Parks

Upgrades at Acorn Oaks RV Park will ensure even more fun and relaxation for families

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...

Read More

Lake County Parks promotes holistic health among county residents

Lake County Parks promotes holistic health among county residents 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...

Read More

Improvements coming to the Jean Shepherd Community Center: Changes usher in a new era to the Center

Improvements coming to the Jean Shepherd Community Center: Changes usher in a new era to the Center Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the Hammond Parks and Recreation Department are excited to announce enhancements to the Jean Shepherd Community Center. The Jean Shepherd Community Center will transform into a state-of-the-art pickleball and...

Read More

Holistic Fitness comes to the ACOA!

Holistic Fitness comes to the ACOA! The City of La Porte Park and Recreation Department is excited to introduce Seated Yoga and Qigong on Thursday mornings at the Activity Center for Older Adults (907 Lincolnway, La Porte)Seated Yoga is a gentle form of yoga that can be done while...

Read More

Coffee Creek Preserve offers nearly 160 acres of natural beauty in NWI

Coffee Creek Preserve offers nearly 160 acres of natural beauty in NWI Coffee Creek Preserve is considered by many as one of the most beautiful pockets of nature in Northwest Indiana. Featuring nearly 160 acres of wetlands, woodlands, and prairies – as well as hundreds of species of plants and animals – the park is...

Read More

Special Events Parking Fees: XInsurance Great Lakes Grand Prix

Special Events Parking Fees: XInsurance Great Lakes Grand Prix The Michigan City Parks & Recreation Department announces that there will be a special events parking fee on Sunday, August 4, 2024 for the XInsurance Great Lakes Grand Prix. Cars and motorcycles without a Washington Park parking sticker will be...

Read More

City of Mishawaka celebrates newly redesigned Crawford Park with ribbon cutting event

City of Mishawaka celebrates newly redesigned Crawford Park with ribbon cutting event The snap of many pairs of scissors marked a major milestone for the City of Mishawaka on Thursday, May 23 with the grand opening of its newly redesigned Crawford Park. Updated with many new and improved features and amenities, the park has much to...

Read More

The Mayor’s Youth Council leads the way with Valpo Parks to host third annual Color Fun run

The Mayor’s Youth Council leads the way with Valpo Parks to host third annual Color Fun run The Valplayso and TJ Fields was the place to be on Friday for some color and some family fun. In conjunction with the City of Valparaiso and Valpo Parks, the Mayor’s Youth Council hosted their Color Fun Run. Over 500 children...

Read More

Truly a family affair: A look at the families who have supported the Lake County Parks and Recreation Department through the years

Truly a family affair: A look at the families who have supported the Lake County Parks and Recreation Department through the years Since 1968, the Lake County Parks and Recreation Department has cared for some of the most important historical and natural locations in Lake County. These include the Buckley Homestead in Lowell, Deep River County Park in Hobart, and the Gibson...

Read More