Parks

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...

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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...

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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...

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Indiana Dunes Tourism and fellow partners establish the importance of tourism at networking event

Indiana Dunes Tourism and fellow partners establish the importance of tourism at networking event On Thursday, March 14, Indiana Dunes Tourism and fellow partners had a fun-filled evening that not only allowed everyone in attendance to network but learn in the process.  “This is our annual tourism event and it allows us the opportunity to...

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Take a walk into the past with a trip to Lake County Park’s Buckley Homestead

Take a walk into the past with a trip to Lake County Park’s Buckley Homestead Northwest Indiana residents can get a glimpse of the area's agricultural history during a visit to Buckley Homestead County Park in Lowell. Part of Lake County Parks and Recreation facilities, the 575 acre-living history farm provides a snapshot of...

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Oak Ridge Prairie provides Lake County residents with excitement this winter

Oak Ridge Prairie provides Lake County residents with excitement this winter Lake County Parks and Recreation strives to create sites with open space while providing recreational, cultural and educational programs for the community. One park in the area that stays determined to achieve these goals is Oak Ridge Prairie. “We...

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Indiana Dunes Tourisms’ Lorelei Weimer creates first section of Indigenous Trail

Indiana Dunes Tourisms’ Lorelei Weimer creates first section of Indigenous Trail Originally home to more than a handful of Native American tribes, today much of Indiana’s indigenous history is lost to many. The Porter County Commissioners and the Indiana Dunes Tourism Office are working to change that.  On September 27th of...

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