SERVING A MISSION
TO ENRICH, PRESERVE, CONSERVE
Johnson County Parks and Recreation Department will develop, operate, and maintain parks that enrich the quality of life for residents and visitors alike, and preserve green space for future generations.
We strive to achieve this through:
- Providing unique community-oriented recreation opportunities.
- Providing educational programming and events.
- Encouraging interaction with the outdoors, while promoting conservation and stewardship.
QUESTIONS
812.526.6809
master plan
To view the current Johnson County Parks and Recreation Master Plan click the link below.
OUR TEAM
Kevin Leonard
Superintendent
Email: kleonard@co.johnson.in.us
Office: 812-526-6809 ext. 102
Cell: 317-832-2681
Gwen Rainwater
Office Manager
Email: grainwater@co.johnson.in.us
Office: 812-526-6809 ext. 103
Tyler Parson
Maintenance
Brad Wiser
Assistant Superintendent
Email: bwiser@co.johnson.in.us
Office: 812-526-6809 ext. 107
Cell: 317-847-4832
Codi Cline
Administrative Assistant
Email: jocopark@co.johnson.in.us
Gary Turner
Maintenance
Roger Barnhart
Maintenance
Christy Howe
Recreation Director
Email: chowe@co.johnson.in.us
Office: 812-526-6809 ext. 104
Cell: 317-832-0858
Dave Shepherd
Maintenance Supervisor
Email: dshepherd@co.johnson.in.us
Cell: 317-847-9686
Jim Lowhorn
Maintenance
OUR BOARD
Dan Cartwright
Johnson County Commissioners Appointment
Term: January 2026-December 2029
Scott Jamieson
County Commissioners Appointment
Term: January 2026-December 2027
Jeri Thompson
County Council Appointment
Term: January 2026-December 2029
Penny Lee
County Council Appointment
Term: January 2026-December 2027
Gary Cooper
County Sheriff Appointment
Term: January 2026-December 2026
John Young
Park Board Attorney
MEETINGS
Park Board Meetings are typically held at 6 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month. Meetings take place at the Park Office Conference Room, 3060 East North Street Nineveh, IN 46164.
*Please note, that all public meeting dates are subject to change, with public notice given 48 hours in advance per the Indiana Open Door Law. Please check with the park office for any updates.
2026 Park Board Meeting Dates
January 2025 Board Minutes
February 2025 Meeting Minutes
March 2025 Meeting Minutes
April 2025 Meeting Minutes
May 2025 Meeting Minutes
June 2025 Meeting Minutes
July 2025 Meeting Minutes
August 2025 Meeting Minutes
September 2025 Meeting Minutes
October 2025 Meeting Minutes
November 2025 Meeting Minutes
