CERA (Cummins Employees Recreation Association) was founded in 1961 as part of an effort to provide Cummins employees with family and individual recreational programs. The Association is employee owned and operated. It is governed by an employee elected Board of Directors and was financed through the use of vending machines until 2013.

Located on 348 acres of land in south-east Columbus, Ceraland Park was purchased in 1963. The park was developed over the years adding indoor and outdoor recreation facilities to meet the ever-changing needs of the employees and families.

Ceraland offers an 11-acre stocked lake, fishing, paddle boats, row boats, and canoes, 324 site campground, 6 camping cabins, picnic areas, 7 shelter houses, 2 outdoor basketball courts, shuffleboard courts, 6 horseshoe pits, 2 sandpit volleyball courts, a go-kart track, 18 hole miniature golf course, driving range, 6 tennis courts, outdoor amphitheater, playgrounds, remote control airplane strip, rifle and archery range, trap and skeet range, 9 softball / baseball diamonds, aquatic center with large water slide and toddler play area, 30,000 square foot sports & fitness center with 2 full gymnasiums, cardio room, running/walking track, weight room, locker rooms, and much, much more.

Currently, CERA has over 100 local community corporations / partners that provide the opportunity for their employees to participate and utilize the services of CERA for discounted corporate rates. In addition, CERA continues its community outreach by offering an expansive Youth Sports program and events schedule. CERA is the host site for Bartholomew County Little League, numerous Fastpitch Softball and Baseball tournaments and leagues and is an AAU sanctioned park.

CERA also boasts a beautiful 355 site campground, including camping cabins, and has been a prime location for hundreds of motor coach and camping club rallies. In 2013, CERA was rated as a “9 Facilities /9 Restrooms /10 Appeal’ campground for the Good Sam Camping Club and is now a Good Sam Certified destination.

These events draw visitors to the Columbus community from all over the nation. In addition, CERA hosts many local youth camping retreats for scouts, church groups and school athletic teams. This is a perfect place for team building and camaraderie.