Parks

This July, the City of Hammond officially celebrates the completion of the updates to Martin Luther King Jr. Park, a project nearly two years in the making. Though the park was originally named in honor of Dr. King, some years ago it became known as...

With summer winding down and schools starting up, many families are looking for one last opportunity for fun in the sun before getting back to the academic grind. Fortunately, the City of Hammond has plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy while the...

The City of Hammond and Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. continue to make park improvements to make itself a destination for recreation. One of the most recent parks that was recently celebrated was for the completion of improvements to Martin Luther...

Shirley Heinze Land Trust announces the tenth season of its annual “Bringing Nature Home” Awards program. The initiative recognizes those in northwestern Indiana who landscape their grounds or gardens using plant species that are native to the...

With Gov. Holcomb moving the state into Stage 4 of the Back On Track Indiana guidelines, we have updated our information on closings and cancellations: • Our parks are open, with the exceptions listed below. The public is welcome to visit our parks...

When most people hear the word summer, they often envision the fun things you can do during the hot summer months, like camping, swimming, and exploring nature. One of the incredible counties that makes up Northwest Indiana, Pulaski County, has many...

HAMMOND, IN – Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr., Hammond Parks & Recreation and the Hammond Police Department proud to announce the return of Safety Village Classes for children in Hammond’s miniature village in Windrich Park behind the Hammond...

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...

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...

The annual WinterFest, organized by the La Porte Park and Recreation Department, returns January 24-26, 2020, with many of the events enjoyed over the past years as well a couple new twists to bring a blast of winter fun to town. Friday, January 24...