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...
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HFL donates $750,000 to new Michigan City playground
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...
A look back at this year’s two unique new programs with Lake County Parks and Rec
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...
Miami Park becomes a new community hub for health and wellness in Portage
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...
ValPLAYso, Next Generation Celebrates 10 Years of Community Spirit
The month of October marks the 10-year anniversary of ValPLAYso, a beloved community park that embodies the spirit of collaboration and community. In 2014, community members rallied together to rebuild this beloved space, originally...
Upgrades at Acorn Oaks RV Park will ensure even more fun and relaxation for families
Situated on over 25 acres of land, Acorn Oaks RV Park in Francesville has much to offer guests who are looking to get away from it all for a few relaxing days. The park’s many amenities include 105 RV spots, wi-fi, a camp store, a wine and beer...
Chesterton Park Department celebrates completion of pond enhancement project at Coffee Creek Park
No one will ever accuse Mark Hopkins—owner of Hopkins Ace Hardware in Downtown Chesterton—of thinking small. Or of speaking softly. Or of beating around the bush. More than four years ago, on July 7, 2020, Hopkins pitched a bold idea to the...
Duneland Garden Club celebrates the 100th anniversary of the bandstand in Thomas Centennial Park with a fresh coat of paint
The extraordinary ladies of the Duneland Garden Club have traded in their green thumbs for (probably) paint-stained trousers and sweatshirts, to give the bandstand in Thomas Centennial Park a (much-needed) fresh coat of paint. With paint and supplies...
Buckley Homestead celebrates the changing of seasons at Fall Festival
As a brisk breeze begins to dance through the air nudging colored leaves off their trees, it can only mean one thing - fall has arrived in Northwest Indiana, and Buckley Homestead County Park is here to celebrate. In honor of the...
Local Girl Scouts Put Safety First with Skatepark First Aid Station
A trio of dedicated Girl Scouts from Troop 35141 are making a big impact on their community's favorite skateboarding spot. Araya Hlinsky, Katie Plath, and Olivia Muzzalupo recently completed their Silver Award project by designing, ...
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