Valpo Parks Briefs, October 14, 2014

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:
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
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
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"
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!
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.
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.
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.

Valpo Parks Briefs, October 14, 2014

By: Valpo Parks Last Updated: October 14, 2014

Valpo Parks Briefs, October 14, 2014 Visit the Valpo Parks website for information on all programs at www.ValpoParks.org. Registration is available online for most programs, in person at the Parks Office at 3210 N. Campbell St., or by phone at 219.462.5144. Monster Dash 5K and Family...

ValPLAYso Children’s Committee to Unveil Project Sign

By: Valpo Parks Foundation Last Updated: April 28, 2014

The ValPLAYso Children’s Committee will be on site to show off the sign for its Next Generation playground. Tuesday, April 29 at 5 PM the committee of up to 60 kids led by Monica Decker and Kevin Kosek plan to encourage the community to donate and...

A Valpo Life in the Spotlight: Dan McGuire

By: Karin Woodside Last Updated: June 26, 2013

A Valpo Life in the Spotlight: Dan McGuire When you think of the Parks Department, images of playgrounds, picnic tables, and grassy fields comes to mind. Not only does the Valparaiso Department of Parks and Recreation manage the 20 parks around the city, the crew maintains medians, pathways,...