. Formerly serving as the site of Goshen's landfill, the park has grown into the city's largest and most popular park. Located within the floodplain of the Elkhart River between the river and the Millrace Canal, the 90 acre park contains a diverse mixture of open areas, wetlands, and wet woodlands.
As the centerpiece of the Goshen parks system, Shanklin Park provides a wide variety of recreational opportunities for the community. Shanklin Pool, opened in 1969, has three pools and two diving boards. Shrock Memorial Pavilion is used by the community for a variety of group events. There are also three softball diamonds, a basketball court, a playground, nature trails, and Shanklin Pond.
Erected by Goshen Parks and Recreation Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Parks & Recreational Areas • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1958.
Location. 41° 34.543′ N, 85° 50.179′ W. Marker is in Goshen, Indiana, in Elkhart County. Marker can be reached from W. Plymouth Avenue west of S. 3rd Street, on the right when traveling west. Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Madison Street School and Chandler School (approx. half a mile away); The Old Stone Bridge (approx. half a mile away); Howard W. Hawks (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Old Goshen High School (approx. 0.6 miles away); Millrace Hydraulic Canal - Hawks Electric Company (approx. 0.6 miles away); Goshen World War I Memorial (approx. 0.7 miles away); Goshen’s Carnegie Library (approx. 0.7 miles away); The Historic Goshen Police Booth (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Goshen.
Photographed By Duane Hall, September 25, 2013
2. Shanklin Park Marker near the Millrace Canal Trail
Photographed By Duane Hall, September 25, 2013
3. Softball Field in Shanklin Park
Credits. This page was last revised on August 30, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 26, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 674 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 26, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.
