City of La Porte Park and Recreation Department

Wheel Throwing Children’s Pottery Class

Wheel Throwing Children’s Pottery Class The art of wheel throwing is both a therapeutic and expressive way to create pottery. This class focuses solely on techniques in throwing clay forms on a pottery wheel. Students will learn to apply aesthetics, proper thickness and craftsmanship...

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Cricut® 103 with Parties on the Gogh

Cricut® 103 with Parties on the Gogh Are you ready to graduate to an intermediate level Cricut® class? Bring your machine for this hands-on experience and expand upon your knowledge and abilities to create a custom garden flag. Cricut® Courses are instructed by Parties on the Gogh...

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Spring Break Stay-Cation for Kids Class

Spring Break Stay-Cation for Kids Class Start your Spring Break Stay-Cation off with a fun craft and Parties on the Gogh owner, Kristi Chadderdon. Participants will create a cute string art cloud with a rainbow. The class will be held on Monday, April 5, from 2-3:30 p.m. in the Civic...

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Spring Break Mom-Cation – String Art Mason Jar Flower Vase

Spring Break Mom-Cation – String Art Mason Jar Flower Vase Need a (spring)break from the kids? Take some time by yourself or grab a girlfriend and come and create this fun and innovative craft with the assistance of Parties on the Gogh owner Kristi Chadderdon. The evening out will be held on Wednesday, April...

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The City of La Porte Park and Recreation Department Adult Softball Deadline

The City of La Porte Park and Recreation Department Adult Softball Deadline The City of La Porte Park and Recreation Department announced the following: Softball season is just around the corner! Get your adult softball team together and register for the upcoming season. We offer men's, women's and coed leagues, with...

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City of La Porte Park and Recreation Ballroom Dancing Class

City of La Porte Park and Recreation Ballroom Dancing Class The La Porte Park and Recreation Department is taking registrations for their Ballroom Dancing Classes. Couples only (living in the same household) are welcome to register. Proper social distancing and masks are required. Class size is limited to 8...

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Ballroom dance classes with City of La Porte

Ballroom dance classes with City of La Porte The La Porte Park and Recreation Department is taking registrations for their Ballroom Dancing Classes. Couples only (living in the same household) are welcome to register. Proper social distancing and masks are required. Class size is limited to 8...

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Crowdfunding campaign launched for “Tennis Renaissance”

Crowdfunding campaign launched for “Tennis Renaissance” $20,000 goal to receive a matching grant through IHCDA’s CreatINg Places initiative  La Porte residents will soon have new places to recreate outdoors thanks to the recently launched crowdfunding campaign. The campaign is sponsored by the...

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A Message from the City Park & Recreation Department

A Message from the City Park & Recreation Department 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...

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WinterFest 2020

By: City of La Porte, City of La Porte Park and Recreation Department Last Updated: January 21, 2020

WinterFest 2020 Join us for your favorite summer activity, only indoors during WinterFest! The Cornhole Tournament takes place Sunday, January 26, at the La Porte Civic Auditorium. The event is presented by the American Legion Post 83 Family and City of La Porte...

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