Parks

The ALL Dune Challenge is held at the Indiana Dunes State Park. Its inaugural event was held on 12/5/20 when fifteen brave souls came out in the twenties and hiked it. It covers ALL the marked trails like 2, 4, 7, 9, 10, Nature Center Trail, Beach...

 Want to get in on the spookiest season of the year? The Portage Parks and Recreation Department is looking for groups to create and man scary scenes for its annual Haunted Hayride. The Haunted Hayride will be held Oct. 21, 22 and 23 from 6:30 p.m....

Valpo Parks invites you to sit, stay, and play at the ValPAWraiso Dog Park Ribbon Cutting & Celebration on Friday, June 25 from 4:30pm-7:00pm. Our team has patiently waited for the perfect time that we all could gather safely. With that said,...

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and Hammond Parks & Recreation present: Dowling Park Tennis Lessons Monday through Friday, July 5th to 9th from 10:00 am until 11:30 am. Registration Fee:  $35 for ages 14 and over.  Registration deadline...

We asked and you answered! Thanks to everyone (495 of you) who took the time to fill out the skatepark design survey. We received great feedback that will be instrumental as our team continues to develop plans for the park. The next step in Phase 1...

Valpo Parks is excited to bring a new event for the community to enjoy safely. With the help of our friends at Valparaiso Fire, Valparaiso Police and Porter County Sheriff we are excited to host the Santa and Sirens Toy Drive! This event will be a...

With over 1300 surveys and 21 stakeholder & public forum input sessions, we are ready to share our findings on what the community of Valparaiso wants from Valpo Parks. Our team encourages all to attend on December 1st from 6 pm to 7:30 pm. At...

Create your own winter scene to accent your home during the holidays. All materials provided. Drinks and snacks will be served. Age: 6 and older (children up to age 16 must be accompanied by an adult).

DIY ornaments make your Christmas tree look so beautiful and they make the perfect holiday gift. All materials provided for participants to make two globe-type ornaments. Drinks and snacks will be provided.

Join Valpo Parks for the 2nd annual Haunted Howl Run at Creekside Golf Course & Training Center AND Creekside Trails! This cross country style trail race is fun for the whole family with a 5K course and 2K fun run for those 6 years & younger....