Parks

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana’s Summer Kidstop registration is open

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana’s Summer Kidstop registration is open Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana will be opening a number of their Club sites for summer programming. On June 1, Cedar Lake, Duneland, Portage, South Haven and Valparaiso Clubs will be re-opening their doors to provide youth with...

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Valpo Parks offers sports equipment rentals to keep kids active at home

Valpo Parks offers sports equipment rentals to keep kids active at home Valpo Parks has made it possible for families to turn their back yards into makeshift sports fields while the community continues to navigate the effects of the pandemic that has forced the closure of courts, fields, and playgrounds, and called for...

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Peaceable Primate Sanctuary provides retirement home for primates leaving research labs

Peaceable Primate Sanctuary provides retirement home for primates leaving research labs So, you’ve seen and heard about friendly reserves for wildlife to roam in wide-open spaces while being fed, cared for, and socialized, but did you know one of these safe havens is located right here in Indiana? Located at the end of a dirt road...

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Valpo Parks maintenance and groundskeeping teams take pride in parks and community

Valpo Parks maintenance and groundskeeping teams take pride in parks and community Editor’s note: As we read this article, we’re reminiscing about summers past and looking forward to gathering again for all of Valpo Parks’ events and programs once social distancing is over. GreatNews.Life extends a huge thanks to all the...

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