Valparaiso Parks Department

Let's ride! Join Valparaiso Pathways and other community bike enthusiasts on these FREE bike rides. Each ride will start and end at the listed Valpo park after traveling paved pathways around town. No registration required, we hope to see you there!...

Who's spring cleaning? It's that time of year to purge your closets and grab new sizes for those kids that grow too fast. Mark your calendars for Valparaiso Parks Department's annual Kids Closet Spring Sale where you can shop gently used infant,...

Just in time for Mother’s Day! Our String Art Vase craft is the perfect way to spend one on one time with mom or make one to surprise her as a gift. Make it your own as you choose your vase design, yarn color and flowers! All materials are provided...

In honor of Earth Day on April 22nd, Valpo Parks has created a special scavenger hunt for you to enjoy over the weekend! Explore the parks, trails and your own backyard while learning from nature. A free Valpo Parks guide will be emailed to those who...

Join the Valparaiso Pathways at this FREE community ride. Ride will start at Banta Center and travel the paved pathways around town. Visit the Valpo Pathways Facebook page for more info HERE.

Ages 3-10 May 1 - June 26 Calling all youth softball players! Valpo Parks is ready to swing for the fences and play against teams in the Porter County league. Home games played at Bicentennial Park, Samardzija Field and Tower Park. Registration...

Ages 3-10 April 21 - May 26 For kids who love to express themselves through dance! Let us teach them proper skills and terminology while engaging their imaginations as the become ballerinas and tap a happy beat with dancing feet! Registration ends...

All Ages Welcome Thursday, April 8 at 5:15pm Join the Valparaiso Pathways at this free community ride. Ride will start at Banta Center and travel the paved pathways around town. Visit the Valpo Pathways Facebook page for more info here.

Ages 5 - 12 Thursdays, April 8 - May 13 Our one hour classes explore architecture, engineering and technology concepts using LEGO Bricks. Students work hands-on to design and build machines, buildings and other constructions. Students develop...

Ages 5 - 12 Tuesdays, April 6 - May 11 This elementary-age curriculum is designed to teach basic to advanced drawing skills, art techniques and vocabulary. Students are given the skills to express their creativity, as well as build self-confidence...