Parks

Valpo Parks is excited to announce a partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to restore vital habitat at Rogers Lakewood Park. This project will focus on controlling and managing invasive woody plants that threaten the park's...

Dear Community Members, A year of construction leads to a year of celebration! We hope you have heard by now, but Valpo Parks has launched a $10 million park investment initiative that was inspired by the community, called rePLAY. Parks rePLAY will...

Valpo Parks is thrilled to announce that a new, inclusive playground is coming to Foundation Meadows Park as part of the rePLAY initiative. This state-of-the-art play space will offer children of all abilities a chance to play, explore, and connect...

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...

Valpo Parks is grateful to announce a generous donation from the Smith family in honor of Byron Smith III, who passed away on January 6th, 2024.  Byron was a dedicated umpire for Valpo Parks and spent countless hours on the ball fields at...

The City of Valparaiso, Valpo Parks, and the Porter  County Commissioners announce a new management agreement for the Memorial Opera House,  effective January 1st, 2025. Under this agreement, Valpo Parks will assume responsibility for...

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...

The month of October marks the 10-year anniversary of ValPLAYso, a beloved  community park that embodies the spirit of collaboration and community. In 2014, community members  rallied together to rebuild this beloved space, originally...

Situated on over 25 acres of land, Acorn Oaks RV Park in Francesville has much to offer guests who are looking to get away from it all for a few relaxing days. The park’s many amenities include 105 RV spots, wi-fi, a camp store, a wine and beer...