Parks

Dirt bike riders of all levels are wheelin' it to Medaryville to experience the new over-under bridge at the Leisure Time Motocross (LTMX) track. According to Track Owner Bill Ricard, there is only one other motocross track with an over-under bridge...

Central Park Plaza was filled with bike enthusiasts and other community members attending Valpo Parks’ annual Ride Night on Saturday. It was a night that featured a pre-ride party and a 10-mile ride through the streets of Valparaiso. Over 300...

Wendy Riggle is the senior activity center director at the Banta Center. She helps bring activities to the center and plans them for the seniors to make sure that they enjoy the activities. “I coordinate through the newsletter to get activities...

Crown Point’s Bulldog Park was the place to be Thursday night as thousands gathered to celebrate the National Softball Association (NSA)’s Even & Odd Age North World Series Opening Ceremony. The Northwest Indiana leg of the tournament, hosted...

Bringing people of all ages together to enjoy the beauty of nature in Valparaiso is a priority for Valpo Parks & Recreation, which is why it is proud to host the Valpo Parks Creekside Classic Golf Tournament every year. For the...

When asked about the impact of John Seibert during his 34 years of service at Valpo Parks, several will point to his consistent support, gentle leadership, and passion for parks as significant contributors to his legacy. Seibert, however, would hate...

An 18-foot Duffy electric boat will offer memorable lake cruises for social gatherings starting this summer!  Up to six people can enjoy a relaxing boat ride around Loomis Lake.  Gate fee will be waived the day of your boat tour.  No...

When most people think about a park, they picture a playground full of swings and slides. Encompassing more than a dozen sites, the Lake County Parks and Recreation Department offers playgrounds and so much more.  Including a 100-year-old working...

Valpo Parks has initiated bids for work on the city’s newest and largest park, the Valpo Sports &  Recreation Campus. Bids for Phase I are due in July for work to begin later this summer on the park,  located on the city’s east...

Another Region summer is underway, and in Valparaiso, that means a calendar packed full of events, programs, and activities of all kinds. Valpo Parks is responsible for many of them, including Friday’s Party in the Park, where they provided updates...