space for pottery, sculpture, painting, and photography; and offices for the art department faculty. The building is the first in DePauw's 165-year history to be dedicated to the teaching, creation, and display of art. The Building is named for Richard E. Peeler, a 1949 graduate of DePauw. Peeler returned to his alma mater in 1958 to teach ceramics, sculpture, and photography. He retired in 1972, and with his wife and partner, Marj, worked as a full-time potter in Putnam County until his death in 1998. Points of interest Big Walnut Sports Park This 80 acre park is owned and operated jointly by the City of Greencastle and by a not-for-profit corporation. The park features ball diamonds, soccer fields, a loop trail, disc golf, and picnic areas. DePauw University Nature Park In September 2003, DePauw University announced the acquisition of over 520 acres west of campus to develop a nature park. The property lies along Big Walnut Creek providing the opportunity for hiking, rock climbing, canoeing, and a host of outdoor educational activities. The park features 8.7 miles of trails, a welcome center, a field station, an amphitheater, and the Janet Prindle Institute for Ethics. Jaycee Park Jaycee Park is a 22-acre City of Greencastle park that features a fishing pond, picnic areas, and a shelter house. People Pathways People Pathways is a network of trails and signed routes around Greencastle that also links to neighboring communities. Putnam County Playhouse Started in 1962, this summer stock, an all volunteer organization, produces four plays each summer. Productions range from drama to comedy to musicals. Special programs are offered each summer for children and teens. Robe Ann Park A twenty-five acre City of Greencastle park featuring an Olympic size swimming pool with water slide and diving board, the Emerald Palace playground, picnic areas, lighted ball diamond, and lighted tennis courts. Geography Greencastle is located at (39.642297, −86.855988). According to the 2010 census, Greencastle has a total area of , of which (or 99.04%) is land and (or 0.96%) is water. Demographics 2020 census As of the census of 2020, there were 9,820 people, 3,446 households, and 1,989 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 3,908 housing units. The racial makeup of the city was 88.9% White, 1.8% African American, 0.2% Native American, 5.5% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 3.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino