Porter County Parks & Recreation

Camp FUNset is committed to making its summer programs available to all children, according to Camp Director Katie Rizer. That is why she said she was so excited to announce that the Porter County Parks Foundation, the not-for-profit arm of Porter...

Last summer, Camp FUNset grew at a rapid rate. Hundreds of kids came to Sunset Hill Farm County Park to hike, play, work on arts and crafts, meet special guests, enjoy nature, and make new friends. By the end of the summer, Porter County Parks and...

Spring has come a little early this year. Trees are budding, flowers are blossoming and the thermometer has risen above 80 degrees on more than one occasion already. For most students, Spring Break begins on March 26, and Porter County Parks and...

Hikes and camps perfect for kids looking for fun Porter County Parks and Recreation and Parents as Teachers of Porter County are offereing programs for kids that want to get out and get active during their spring break at the end of March. Spring...

Learn quick and easy recipes for sandwich wraps Porter County Parks and Recreation is teaming up with the Purdue Extension - Porter County to offer Classes for Everyday Living, a series of programs aimed at helping you with important tasks that come...

Festival to celebrate "A Community on the Grow" Spring is one of our favorite times of year. The weather gets warmer, people shed their winter coats, and families and friends meet at the park to enjoy nature and each other. We celebrate this seasonal...

Girls on the Run at Sunset Hill Farm County Park teaches fitness, confidence to pre-teens As girls prepare for middle school, they deal with a variety of pressures and uncertainties. Self-confidence and a strong support system become necessary tools...

How are those New Year's Resolutions going? Think you might need a little boost to keep up with your fitness goals later this winter? We have just what you need! Several new fitness programs are coming up in March that will keep you motivated as...

During the past year, Porter County Parks and Recreation has expanded its offerings to kids in the area. Camp FUNset welcomed hundreds of campers to Sunset Hill Farm County Park last summer and, during winter break, a two-day camp was offered for the...

Camp FUNset was such a huge success in 2011, that we decided to expand it in 2012! Club FUNset will take place on the second Saturday of every month from February through May. These programs are perfect for kids ages 6 to 12. Club members will meet...