City of Hammond

In celebration of the 80th year anniversary of the Hammond Civic Center in 2017, Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. has authorized renovations to the iconic building. Remodel work has already begun on the two concession stands inside the arena. Other...

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. has announced that the 2016 Trick-or-Treat hours for Halloween on Monday, October 31, will be from 5pm until 7pm. Please call 219.853-6301 or 219.853-6378 if you have any questions. Have a safe and Happy Halloween!

Increasing regulations by the Federal government are forcing the Hammond Sanitary District (HSD) to increase sewer rates, system-wide, for the first time in over 8 years. Rates are expected to increase over a two-step process with typical homeowners...

Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. has canceled the August 24, 2016 Mayor’s Night Out scheduled in the 1st District at the Wolf Lake Pavilion due to the expected rain. The new date will be Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at Clark MS/HS, 1921...

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and Hammond Parks & Recreation are pleased to announce a partnership with Walgreens that saves Festival goers money and makes it more convenient to purchase specific Festival of the Lakes carnival and parking passes...

Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. announces that the 2016 Gaming Advisory Committee has made their determination on which charitable organizations the City will fund this year. The organizations are: American Cancer Society; American Veterans...

Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. has rescheduled the February 24, 2016 Mayor’s Night Out in the 5th District that was canceled due to a snow storm. The new date will be Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at Gavit MS/HS, 1670 – 175th Street from...

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the Hammond Port Authority are proud to announce the official opening of the Aquatic Play Center at Wolf Lake. Bring your children, twelve and under, out for fun in the sun at the splash pad. Children must be...

Mayor Thomas M. Mcdermott Jr. Invites You to: THE VIP EXPERIENCE. Come Experience The Vip Area At The Festival Of The Lakes! Your Vip Experience Pass Allows You To: Get Closer to the Action in Our Vip Seating Section Enjoy Discounted Beer &...

Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott is proud to announce a deal struck between Midwest Collegiate team, the Michigan City Lakers, and the City of Hammond Park Department, which allows the MC Lakers to lease Hammond's south baseball field, located in...