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
Scott Ray
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
Roger Barnhart
Maintenance
Jim Lowhorn
Maintenance
OUR BOARD
Dan Cartwright
Johnson County Commissioners Appointment
Appointed January 2025-December 2028
Dannette Morgan
Johnson County Circuit Court Appointment
Appointed January 2023-December 2026
Gary Cooper
Johnson County Circuit Court Appointment
Appointed August 2023-December 2025
Shalee Bradley
Purdue Extension Johnson County Representative
Appointed January 2025-December 2025
Mike Weaver
Johnson County Council Appointment
Appointed August 2023-December 2026
Appointed January 2025-December 2025
Penny Lee
Johnson County Council Appointment
Appointed January 2025-December 2028
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.
2025 Park Board Meeting Dates
January 2025 Board Minutes
February 2025 Meeting Minutes
March 2025 Meeting Minutes
April 2025 Meeting Minutes
May 2025 Meeting Minutes
