Parks

Truly a family affair: A look at the families who have supported the Lake County Parks and Recreation Department through the years

Truly a family affair: A look at the families who have supported the Lake County Parks and Recreation Department through the years Since 1968, the Lake County Parks and Recreation Department has cared for some of the most important historical and natural locations in Lake County. These include the Buckley Homestead in Lowell, Deep River County Park in Hobart, and the Gibson...

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Valpo Parks focuses on the little things to illuminate the Valparaiso community

Valpo Parks focuses on the little things to illuminate the Valparaiso community The Valparaiso Parks Department is always focusing on new projects that can preserve, develop and promote the quality of life in Valparaiso. While most of the attention goes toward special events or grand openings within the parks, it’s also...

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Indiana Dunes Tourism and fellow partners establish the importance of tourism at networking event

Indiana Dunes Tourism and fellow partners establish the importance of tourism at networking event On Thursday, March 14, Indiana Dunes Tourism and fellow partners had a fun-filled evening that not only allowed everyone in attendance to network but learn in the process.  “This is our annual tourism event and it allows us the opportunity to...

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Take a walk into the past with a trip to Lake County Park’s Buckley Homestead

Take a walk into the past with a trip to Lake County Park’s Buckley Homestead Northwest Indiana residents can get a glimpse of the area's agricultural history during a visit to Buckley Homestead County Park in Lowell. Part of Lake County Parks and Recreation facilities, the 575 acre-living history farm provides a snapshot of...

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Oak Ridge Prairie provides Lake County residents with excitement this winter

Oak Ridge Prairie provides Lake County residents with excitement this winter Lake County Parks and Recreation strives to create sites with open space while providing recreational, cultural and educational programs for the community. One park in the area that stays determined to achieve these goals is Oak Ridge Prairie. “We...

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Valparaiso Parks Department’s Tracy Betustak loves her community

Valparaiso Parks Department’s Tracy Betustak loves her community After serving over two decades on the Hammond police force, when the time came to retire, Tracy Betustak knew she wasn’t done doing good work for her community. A lover of parks and the city of Valparaiso, Betustak jumped at the opportunity to join...

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Indiana Dunes Tourisms’ Lorelei Weimer creates first section of Indigenous Trail

Indiana Dunes Tourisms’ Lorelei Weimer creates first section of Indigenous Trail Originally home to more than a handful of Native American tribes, today much of Indiana’s indigenous history is lost to many. The Porter County Commissioners and the Indiana Dunes Tourism Office are working to change that.  On September 27th of...

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