Bringing people of all ages together to enjoy the beauty of nature in Valparaiso is a priority for Valpo Parks & Recreation, which is why it is proud to host the Valpo Parks Creekside Classic Golf Tournament every year. For the...
When asked about the impact of John Seibert during his 34 years of service at Valpo Parks, several will point to his consistent support, gentle leadership, and passion for parks as significant contributors to his legacy. Seibert, however, would hate...
An 18-foot Duffy electric boat will offer memorable lake cruises for social gatherings starting this summer! Up to six people can enjoy a relaxing boat ride around Loomis Lake. Gate fee will be waived the day of your boat tour. No...
When most people think about a park, they picture a playground full of swings and slides. Encompassing more than a dozen sites, the Lake County Parks and Recreation Department offers playgrounds and so much more. Including a 100-year-old working...
South Suburban College (SSC) dedicated Frank M. Zuccarelli Park on Wednesday to honor its former board chairman. The park is located on the northside of SSC’s campus, and sports a renovated gazebo and picnic benches donated by the Village of South...
Valpo Parks has initiated bids for work on the city’s newest and largest park, the Valpo Sports & Recreation Campus. Bids for Phase I are due in July for work to begin later this summer on the park, located on the city’s east...
Former South Suburban College (SSC) Board Chairman Frank M. Zuccarelli will be honored with a new park in his name. The Park dedication event will be held on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at 11 a.m. on the north end of the Main Campus. The public is...
Another Region summer is underway, and in Valparaiso, that means a calendar packed full of events, programs, and activities of all kinds. Valpo Parks is responsible for many of them, including Friday’s Party in the Park, where they provided updates...
The City of Crown Point is moving along with work at Sauerman Woods Park. During a Wednesday evening meeting, Crown Point Mayor Pete Land provided an update on the project, which broke ground last fall. “This whole...
On the morning of Wednesday, June 7, the City of Portage gathered to celebrate the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Marquette Greenway Trail. The Marquette Trail is one of three in the City of Portage, along with the Prairie Duneland Trail Head and...