Parks

Valpo Parks is excited to announce a partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to restore vital habitat at Rogers Lakewood Park. This project will focus on controlling and managing invasive woody plants that threaten the park's...

Dear Community Members, A year of construction leads to a year of celebration! We hope you have heard by now, but Valpo Parks has launched a $10 million park investment initiative that was inspired by the community, called rePLAY. Parks rePLAY will...

Valpo Parks is thrilled to announce that a new, inclusive playground is coming to Foundation Meadows Park as part of the rePLAY initiative. This state-of-the-art play space will offer children of all abilities a chance to play, explore, and connect...

The Mishawaka Parks Department is dedicated to creating unique and inclusive spaces within the community. With over 25 local parks, the City of Mishawaka is making significant strides in improving parks and recreational facilities, prioritizing...

The Winamac Fish and Wildlife Area, in northern Pulaski County, along U.S.-35, offers tremendous opportunities for hunting deer, wild turkey, rabbit, quail, squirrel, woodcock, dove, and furbearers. Waterfowl hunting is offered, but is...

Valpo Parks is grateful to announce a generous donation from the Smith family in honor of Byron Smith III, who passed away on January 6th, 2024.  Byron was a dedicated umpire for Valpo Parks and spent countless hours on the ball fields at...

The City of Valparaiso, Valpo Parks, and the Porter  County Commissioners announce a new management agreement for the Memorial Opera House,  effective January 1st, 2025. Under this agreement, Valpo Parks will assume responsibility for...

The Fedder’s Alley All-Inclusive Playground and Fitness Park expected to break  ground in 2025 is significantly closer to fruition as a result of a $750,000 grant from the Health  Foundation of La Porte.  “The Fedder’s Alley...

For over 50 years, Lake County Parks and Recreation has cared for some of the county’s most important historical and natural locations. While the Lake County Parks and Rec staff enjoy putting on these tried-and-true events, the team is always...

On Friday, November 8, officials gathered in Portage to cut the ceremonial ribbon for Miami Park, a new addition named in honor of the Miami Native American tribe that once inhabited the area. Located at the corner of Lute Road and Airport Road, the...