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Jefferson Park |
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 Jefferson Park is approximately 2.1 acres in size, located in the southeast portion of Bluffton off Townley and Bennett Streets. Facilities include a playground, the T-Ball diamond, the Junior League baseball diamond, a batting cage, a press box and a concession stand/restrooms building. The Junior League is for 10 and 11 year-olds in the boys’ program, although at times there has been a girl participant. T-Ball is for ages 6, 7 and 8, boys and girls.
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Kehoe Park |
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 Kehoe Park is about 2 acres in size and located in the central part of Bluffton along the Wabash River, just west of the Ind. 1N-Ind. 124 juncture. Facilities include a lighted amphitheater (outdoor theatre), a pavilion (gazebo) with picnic tables and a restrooms building. This is the site of the summer concert series under the creative Arts Center leadership.
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Lions Park |
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Lions Park is approximately 5.5 acres in the west central part of Bluffton, off Midway and Washington Streets, Facilities include playground, a pavilion with picnic tables and grill, a mini-soccer field, 2 lighted basketball courts, 3 lighted tennis courts, 2 restroom facilities, a maintenance office building with storage, a T-Ball diamond, a lighted softball diamond and a concession stand. Also, there is a fenced-in, paved area designated as a skateboarding, rollerblading and rollerskating area across Cherry Street on Midway Street. Church, Men’s and Co-ed Softball Leagues use the softball field at Lions Park, which used to be Wilson Field through the years that it was the football field for the high school. T-Ball League (ages 6, 7 and 8, boys and girls) use the T-Ball diamond.
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Bluffton City Dog Park
Bluffton residents may now apply to gain entry to The Bluffton Dog Park, located at the former tennis courts in Lions Park at the intersection of Midway and West Cherry Street. The registration forms are available at City Clerk Treasurer's Office or can be downloaded. Annual fee of $5.
Dog Park Rules
Dog Park Registration
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River Greenway Trail Corridor |
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 Rivergreenway Trail Corridor is a paved walking and bicycling trail starting at the east end of East Wabash Street, in the heart of Bluffton, and then running southeast on the banks of the Wabash River on River Road to the White Bridge, a distance of 2 1/4 miles. The state has extended the trail eastward from the bridge, connecting it into Ouabache State Park, where it links into an extensive park trail. The total trail from Bluffton to and through much of the state park is close to 5 miles. Future plans are to continue the Rivergreenway Trail westward to Markle. Rivergreenway Trail features include a boating access site in the east end of the trail near the White Bridge, a replica historic covered bridge and designated parking lots along the trail. No horses or motorized vehicles are allowed on the trail.
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Rotary Park |
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Rotary Park is between 1 and 2 acres in size. This park is part of the Rivergreenway Trail corridor off the River Road along the Wabash River in the east part of Bluffton. Facilities include a pavilion with picnic tables, a paved parking lot and access to the Rivergreenway Trail.
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Roush Park |
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Roush Park is about 8 acres in size and located in the southwest part of Bluffton, off the Indiana Street-Clark Avenue intersection. Facilities include playground equipment, 2 lighted baseball diamonds, 2 lighted softball diamonds, picnic areas, 2 pavilions (a small one with picnic tables and a larger one used for roller hockey), restroom facilities, a storage building. press boxes at the ball diamonds, batting cages, concession stand and 2 basketball courts. The Farm League (9 and 10-year-old boys) and Teen League (13 and 14-year-old boys) use the two baseball diamonds. Junior Girls League (ages 9-12) and Senior Girls League (ages 13-16) use the two softball diamonds. There is also a Women’s Slow-Pitch League for 18 years and above.
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Veterans Memorial Park |
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 Veterans Memorial Park is in the southeast part of Bluffton at the corner of Main and Arnold Streets. This park features memorial gardens, walkways, a gazebo and park benches. It is the scene of official tributes to those who have served in the nation’s defense.
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Wabash River Park |
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Wabash River Park is located at the beginning (west end) of the Rivergreenway Trail Corridor and is about 1/2-acre in size. Facilities included are picnic tables, benches and a gazebo.
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Washington Park |
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 Washington Park is approximately 2.6 acres in size in the southeast part of Bluffton, off Ohio, Mulberry, Arnold and Bennett Streets. Facilities include playground equipment, 2 8-foot basketball goals and 2 lighted 10-foot basketball goals; restroom facilities; 2 lighted pavilions with picnic tables (one enclosed pavilion and one open, both are available for rentals), a volleyball grass court, 2 shuffleboard courts, and picnic areas with grills. Also, there are 3 lighted tennis courts across Mulberry Street from Washington Park.
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Pickett's Run Park |
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 Pickett's Run is located on E. Washington St. near the intersection of Wayne St and River Road. The name of this property comes from the stream that once ran through this park site. This is the former location of 17 homes that were damaged in the July 2003 flood and had to be destroyed. Phase 1 of the park is complete which includes paved paths, picnic tables, benches, wood carvings and a historical marker. Located across the street at the corner of E. Washington & Bennett St. is the new splash pad spray park made possible by the generosity of the Wells County Foundation in honor of the 50th Anniversary. The splash pad is open May - Sept, 10am-9pm, daily depending on the weather. It is self-facilitated and there are no restrooms or changing facilities at this time. There is no cost to enjoy though!
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Lancaster Park
 200 East Jackson Street; located on the north side of Bluffton off of State Road 1 and includes approximately 17.5 acres. (Former Lancaster School property)
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All pavilion rentals are made at the City Clerk Treasurer’s Office in City Hall. Rentals are to be paid when reserving and liability waivers signed.
Facility Rental Agreement (PDF)
Kehoe Park (400 South Main Street)
Stage Rental
Non Profit, 5 hours or less $290; more than 5 hours a day $515
For Profit, 5 hours or less $400; more than 5 hours a day $615
Deposit of $110 is required along with a 1 million dollar liability insurance listing the City of Bluffton as an insured.
Checks for Kehoe Stage Rental, schedule rentals and make payments at the City Clerk Treasurer's office.
Gazebo Rental - $45 per day (free with stage rental)
Washington Park (Corner of Bennett and Ohio Streets)
Pavilion Rental – Inside $60 per day and outside is $45 per day
Lion's Park (Corner of Cherry & Midway Streets)
Pavilion Rental - $35 per day
Roush Park (Corner of Indiana & Silver Streets)
Pavilion Rental - $40 per day
Rotary Park (Along River Greenway)
Pavilion Rental -$30 per day
Wabash River (Corner of Scott & Wabash Streets)
Pavilion Rental - $35 per day
Wells Community Park (310 West Spring Street)
Pavilion Rental - $40 per day or free with Pool Rental
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