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Valparaiso Parks Department
Valparaiso Parks Department

Valparaiso Parks Department

Valparaiso Parks Department

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Mission Statement


The mission of the Valparaiso Parks and Recreation Department is to be a leading partner in preserving, developing, and promoting Valparaiso's unique quality of life.

Core Values


The Valparaiso Parks and Recreation Department values being:

  • Boldly proactive
  • Creatively frugal
  • Honestly accountable
  • Respectfully compassionate
  • Surprisingly responsive

Service Priorities


As a provider of services, the department places a priority on the following:

  • Safety
  • Courtesy
  • Presentation 
  • Efficiency

Videos

  • 10 Fun Things To Do in Northwest Indiana this weekend, June 8 – June 11 Valpo Parks Central Park Plaza Tree Lighting Ceremony &...

    Valpo Parks Central Park Plaza Tree Lighting Ceremony & Winterfest

    The Valpo Parks Department held their annual tradition of lighting the tree in Central Park Plaza in downtown Valparaiso. For more details about the Valpo Parks Department, visit them online at http://www.valpoparks.org/ To see more photos from the event, check out our SmugMug gallery here:
  • 10 Fun Things To Do in Northwest Indiana this weekend, June 8 – June 11 The ValPlayso Park Build Week - The Kickoff

    The ValPlayso Park Build Week - The Kickoff

    A Valparaiso staple is about to get a facelift. We stopped by the first day of the building of the new ValPLAYso park to see how the park's progress is coming along and to get a first hand look at the community wide effort to give Valpo's new generation of kids a safer and more inviting park. We stopped and talked to a few of the parks biggest developers and volunteers to hear what they had to say about how Valplayso is getting put together - piece by piece. To find out more on Valplayso's development click here to read a great article: http://www.valpolife.com/community/parks/47233-at-last-valplayso-a-reality-for-generations-to-come Curious about what LIFE has to offer? Well you can find out on all of our four websites! Get your 24/7 fix of good news straight from valpolife.com, portagelife.com, laportecountylife.com and nwindianalife.com
  • 10 Fun Things To Do in Northwest Indiana this weekend, June 8 – June 11 Valparaiso Parks and Recreation with Jon Costas

    Valparaiso Parks and Recreation with Jon Costas

    We take a look at the abundance of resources that the Department of Parks and Recreations offers the Valparaiso Community
  • 10 Fun Things To Do in Northwest Indiana this weekend, June 8 – June 11 Valpo Parks and Recreation - Get Ready for Summer Camp!

    Valpo Parks and Recreation - Get Ready for Summer Camp!

    "Start signing up for Summer Camps this year with Valpo Parks and Recreation! Kids ages 3-13 can participate to make the most of their summer! Register online at: https://www.valparaisoparksonline.org Or contact the Parks Department at: (219)462-5144 They are located at: 3210 Campbell St. Valparaiso, IN 46385"
  • 10 Fun Things To Do in Northwest Indiana this weekend, June 8 – June 11 Independence Day in Sweet Home Valparaiso 2010

    Independence Day in Sweet Home Valparaiso 2010

    "The Valparaiso Parks Department hosted an awesome night of music, food, and entertainment on July 4, 2010 at Thomas Jefferson Middle School. The Conservadellics jammed to their somewhat original tune ""Sweet Home Valparaiso"" and the Valparaiso High School Band offered another awesome performance even as fireworks were being launched. Happy Fourth of July, Valparaiso!
  • 10 Fun Things To Do in Northwest Indiana this weekend, June 8 – June 11 Spring Is Coming to Valparaiso

    Spring Is Coming to Valparaiso

    With all the snow Valparaiso has gotten, it's hard to believe, but yes, spring is coming. Watch this soothing picture slideshow of the majestic beauty of nature! Photos taken at Valpo's very own parks: Rogers-Lakewood Park, Ogden Gardens and the water tower.
  • 10 Fun Things To Do in Northwest Indiana this weekend, June 8 – June 11 Foundation Meadows Park Veterans Day Memorial Service

    Foundation Meadows Park Veterans Day Memorial Service

    The Valparaiso Parks Department held a Veteran's Day memorial service at Foundation Meadows Park to honor the veterans who have fought and those who continue to fight for our freedom. Doug Klemz, Captain in the United States Marine Corps and a veteran himself, gave a beautiful speech honoring our nation's veterans and World War II Navy Chaplain & Veteran John Wolf gave a benediction prayer. Its a Video worth watching till the very end.
  • 10 Fun Things To Do in Northwest Indiana this weekend, June 8 – June 11 Google Tracker at Valpo Parks

    Google Tracker at Valpo Parks

    Valpo Parks are collaborating with Google representatives to capture new views of the parks in Valparaiso for Google Maps. Google Representatives walked around several parks with a backpack tracker which captures images of the trails.

Locations

10 Fun Things To Do in Northwest Indiana this weekend, June 8 – June 11

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By: Damon Modglin Last Updated: June 5, 2023
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10 Fun Things To Do in Northwest Indiana this weekend, June 8 – June 11 This weekend’s weather is perfect for getting outside with your friends and family, and the Region is offering a plethora of fun activities to help give you something to do! Whether you’re trying to support the local sellers in your community or...

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10 Fun Things To Do in Northwest Indiana this weekend, June 8 – June 11

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Mayor’s Youth Council Runs Away with Another Win

By: Gena Demuth Last Updated: May 20, 2023
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Mayor’s Youth Council Runs Away with Another Win It may have been overcast, but the annual Mayor’s Youth Council Color Fun Run was a brilliant success. With more than double the attendees from the year prior, there was nothing but laughter and shouts of glee as almost 500 participants worked...

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City of Valparaiso Mayor Youth Council Color Fun Run 2023

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City of Valparaiso Mayor Youth Council Color Fun Run 2023 255 Photos
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10 Fun Things To Do in Northwest Indiana this weekend, May 18 – May 21

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By: Damon Modglin Last Updated: May 15, 2023
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10 Fun Things To Do in Northwest Indiana this weekend, May 18 – May 21 The Region is taking advantage of the nice weather this weekend to get outside with the community! From bike rides to interactive art to live concerts, Northwest Indiana is holding nothing back in terms of fun for the whole family. Get outside with...

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10 Fun Things To Do in Northwest Indiana this weekend, May 18 – May 21

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Kevin Nuppnau Named Valpo Parks Director

By: City of Valparaiso Last Updated: April 27, 2023
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Kevin Nuppnau Named Valpo Parks Director Kevin Nuppnau has been named Valpo Parks Director, effective July 1, 2023. Nuppnau has been with Valpo Parks since 2018, leading key projects, such as Creekside Trails, the new Flounder & Friends Skatepark and the city’s newest and largest...

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John Seibert Announces Retirement as Valpo Parks Director

By: City of Valparaiso Last Updated: April 26, 2023
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John Seibert Announces Retirement as Valpo Parks Director After more than 34 years of service to the City of Valparaiso, Valpo Parks Director John Seibert has announced his retirement, effective July 1, 2023. “Serving as Director of Valparaiso Parks has been the professional privilege of my life and I am...

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Valpo Parks breaks ground on Flounder & Friends Skate Park, planned with community in mind by world-renowned park designer

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By: Curtis Hankins Last Updated: April 18, 2023
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Valpo Parks breaks ground on Flounder & Friends Skate Park, planned with community in mind by world-renowned park designer About 270 days from now, Valpo Parks will open the gates to one of their most ambitious, and heartfelt projects to date, the Flounder & Friends Skate Park, which broke ground on Tuesday afternoon. Designed by world-renowned skate park designer...

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Valpo Parks Groundbreaking at Fairgrounds Park 2023

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