Bohnert Park

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Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Bohnert Park is a beautiful outdoor recreation area located in Elkhart, Indiana.


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Summary

It is a popular destination for families, outdoor enthusiasts, and nature lovers. The park features several hiking trails, picnic areas, a playground, and a dog park.

One of the main attractions of Bohnert Park is its extensive trail system. The park has over 2 miles of trails that wind through the woods and around the lake. The trails are suitable for hikers, bikers, and runners of all skill levels.

Another popular feature of Bohnert Park is its fishing lake. The lake is stocked with a variety of fish and is a great spot for anglers of all ages. Visitors can also rent paddleboats and kayaks to explore the lake from a different perspective.

In addition to outdoor recreation, Bohnert Park is also home to several events and festivals throughout the year. These include the annual Elkhart Jazz Festival, the Elkhart County 4-H Fair, and the Elkhart County Fairgrounds.

Visitors to Bohnert Park can also learn about the local history and culture through the park's interpretive displays and educational programs. The park is rich in Native American history and was once home to the Miami tribe.

The best time of year to visit Bohnert Park is in the summer months when the weather is warm and the park is in full bloom. However, the park is open year-round and offers different activities and events depending on the season.

       

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Park & Land Designation Reference

National Park
Large protected natural areas managed by the federal government to preserve significant landscapes, ecosystems, and cultural resources; recreation is allowed but conservation is the priority.
State Park
Public natural or recreational areas managed by a state government, typically smaller than national parks and focused on regional natural features, recreation, and education.
Local Park
Community-level parks managed by cities or counties, emphasizing recreation, playgrounds, sports, and green space close to populated areas.
Wilderness Area
The highest level of land protection in the U.S.; designated areas where nature is left essentially untouched, with no roads, structures, or motorized access permitted.
National Recreation Area
Areas set aside primarily for outdoor recreation (boating, hiking, fishing), often around reservoirs, rivers, or scenic landscapes; may allow more development.
National Conservation Area (BLM)
BLM-managed areas with special ecological, cultural, or scientific value; more protection than typical BLM land but less strict than Wilderness Areas.
State Forest
State-managed forests focused on habitat, watershed, recreation, and sustainable timber harvest.
National Forest
Federally managed lands focused on multiple use—recreation, wildlife habitat, watershed protection, and resource extraction (like timber)—unlike the stricter protections of national parks.
Wilderness
A protected area set aside to conserve specific resources—such as wildlife, habitats, or scientific features—with regulations varying widely depending on the managing agency and purpose.
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Land
Vast federal lands managed for mixed use—recreation, grazing, mining, conservation—with fewer restrictions than national parks or forests.
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