Things to Do in Grant County

Beautiful rolling golf course with irrigated, tree lined fairways. Water comes into play on six holes. A golfing challenge from beginning to single handicappers. Golf outings welcome with picnic area available. Our courteous and friendly staff will greet you in our fully stocked pro shop.

Open all year; provides access to the Mississinewa River.  Relax and enjoy scenic canoeing along the river.

Enjoy biking, hiking, or jogging along 7.5 mile portion of the Cardinal Greenway rail-trail project in Grant County. Major trailheads with parking are located in Marion behind Westwood Square on Miller Avenue between 2nd and 6th Streets, at Hogin Park at Valley Avenue and 14th Street, and in Jonesboro/Gas City at the intersection of SR 22/35 and Water Street, just east of SR 15. No motorized vehicles allowed on trail.

The 181-foot covered timbered bridge, built in 1877 and restored in 1999, spans the Mississinewa River at Matthews and is the last remaining covered bridge in Grant County. It was swept from its abutments by the great 1913 flood, and floated a quarter mile downstream. It was later returned to its abutments by horses. The bridge is the site of an annual festival on the weekend after Labor Day.

Limited public access golf course.  The Elks is a private equity facility golf course with a ‘Accompanied By Member’ guest policy.   The Elks is a fun 18 hole regulation course located at the Marion Elks Country Club facility in Marion, IN. From the longest tees it presents 6,377 yards of golf for a par of 72. The course was designed by Bill Biddel and opened in 1962.  The course rating is 70.8 with a slope rating of 123.  

Open to all adventurous spirits!  Bring your board and your friends.  Easily accessible from the Cardinal Greenway trail, and close to the Splash House at Junction Park.

Open May-November. The Gas City Park features shelter houses, ball diamonds, tennis courts, a swimming pool, playgrounds and fishing for kids. Festivals held here include Old Fashion 4th of July, Ducktail Run in September, and a Christmas light display each December. Also the site of the Gas City Concerts in the Park summer series.

Park includes a 2,900 sq. ft. community building, band shell, outdoor pool, pond, playground and petting zoo

Open year round. Conveniently located just off of State Road 18. 30 Sites with water and electricity. Shady pull through sites. Quiet and relaxing campground featuring in-ground swimming pool, fish pond, horseshoe pitch, large campfire pit, firewood, shuffleboard courts, and dump stations.

Open April 1-November 1. 103 sites with water & electricity, 47 primitive sites. Enjoy fishing, swimming, six-acre lake, pedal boats, kayaks, pontoons, camp store, two playgrounds, sand volleyball, horseshoe pits, and recreation hall with arcade. Featuring RV repair shop and RV store.

Take a road trip along Northeast Indiana’s I-69 to discover your next golf getaway!  Six beautiful courses along the trail offer outstanding Stay-and-Play packages.  Make a weekend of it and take in 18 – or 36 – or even 72 fabulous holes of golf!  Your next road trip awaits!