Kokomo is a welcoming community. In 2016, Kokomo’s Common Council enacted legislation that protects lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender citizens from various forms of discrimination. The local ordinance gives affected residents protections in the areas of housing, financial institutions, employment, labor organizations, public accommodations and education. The LGBT community has a strong presence in Kokomo,…
You don’t have to travel to a metro area to enjoy an afternoon at a museum. Here in Kokomo, we have three museums where you can learn about the community’s history and also the role Kokomo played in shaping our nation. Elwood Haynes Museum Tour the home of Elwood Haynes, a remarkable innovator. You’ll see…
Since 1894, Kokomo has been an automotive town. That year, Elwood Haynes made the first successful trial run of his “horseless carriage” on Pumpkinvine Pike, which is now Boulevard east of Indiana 931. And since that time, automotive manufacturing has played a major role in Kokomo’s economy. To put it in perspective, Kokomo Transmission Plant has…
Kokomo is home to not one but four dog parks! Located throughout the community, you’ll always be close to a park where your canine friend will have plenty of space to play and exercise. Dog park hours are dawn to dusk. Bon Air Dog Park, 700 E. Fischer St. Mehlig Dog Park, 1701 W. Carter…
Kokomo is a community founded on originality — from its unique name to its impressive technological history. Howard County was first occupied by Miami Indians. Settlers began to arrive in the early 1800s, including David Foster. Before long, Foster owned most of the land in the area and eventually donated 40 acres to develop a county…
Kokomo’s story is one of vision. When a major employer invested nearly $1.3 billion in Kokomo in 2011, we didn’t rest in the relief from the hardships of the recession. We used it as momentum and pushed forward with investments of our own. We began intensive downtown revitalization efforts: Traffic signals were replaced with decorative…
The Kokomo Howard County Public Library is about so much more than just books. The library’s three braches have Wi-Fi access, public computers, an array of programs and events, and all sorts of digital and physical materials. It is the first library in Indiana to create a Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom. Located at the Russiaville…
Kokomo loves to dance! That’s made clear by our community’s many dance instruction programs. The students at these program perform regularly at community events like First Friday and more. Dance Elite This dance group says no matter your age or experience, they have a class for you. It offers classes in ballet, tap, jazz, hip…
The Kokomo Symphony Orchestra has delivered world-class performances since 1972. For more than 40 seasons, the orchestra offers large, full symphony performances as well as some small chamber, more intimate concerts. Concerts often feature pop-culture references such as The Beatles, Harry Potter and more. The organization also offers youth programs. The Kokomo Symphony Youth Orchestra…
You can get your full-contact-sport fix right here in Kokomo by attending a home bout of the City of Fists Roller Derby Team. The all-female, Kokomo-based team also travels for several games throughout the year. For the uninitiated, the basics of derby are fairly simple. Each team fields five skaters at a time. Each team…