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Walkerton was named by an Indiana University report as one of Indiana's ten fastest growing towns in the period from 1990 to 1994, growing by 44.6%.
Walkerton is close to many leisure-time activities, with Potato Creek State Park and Worster Lake, Koontz Lake, Fish Lake, and three golf courses all just a few minutes away. All three lakes are excellent for boating and fishing, and Worster Lake also has a swimming beach.
The Walkerton Park and Recreation Department offers many youth and adult programs. The John Glenn School Corporation and the Oregon-Davis School Corporation also offer recreational facilities in addition to their educational programs. Each year, the Walkerton Parks Department sponsors one of Northern Indiana's largest fireworks display for Independence Day.
Walkerton has a paid police force, volunteer fire department, and ambulance service to South Bend, LaPorte, or Plymouth where hospitals are located.
It owns its municipal electric and water distribution system with adequate supply to serve any needs. Five people constitute the police and fire radio control center on a 24-hour-a-day basis.
Garbage and rubbish collection is provided by the local government. Embarq Telephone, provides direct dial service and cable television is available.
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Walkerton demonstrates great community spirit as evidenced in this list of organizations which actively serve the area:
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