City of Hammond

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott is once again using his mayoral platform to focus attention on childhood cancer. For many years, the mayor has asked the public to help him raise funds for a Hammond family dealing with a cancer diagnosis. After the...

The City of Hammond dog parks will be closed for reseeding beginning Friday, April 11th until May 12th. The following is a list of dog parks in the city that are being reseeded: Amy Park Dowling Park  Forsythe Park Irving Park   Riverside Park We...

The City of Hammond and Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. are thrilled to announce that the legendary Akon will be headlining the Festival of the Lakes on Friday, July 18! Akon’s unforgettable voice, electrifying stage presence, and...

The City of Hammond and Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. are excited to announce that Third Eye Blind will be headlining the Festival of the Lakes on Saturday, July 19! Since 1997, San Francisco's Third Eye Blind has recorded ten best-selling studio...

Bring the kiddos out to Hessville Park Sunday, April 13th, at Noon for the annual Easter Egg Hunt! Don't miss the AVMRA Easter Bunny when he arrives via motorcycle for pictures. There will also be raffle baskets for kids and adults following the...

The City of Hammond, in partnership with the Hammond Redevelopment Commission, is launching a new online portal designed to streamline the process of purchasing and redeveloping City-owned residential lots. This initiative marks a significant step in...

Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. and The City of Hammond is happy to announce that Lost Marsh Golf Course is officially open for the 2025 season as of April 1st! Lost Marsh will have set hours until the weather gets better and will be open from 7am to 4pm...

The City of Hammond Parks and Recreation Department is hosting an indoor Flea Market on May 17, 2025 at the Historic Hammond Civic Center located at 5825 Sohl Ave, Hammond, IN 46320. Vendors can apply now for their space until May 9. Each space size...

The City of Hammond, in partnership with the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), is moving forward with the long-awaited Governor’s Parkway Overpass Project—a critical infrastructure improvement designed to address longstanding safety...

We’re excited to announce that La Arrolladora Banda El Limón de René Camacho will be joining us at the Festival of the Lakes on Sunday, July 20th!  Get ready for an unforgettable night of high-energy rhythms and iconic hits from one of...