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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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, ...
Photos courtesy of Maris Dodge Photography From Gibson Woods Nature Preserve in Hammond to Deep River County Park in Hobart to Stoney Run County Park in Hebron, Lake County Parks and Recreation cares for some of the county’s most significant...
Chesterton Park Superintendent Tyler McLead was delighted to announce at the Town Council’s meeting Monday night, Sept. 23, that the pond enhancement project at Coffee Creek Park has been completed. “It’s a good project for Coffee Creek...