City of La Porte Park and Recreation Department

La Porte Park & Recreation Department Announces the Return of 2016 Summer Playground Program

La Porte Park & Recreation Department Announces the Return of 2016 Summer Playground Program The La Porte Park and Recreation Department announced the return of the Summer Playground Program. This FREE program will be held Monday-Friday from June 6th – August 5th. This program is a drop-in program that will have a ton of fun activities for...

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La Porte Park and Recreation Department Announces 2016 Spring/Summer Youth Sports Registration Nights

La Porte Park and Recreation Department Announces 2016 Spring/Summer Youth Sports Registration Nights The City of La Porte Park and Recreation Department announced today 2016 Spring/Summer Youth Sports registration nights will be held on Tuesday, February 16, and Thursday, February 18, from 6:00-7:30 PM in the lower level of the Civic Auditorium....

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Workouts Offered for La Porte Cal Ripken Tournament Teams

Workouts Offered for La Porte Cal Ripken Tournament Teams Any players interested in selection to one of the Cal Ripken Baseball tournament teams, offered through the La Porte Park and Recreation Department, are invited to attend a series of preseason workouts. The sessions will be held Saturdays, Jan. 16...

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La Porte Park and Recreation 2015 Slow Break and Women’s League Registration Now Open

La Porte Park and Recreation 2015 Slow Break and Women’s League Registration Now Open The City of La Porte Park and Recreation Department announced they are currently taking team registrations for Adult Municipal Basketball Slow Break and Women’s Leagues. The two leagues will have six games with a tournament at the end of the...

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City of La Porte Park and Recreation Department’s Adult Basketball Registration Ends Oct 15

City of La Porte Park and Recreation Department’s Adult Basketball Registration Ends Oct 15 The City of La Porte Park and Recreation Department’s Adult Basketball program is taking team registrations now through Thursday Oct. 15. The program, also known as the Municipal Basketball League, runs from November through March, with a 12-game...

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Clarke Park Renovation on Behalf of DeCamp’s Band of Brothers Foundation

Clarke Park Renovation on Behalf of DeCamp’s Band of Brothers Foundation The DeCamp’s Band of Brothers Fund was started in 2014 by friends of Jeff DeCamp who sought to honor their long-time friend, who passed away in 2013 after a battle with cancer. Jeff loved and played all sports and was on the 1987 La Porte High...

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La Porte Park and Recreation Department to Host Ballroom Dancing Class

La Porte Park and Recreation Department to Host Ballroom Dancing Class The La Porte Park and Recreation Department announced their next Ballroom Dancing Class begins Thursday, October 8 The waltz and the hustle will be taught during this six week session at Cummings Lodge. The cost of the class is $70 per couple or $35...

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La Porte Parks to Host DSLR Photography Class

La Porte Parks to Host DSLR Photography Class The La Porte Park and Recreation Department announced the start of their DSLR Photography Class. The class will again be instructed by local photographer, Brynn Hines. The four week session registration fee is $25. Classes begin on Tuesday, October...

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La Porte Parks & Recreation Department Looking to Expand “Fox Squad”

La Porte Parks & Recreation Department Looking to Expand “Fox Squad” The City of La Porte Park and Recreation Department is looking for energetic, personable persons interested in joining our "Fox Squad," either portraying our mascot, Parker, or serving as his handler. Candidates must be between 5'8"-5'11" to fit into...

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Stone Lake Beach Closed Friday, Reopens Noon Saturday

Stone Lake Beach Closed Friday, Reopens Noon Saturday The 36th annual La Porte County Family YMCA Triathlon takes place at 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, in Soldiers Memorial Park. Roads around the park - Grangemouth, Lakeshore, Orchard, Garden and Waverly - will be closed for the event. Please be sure to...

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