Sheets Family Park
Sheets Family Park has been carefully designed to enhance community and belonging among visitors. It aims to promote social cohesion, outdoor recreation, and physical and mental well-being for citizens of all ages.
The Sheets Family Park is a collaboration between the City of Angola and the YMCA of Steuben County, with support from numerous local entities. The Steuben County Community Foundation is leading the final stage of development for this public park.
$6 Million Goal
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Collaborators
Thank you to our partners who have worked collaboratively on this project.
Steuben County Community Foundation
YMCA of Steuben County
Steuben County, Indiana
City of Angola
Questions about Sheets Family Park?
Contact Carmyn Hottell at chottell@steubenfoundation.org or 260 665-6656.
Our Donors
Thank you to our generous donors who have supported this work.
Platinum Level
Gold Level
Anonymous Donors
City of Angola
Dekko Foundation
First Federal Savings Bank of Angola
Mr. Gary Stroh
Steuben County Community Foundation
Steuben County Government
Silver Level
Ardelle and Theresa Glaze Foundation
AWS Foundation
Cardinal IG
Keith Busse Automotive and Classic Art Foundation
Laughlin Family Fund
McComb Family Fund
Mr. David W. Benson
Mr. Gary Probst
Ryan, Carrie, Ethan, and Isaac Sanders
Steuben County Tourism Bureau
Summit Financial Group
Bronze Level
Angola Balloons Aloft
Anonymous Donors
David E. and Ellen M. Ballinger Fund
George O. Witwer Advised Fund
Gerald and Carole Miller Family Foundation
James and Theresa Hornbacher Advised Fund
Mayor Dave and Mrs. Patricia Martin
Margaret R. May
Mr. Chad and Mrs. Hope Korte
Monument Pizza
Mr. Adam and Mrs. Emily Miller
Mr. Andy and Mrs. Sarah Lewis
Mr. Dave and Mrs. Jennifer Danic
Mr. Don and Mrs. Michelle Talkington
Mr. Gregory and Mrs. Diane Sult
Mr. Gregory and Mrs. JoEllen Smith
Mr. James and Mrs. Christine Scott
Mr. James and Mrs. Jean Parsell
Mr. James and Mrs. Kathryn Zimmerman
Mr. Jerry and Mrs. Karen Brown
Mr. Kenneth Suchodolski
Mr. Matthew and Mrs. Claire Timmer
Mr. Mitch and Mrs. Claire Hall
Mr. Pete and Mrs. Sheryl Beck
Mr. Ron and Mrs. Karen Sanders
Mr. Tim Bischoff
Mr. Tony and Mrs. Beth Gay
Mrs. Carol Stroh
Mrs. Carmyn Hottell
Mrs. Kim Russell
Mrs. Sheri Beck
Rick & Brenda Shipe & Family
Sheets Family Donor Advised Fund
Cross-Sector Impact
The following cross-sector organizations have identified Sheets Family Park in their strategic plans and/or needs assessments.
Angola Parks & Recreation
The Angola Parks & Recreation Board and Department has prepared the following 5 Year Parks & Recreation Master Plan with input solicited throughout the year from the community and park users. This plan serves as a working document to help guide the department to fulfill the needs of Angola’s citizens. Learn more.
Cameron Memorial Community Hospital
Cameron Hospital recently worked with area leaders and the Indiana Rural Health Association to complete a study of area health needs. The IRS requires hospitals to conduct a community needs assessment and demonstrate responsiveness to the identified needs every three years to maintain tax-exempt status. We believe this assessment is a crucial part of serving our communities. Learn more.
Steuben Co. Economic Development Corp.
The Steuben County Economic Development Corporation’s 2020 Steuben County Final Housing Study assesses the needs of each demographic in the area. Learn more.
Poka-Bache Connector
The Poka-Bache Connector is an 81-mile-long State Visionary Trail connecting Pokagon State Park near Angola with Ouabache (pronounced Wabash) State Park near Bluffton. The trail will travel through four counties and seven cities and towns. The trail will connect over 121,000 people, 140 recreational areas, 10 libraries, and 50 schools within one mile of the trail. Learn more.
Steuben County Community Foundation Poverty Simulation
In October of 2023, SCCF facilitated its first Poverty Simulation. During this event, community leaders were placed into groups and given tasks to survive each “week” or round of the simulation. The purpose of this simulation is to bring awareness to the reality of our neighbors and join forces in creating a process for these individuals to succeed. Learn more.
Trine University
Trine University has received a grant of $17.2 million from Lilly Endowment Inc. through its College and Community Collaboration (CCC) initiative. This includes The Sheets Community Park to provide inclusive recreational spaces that encourage physical activity and social engagement for individuals of all ages and abilities. Learn More.
YMCA of Steuben County
From May–June 2017 the YMCA of Steuben County commissioned Y-USA to study the compelling needs of their community in order to inform their program expansion plans. An online survey instrument was distributed throughout the communities to best identify the top community needs in the areas of youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Learn More.