Valpo Parks

The Valparaiso Parks Foundation invites you to enjoy Sunday in the Park on May 23, 2010 at the Butterfield Pavilion. The casual gathering celebrates the Foundation and Department’s appreciation to those volunteers and supporters who make a...

The City of Valparaiso Parks Department will commemorate Arbor Day on Friday, April 30 by planting a tree at ValPlayso at 1400 Glendale Boulevard. The ceremony will take place at 10:00 a.m. Also for Arbor Day, the Horticulture Division of the...

Valparaiso Residents interested in the parks and recreation system are invited to a public forum meeting regarding the 10 year Master Plan for the Parks Department. The meeting is Tuesday, April 6th from 6:30 pm to 8 pm at the Forest Park Golf Course...

Work behind the scenes at the Valparaiso Parks special events. Volunteers are needed for annual events such as Ped and Pedal in May, Fourth of July Blast and the Valpo Triathlon in July, or Popcorn Panic Races and Sunday in the Park in September....

Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. at the City Hall (166 W. Lincolnway, Downtown Valparaiso) Mayor Costas will read a proclamation for Disability Awareness Month, which will kick-off the March meeting of the Mayor’s Advisory Council on...

Joe Baczynski of the Marines Duneland Leathernecks Detachment #1056 presents a certificate of appreciation to Valpo Park Board President E. Ric Frataccia, right, and Helene Hammon, second from right. Hammon was the driving force in getting the word...

The Valparaiso Department of Parks and Recreation is now taking registrations for our Preschool Dance Class at Discovery Cottage for ages 3-5. Class is on Fridays starting April 2 through May 7 from 2:00-2:30 pm. The fee is just $40 for non-residents...

The Valparaiso Parks Department continues to take registrations for the 2-hour Shamrock Shuffle sampler preschool class held at the Discovery Cottage. Children aged 3-5 years can sign up for the one-time offering to be held Thursday, March 18, 2010,...

In conjunction with the Valparaiso Park Department’s Adult Volleyball Leagues, a double-elimination tournament was held on Wednesday, February 17, 2010. Pictured is the Women’s “E” Division Tournament Champions. The team, sponsored by Stolpe...

The Valparaiso Department of Parks and Recreation has begun accepting registrations for the March 2010 classes for preschoolers age 3-5.  A variety of classes are offered ranging from one day only to one or two days weekly.  March class themes...