Parks

Southwest of Francesville, not far from Jasper-Pulaski Fish & Wildlife Area and optimal sandhill-crane viewing, Acorn Oaks Campground offers numerous opportunities for family fun, and is a mere 25 minutes northwest...

On April 17, Indiana Dunes Tourism hosted its annual State of the Dunes event, celebrating past achievements and previewing park plans. This year's event featured National and State Park leadership updates, offering a comprehensive overview of...

The City of Valparaiso has been exploring the concept of expanding its downtown park, Central ParkPlaza. “Central Park Plaza was the spark that began the transformation of our downtown nearly 15years ago, revitalizing our downtown to the attraction...

The City of Hammond dog parks will be closed for reseeding beginning Friday, April 11th until May 12th. The following is a list of dog parks in the city that are being reseeded: Amy Park Dowling Park  Forsythe Park Irving Park   Riverside Park We...

Photo provided by Paul Kemiel The Washington Park Zoo mourns the loss of one of its most beloved residents.  Stripes, a 20-year-old Bengal tiger who captivated visitors since his arrival, was peacefully euthanized due to age-related health...

The Winamac Fish and Wildlife Area, in northern Pulaski County, along U.S.-35, offers tremendous opportunities for hunting deer, wild turkey, rabbit, quail, squirrel, woodcock, dove, and furbearers. Waterfowl hunting is offered, but is...

The Fedder’s Alley All-Inclusive Playground and Fitness Park expected to break  ground in 2025 is significantly closer to fruition as a result of a $750,000 grant from the Health  Foundation of La Porte.  “The Fedder’s Alley...

For over 50 years, Lake County Parks and Recreation has cared for some of the county’s most important historical and natural locations. While the Lake County Parks and Rec staff enjoy putting on these tried-and-true events, the team is always...