Biking + Walking Trails

Maple City Greenway

The Maple City Greenway consists of a network of bicycle and pedestrian trails throughout Goshen. The trails connect homes, parks, schools, the library and the downtown area. Eleven of these trails are described below:

• Abshire Park Trail
  A crushed-stone surface, this trail connects Pumpkinvine Nature Trail along Rock Run Creek to Monroe Street.
  1.5 miles
• Central City Trail
  A brick-edged sidewalk linking Goshen College, the Goshen Library, Goshen High School, the Elkhart County Courthouse and the downtown area.
  2 miles
• Fidler Pond Walking/Biking Track
  A crushed-stone walking and biking track that follows the perimeter of Fidler Pond.
  1.5 miles
  
• Millrace Trail
  A crushed-stone walking and biking trail that follows the hydraulic canal and connects Shoup-Parsons Woods, Shanklin Park and downtown Goshen.
  2.75 miles
• Monroe Street Trail
  A paved surface that connects Goshen High School, Pumpkinvine Trail, and Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds.
  1 mile
• Plymouth Avenue Trail
  This paved trail connects Shanklin Park and Goshen Middle School via a bridge over the Elkhart River and continues to Hay Park and Greene Road.
  1.6 miles
• Pringle Park Walking Track
  A crushed-stone walking track that follows the perimeter of Pringle Park.
  1.5 miles
• Pumpkinvine Nature Trail
  The Pumpkinvine Nature Trail is a crushed-stone trail that runs along Rock Run Creek and Abshire Park, connecting the cities of Goshen, Middlebury and Shipshewana.
  15 miles
• Shoup-Parsons Woods Nature Trail
  A crushed-stone surface that features a self-guided nature study.
  .25 miles
• Wilden Avenue Trail
  This paved trail connects to the MapleHart Trail, Ox Bow County Park and the city of Elkhart.
  2.7 miles
• Winona Interurban Trail
  The Winona Interurban Trail, a paved trail, connects Goshen College with Greencroft Retirement Center, Bethany Christian School, and Waterford Elementary School.
  1 mile

Other Goshen Parks outdoor activities

College

Goshen College • 1700 South Main Street

Farm

Kercher’s Sunrise Orchard • 19498 CR 38
Kercher’s Sunrise Orchard – U-Pick Apples & Pumpkins • 19498 CR 38
Kercher’s Sunrise Orchard Fall Tours • 19498 CR 38

Farmers Market

Goshen Farmers Market • 212 West Washington Street

Golf

Black Squirrel Golf Course • 1017 Larimer Drive
Maplecrest Country Club (Private) • 611 Hackett Road

Motorsports

New Paris Speedway • 16806 CR 46

Museum

Goshen Historical Society Museum • 124 South Main Street

Parks

Defries Gardens, home of the Calendar Garden • 17477 CR 46
Fidler Pond Park • 1424 East Lincolnway
There are 23 Goshen City Parks • Goshen Parks and Recreation Department, Main office 607 West Plymouth Street
Tyler S. Joldersma Skateboard Park • Tyler S. Joldersma Skate Park Chicago Avenue

Retail

Discover Goshen’s Downtown Shopping District featuring a thriving cultural arts scene, beautiful historic architecture and intriguing places to eat and shop. A few highlights:

Better World Books • 215 South Main Street
Found • 208 South Main Street
Ignition Music Garage • 120 East Washington Street
Old Bag Factory • 1100 North Chicago Avenue
Ten Thousand Villages Goshen • 206 South Main Street
Woldruff’s Footwear & Apparel • 129 South Main Street

Tours

Goshen Theater Tour • 216 South Main Street
Heritage Trail Tour • Elkhart County Visitors Center, 219 Caravan Drive, Elkhart
Quilt Garden’s Tour • Pick up a map at the Goshen Chamber of Commerce, 234 South Main Street

Water Attractions

Elkhart River Canoe Trip • Shanklin Park 411 West Plymouth Avenue
Fidler Pond Canoe and Kayak Rentals • 1424 East Lincolnway
Shanklin Park Swimming Pool • 411 West Plymouth Avenue