Parks

Join us in welcoming Mr. Chris Johnson, Portage Parks & Recreation Superintendent! A reception for Mr. Chris Johnson will immediately follow the 5:00 pm Mayor's Night Out Public Meeting on Wednesday, August 11, 2010. Meet and Greet will begin at...

Valparaiso University astronomy students and professor Bruce Hrivnak will lead a viewing of the Perseid meteor shower on Aug. 13 at Taltree Arboretum. During “Dancing with the Stars and Taltree,” Hrivnak and his students will discuss meteors and...

Valparaiso Department of Parks and Recreation is now offering Ranger Camp scholarships with support from the United Way teen group, Power of Youth. Ranger Camp is an outdoor day camp for young teens entering 7th and 8th grade in the fall. The park...

The Valparaiso Department of Parks and Recreation will offer Yoga in the Parks beginning in July.  Lori Estadt from Asana Yoga Center will present one hour classes that will practice traditional yoga poses at an easy and gentle pace to give...

Portage Parks (sound of breathing in). There really is so much to do at the parks in Portage. Imagination Glen Park where you can hike miles of trails, play virtually any type of sport, or hang out with your kids at the playground. Or go on over to...

Volunteers clear invasive and thorny under brush from the forest at Forest Park Golf Course to allow wildflowers room to grow and golfers room to find their golf balls.

Volunteers from North Coast, VU, and individuals removed a mountain of invasive garlic mustard at Creekside Golf Course, giving wildflowers room to grow.

Kohl's A Team Volunteers spread a mountain of mulch around the playground, creating a soft, safe place for children to play.

Volunteers are still available for all areas of the Valparaiso Parks Department Junior Triathlon.  The event will be held the morning of Saturday, June 19, 2010, at Valparaiso High School. The Junior Triathlon offers many ways to help – food tent,...

Ben Franklin Science Club members work on an on-going project to remove the invasive honeysuckle and multi flora rose from the woods at Forest Park, reclaiming the hillside and giving wildflowers room to grow. They are making a difference. Thank you!