Local Attractions
Warren Township is home to several local parks and natural spaces that offer residents and visitors a chance to engage with the outdoors. Among the notable parks is the Chain-O-Lakes Park, which is renowned for its picturesque setting and recreational opportunities, including fishing, boating, and hiking trails. This park is part of a larger network of lakes in the area, which also includes Bass Lake and Mud Lake, providing ample water-based activities. The township’s natural beauty is complemented by its commitment to preserving green spaces, making it an attractive destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
In addition to its parks, Warren Township features historical cemeteries and other locations of interest that reflect its rich heritage. Lydick Cemetery is a well-known local burial ground that serves as a testament to the township’s history and its early settlers. Another notable site is the Crumstown Conservation Club, which plays a significant role in the community by promoting conservation efforts and providing a venue for various social and educational events. These cemeteries and local points of interest contribute to the township’s unique character and offer a glimpse into the area’s historical and cultural fabric.
Parks and Nature Preserves
Warren Township Park
Warren Township Park is a vibrant community hub that offers a variety of recreational amenities. The park is well-known for its thriving Little League program, featuring Leatherman Field’s three Little League diamonds, providing young athletes with a dedicated space to practice and compete. Visitors can also enjoy several pavilions perfect for family gatherings, picnics, and community events. Sports enthusiasts have access to tennis courts and a basketball court, catering to different athletic preferences. The park features expansive open spaces that are ideal for casual strolls, outdoor activities, and relaxation. Additionally, it is equipped with modern playground equipment, ensuring that children have a safe and enjoyable place to play. This combination of facilities makes Warren Township Park a beloved destination for residents and visitors alike.
Chain O’ Lakes State Park
Chain O’Lakes State Park is a picturesque haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Known for its unique network of nine interconnected lakes, the park offers a myriad of recreational activities. Visitors can enjoy camping, kayaking, canoeing, and paddle boating, exploring the serene waters that wind through scenic woodlands and wetlands. The park also features well-maintained hiking trails that vary in difficulty, making it accessible for all ages and skill levels. Birdwatchers and nature photographers will find ample opportunities to capture the park’s diverse wildlife and beautiful wildflowers. With its combination of aquatic adventures and land-based activities, Chain O’Lakes State Park is a treasured destination for those seeking a natural retreat.
Lydick Bog
Lydick Bog is a designated Indiana state nature preserve dedicated to conserving one of the state’s few remaining sphagnum bog habitats. This unique ecosystem supports a diverse array of plant species typically found in bogs, such as winterberry, tamarack, large cranberry, and carnivorous plants like round-leaved sundew and pitcher plants. The preserve also encompasses various wetland types, including marshlands, a substantial riparian corridor, and kettle hole wetlands—glacier-formed depressions that collect water from the surrounding hills.
The wooded areas of Lydick Bog feature glacial rocks and host a mix of maple-and-oak forests and savannas dominated by oaks and hickories. Spring and summer months bring a vibrant display of wildflowers that continually changes throughout the seasons. The preserve serves as a sanctuary for amphibians, reptiles, and a diverse range of bird species, making it a haven for wildlife enthusiasts and conservationists alike.
Cemeteries
St. Joseph Cemetery
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Commuity Orginizations
Lydick Lions Club
The Lydick Lions Club is part of the largest service organization in the world. We are friends, family, and neighbors who are making a difference in our community. We are more than 1.4 million men and women in over 200 countries around the world who believe that kindness matters.
The Lydick Lions Club has been a steadfast part of Warren Twp. since it was chartered in 1958.
The Lions Motto, ‘WE SERVE’ says it all. The Lydick Lions Club proudly supports the following programs in our community:
- Lydick United Methodist Church Food Pantry
- Dictionary Project for 3rd Graders
- Reins of Life
- Eyeglasses & Hearing Aids Recycled
- Eyeglass Assistance
- Operation KidSight – Sight Screening for ages 18 months to 5 years of age
- Old Cell Phones Recycled
- Little Free Libraries
- Warren Twp. Little League
The Lydick Lions support our State Projects Yearly:
- Lions Cancer Control Fund
- Lions Eye Bank
- Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired
- Lions Leader Dog Program
- Lions Speech and Hearing
Message us on Facebook at Lydick Lions Club
For more information:
call President Wendy Yuhasz at 574-292-1846
Or Email at mt_wendy7402@att.net
Reins of Life
Reins of Life (ROL) was incorporated as a non-profit organization in 1978. Reins provided 32 hours of therapeutic riding lessons for 16 riders that year. Lessons were held in the backyards of friends of ROL. From 1978 to 1991, Reins used borrowed arenas, equipment, and tack to provide services to individuals with disabilities in St. Joseph County, Indiana. In 1991, the organization found a permanent home when Nancy and Lloyd Taylor donated 20 acres of their land on Quince Road, near Lydick, in Warren Twp.
Reins of Life now serves over 450 people a month between the South Bend ROL Center and the Michigan City ROL Center. ROL offers programming to residents of 11 counties in Indiana and Michigan.
The South Bend Center is located at 55200 Quince Rd., South Bend, IN 46619
P: 574-232-0853 F: 574-232-1104
Reins of Life in South Bend is expanding its facilities to continue its mission of therapeutic riding programs. Programs include learning to ride horseback and care for horses, integrated classroom work, driving programs, vaulting programs, and teaching life skills. Coming with the expansion, Reins of Life will be able to offer, Sensory classroom work, occupational therapy classes, and much more! Volunteers are always needed and welcome.
