Today’s stop on our Tour of Vigo County Parks is… Bicentennial Park which includes Dewey Point and the Wabashiki Trail! In 2009 we partnered with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources to purchase over 800 acres of Wabash River bottomland to create part of the 3600-acre Wabashiki Fish and Wildlife Area. The purchase of this land was to provide recreational opportunities for the citizens of Vigo County and to preserve natural wetland habitat for native and migratory wildlife. In the spring visitors can kayak at Dewey Point from the kayak launch, especially at events like our Earth Day celebration. Year-round you can hike or bike on the Wabashiki trial as the property offers beautiful scenery and wildlife viewing opportunities. The Wabashiki Trail is a favorite for our Black Friday ride after Thanksgiving and Christmas lights ride! We are continuing to develop this beautiful park and look forward to sharing future projects with you all.
