City Parks & Recreation
Batesville Parks and Recreation has several different facilities for its citizens. These include the Batesville Municipal Golf Course, Riverside and Kennedy Parks, Fitzhugh Ball Parks and Pool, and the North Complex Ball Parks and Pool. We hope this page will be informative for you. If you have any questions, you may contact our Parks Supervisor Randy Palmer at 870-698-2431.
For upcoming Park events, visit our Events Calendar.
The Batesville Municipal Golf Course is a beautiful 9 hole course with 2 different tee boxes for an 18 hole effect. Located at 1850 Chaney Drive the course has paved cart paths, a practice putting green, a fully equipped Pro Shop and Snack Bar, and cart and club rentals. Pro Shop hours are 7:00 a.m. until dark, Monday - Sunday. Below is a list of fees:
Annual Green Fee - Family - $225.00
Annual Green Fee - Single - $155.00
Annual Green Fee - Senior (65 & Over) - $139.50
Annual Green Fee - Student (18 & under) - $30.00
Daily Green Fee - Weekdays - $8.00
Daily Green Fee - Weekends & Holidays - $10.00
Annual Cart Stall Rental (Gas Cart) - $75.00
Annual Cart Stall Rental (Electric Cart)- $105.00
Annual Trail Fee - $40.00
Daily Trail Fee - $1.00
Riding Cart Rental - $15.00
Pull Cart Rental - $1.00
Golf Club Rental - $6.00
2008 Golf Tournament Schedule
Riverside & Kennedy Parks are located on both sides of the beautiful White River. Riverside Park has playground equipment, a basketball court, sand volleyball court, horseshoe pitching, 5 pavilions with picnic tables, and bathroom facilities. We have recently completed a walkingbike trail along the riverbank. Pavilions may be reserved for parties, reunions, etc. by paying a $5.00 deposit for a reserved sign at the Pro Shop at 1850 Chaney Drive. Your deposit will be refunded upon the return of the reserved sign. Kennedy Park located on the Southside of the river has a picnic area with a pavilion, bathroom facilities and the Mark House Memorial Boat Ramp.
The Batesville Riverwalk was a 12 mile Walking Bike trail that follows the banks of the beautiful White River. There are two Overlooks at the beginning and end of the trail that give spectacular views of the river. The trail is lighted for night walking. This addition to Riverside Park is a great asset to our parks system.
Batesville has two public swimming pools. Fitzhugh Pool is located at 1990 Harrison Street and the North Complex Pool is located at 3075 E. Main Street. Both pools are staffed with certified lifeguards. Both pools are planned to be opened May 24. Below are the pool hours and fees.
*** PLEASE NOTE THAT THE POOLS HAVE NEW PHONE NUMBERS.
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Fitzhugh Pool - 698-2463 North Complex Pool - 698-2464
Fitzhugh Pool Hours:
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**North Complex pool will be closed periodically to the public to hold ICYAA Swim Meets.
Fees:
Daily Admission - $ 3.00
Summer Pass - Single - $50.00
Summer Pass - Family - $85.00
Family Morning Swim - $5.00
Pool Rental - $60.00
For more information regarding the pools, to reserve a pool for a swim party, or for swim or lifeguard lessons, Batesville City Hall 870-698-2400.
The City's Ball Parks are under the direction of the Independence County Youth Athletics Association and Independence County Softball Association. Fizthugh Park has ICYAA leagues for T-Ball boys and girls 5 and 6 year-olds, Cal Ripkin pitching machine 7 and 8 year-olds, Cal Ripkin Minor League 9 and 10 year-olds and Cal Ripkin Major league 11-12 year-olds. The North Complex hosts ICYAA's Babe Ruth League 13,14 and 15 year-olds and Girls Softball 8 - 18 year-olds, age appropriate soccer leagues, and the Torpedos Swim Club. American Legion Baseball, High School Baseball, and adult softball fields are also located at the North Complex. For more information on ICYAA programs call Mr. James Smith at 870-698-0745 or 870-793-3151.
For information on ISA programs call Mr. Sam McBride at 870-612-8494.