An ideal spot for a family reunion, or a quiet picnic with the kids. Expect to find a festival of some kind on most weekends. 11,500 acres makes this the largest nature preserve in the Midwest. Enjoy canoeing, fishing, hunting, birdwatching, camping and many other outdoor activities available at the preserve. One of Indiana's most popular parks, Pokagon is built around two large natural lakes, making recreational opportunities as varied as those who seek them.
Trails host hikers in the summer and skiiers in the winter.
Don't miss the Midwest's longest refrigerated toboggan run. An authentic Japanese stone lantern, centerpiece for this beautiful Japanese Garden, was a gift from the city of Shiojiri, Japan to the city of Mishawaka. Designed by world-renowned landscape architect Shiojo Kanakoa, this immaculate garden houses over 200 large boulders and a tea house pavilion.