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WELCOME TO MIDDLEFORK RESERVOIR!!

 

The Middlefork Reservoir Park is a 405-acre facility which hosts a 177-acre stream and spring-fed lake. Owned by the Indiana-American Water Company, the Reservoir provides 60% of the water supply to the City of Richmond. The Parks and Recreation Department manages the recreation facilities and maintains the park grounds. In addition to fishing and boating, the park also hosts indoor and outdoor picnic areas, various active and passive play areas, hiking trails, a new dog park, and an excellent setting for enjoying an afternoon in the sun. Stop by the Service Center for a quick sandwich and cold drink! Located on Sylvan Nook Drive, the Middlefork Reservoir is undoubtedly one of Richmond's best kept secrets.

 

RESERVOIR CLEAN-UP

Saturday May 2, 2009

8:00 a.m. to Noon with lunch provided. Please come out and help us keep our Reservoir clean.

 

 

Boat Rental Information

Rental boats are available during Service Center operational hours.

Row Boat Rental

1st Hour - $5.50
Additional Hours - $2.00

Improvement Fee - $1.00

Daily and Annual Launch Permits

Fishermen are welcome to launch their private boats at the Middlefork Reservoir. Permits are available on an annual or daily basis and can be purchased at the Service Center.

The Middlefork Reservoir is a "NO WAVE, NO WAKE" area and has a 6-horsepower maximum limit on boat motors.

Launch Permits

Resident.....................$40.00 + Improvement Fee

Non-Resident.............$50.00 + Improvement Fee

Improvement Fee..........$6.00

Daily .................................$5.00

Improvement Fee...........$1.00

Operational Schedule

April 1 - April 30.....7 a.m. - 6 p.m. CLOSED ON WEDNESDAYS

May 1 - August 31.....6 a.m. - 8 p.m.

September 1 - September 25....7 a.m. - 6 p.m. CLOSED ON WEDNESDAYS

Dock Rental Information

The Middlefork Reservoir has 64 dock slips for public rental. The slips are ideal for pontoons and sailboats. The docks are handicapped-accessible and have minimum-security lighting. All people renting docks are responsible for the security of their boats and possessions while at the facility. Dock reservations are accepted at the Administration Office in Glen Miller Park. In addition to general information, you must provide documentation of current boat registration.

Dock Rentals

Indiana Resident ........................... $325

Non Indiana Resident .....................$395

Senior Indiana Resident .................$265

Senior Non Indiana Resident .........$315

Dock Rental Improvement Fee......... $40

 

Storage
Resident Season (Summer)…………..$35
Non-Resident Season (Summer)……..$45

Resident Annual……………………...$60

Non-Resident Annual………………..$80

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Propbusters

The Propbuster Radio Control Airplane Group sponsors many community events at the Middlefork Reservoir. Come on out and watch what they can do.

April 1st April Fools Fun Fly

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hill's Bark Park

(Sponsored by Hill's Pet Nutrition and Wayne County Foundation)

 

 

*Coming Spring 2009 *

 

The expansion of the park is done and new equipment will be installed early spring. Come out to see the two new pieces of agility equipment, or grab a snack from the Reservoir Service Center and sit at one of the new picnic tables or benches while Skippy runs and plays!

 

We want to thank all those who sent in private donations! Your interest in the park and your devotion to our canine community is much appreciated. We also want send a special Thank You to Wayne County Foundation for all they have done to make this park a success!!

 

Richmond's first bark park for our four legged, canine friends and their owners to socialize in a fenced in, safe area. We invite you to come out and be a part of the canine community and feel safe knowing that your dog can run and play in a controlled environment. Most of all, please abide by the bark park rules so that everyone is safe.

Last Updated ( Friday, 30 January 2009 )