Richland Township Park is an athletic facility that offers a large shelter house, basketball courts, baseball fields, as well as a new pickle ball court and playground! We have also added a walkway path from the parking lot on Chester Drive on through to the red baseball field. Richland Township leases the shelter house and basketball courts to Ellettsville Parks Department. The baseball fields are leased by Richland Bean Blossom Youth Sports (RBBYS). Richland Township also leases their old office building, 102 S. Park Street, to the Town of Ellettsville and the Street Department.
(*Update*) We have continued work in 2025 with Springpoint Architects to put together a full remodel of both the blue and red concession buildings along with each restroom. One restroom in the blue concession building has been remodeled into an ADA restroom. Side walks have been placed around both concession buildings for easier access. Other exciting updates around the red concession stand include a small shelter house for needed shade. A one way paved road has also been added by the red concession building to include ADA parking and additional parking for the red field. All of these updates were done by Boldin Construction Group along with other subcontracted companies. We are super excited for all of these updates to the park and we hope you are too!
Recently in 2024 we have worked with an architect from Springpoint Architects and Strauser Construction Co. to update the white restroom building by the yellow baseball field to accommodate small children and ADA requirements. We also had B-Tech technicians install locks to ensure the restrooms could be used while you enjoy the park areas. One exciting addition to these restrooms is the bottle-fill drinking fountain in the front of the building! We are continuing to work with Springpoint Architects to make more exciting updates to ensure safety, availability, comfort and enjoyment for our neighbors of the Richland Township.
Other things the Township has updated are the baseball concession stands by adding new roofs, new ceilings, LED lighting, and new painting. In addition to the concessions stands, the baseball dugouts have been upgraded, new bleachers, and concrete pads were installed for the bleachers on the yellow field. The Township worked with the Boy Scouts Troop 148 to upgrade the basketball courts with new backboards, rims, and paint. We are currently working with an architect to continue updating the concession buildings and bathrooms to ADA compliant. Construction has began on the white building restrooms next to the playground and large shelter building. The Township park is also planning to pave the roadway by the red and blue baseball field for more parking and added safety. We continue to make improvements to the park for the community. The trustee has also added many trees and vegetation to encourage wildlife into the park.
In 2017 Richland Township worked with Monroe County Soil and Water along with Eco Logic to restore the stream bank along side the baseball fields. The Township is currently working to fixed new erosion issues that were caused from the February 2019 flood.
In 2018 Richland Township converted the old Turtleback swimming pool into a parking area located on Chester Drive. The parking area was made to provide additional off street parking especially during baseball season and the Monroe County Fall Festival for the safety of children and parents.
Richland Township Parks are used every September to host the annual Monroe County Fall Festival.
If you would like to make suggestions for improvement or give feedback please call us at (812) 876-2000
