REAL COLLEGE EXPERIENCES VINCENNES UNIVERSITY Contact Us Today! (812) 888-4313 vuadmit@vinu.edu vinu.edu WORLD OUTCOMES REAL feature amenities like full-size basketball courts, an indoor track, workout areas, and specialized spaces for activities. It will also include a large aquatics area. “Conceptually, we would like to embrace partnerships with the local hospital and medical services, whether it’s some type of health services or mental health services,” says Mayor Vonderheide. “There are a lot of things that could be offered in this centralized location.” Sports Tourism is another area of growth for the city, bringing in an influx of visitors to attend regional tournaments in Jasper’s top-notch facilities. “They support our tourism and our restaurants and our small businesses in town as they come in and play baseball or basketball,” Gunselman highlights. “Probably much like a lot of places, we could use some more capacity. And that’s one of the reasons that the Regional Wellness Center is so important, because it will serve as an additional space for sports tourism, which has become so popular here the past few years.” options as we try to meet the demand of people moving into the area.” PARKS, TRAILS, AND RECREATION Jasper’s commitment to quality of life is evident in its exceptional parks and trail systems. “We have a park in the center of town that used to be a golf course. It’s been converted into what we call the Parklands. We have a trail system and network of about two miles running through that,” portrays Mayor Vonderheide. “We have also been extending the Riverwalk, which was along the east side of the downtown area. We have beautiful, well-maintained, well-equipped parks. Our residents feel like that is a significant part of our identity, and our parks are well used for all age groups and abilities.” The city’s focus on health and wellness is further exemplified by the ongoing development of the Regional Wellness Center, which will support the recreational needs of Jasper and the surrounding area. The center, currently in the design phase, will 9 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 02 JASPER, IN
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