The growing community of Elwood City is characterized as a small town with high spirits and abundant local resources. Area youth receive a quality education in Elwood Community Schools. Post-secondary education is available close to home in Anderson for students of all ages. Hometown pride is evident throughout Elwood's beautiful neighborhoods as well as in the active Chamber of Commerce, Elwood Industrial Corporation, thriving businesses, a new library and school, new YMCA, and first-rate recreational facilities. Colorful special events like the Fourth of July Fireworks or the Glass Festival that celebrates the town's glass-blowing heritage draw families, friends, and neighbors together for good food and shared fun. Elwood maintains a 40-acre park with swimming pool, tennis courts, bowling alleys, baseball and softball parks. Elwood Country Club provides a golf course and five recreational reservoirs are located within 30 miles.