Parks

Do you have a wedding or special occasion this upcoming spring or summer? Take advantage of the La Porte Park and Recreation Department next Ballroom Dancing Class! During this three-week session participants will learn at the instruction of Patty...

The ALL Dune Challenge is held at the Indiana Dunes State Park. Its inaugural event was held on 12/5/20 when fifteen brave souls came out in the twenties and hiked it. It covers ALL the marked trails like 2, 4, 7, 9, 10, Nature Center Trail, Beach...

 Want to get in on the spookiest season of the year? The Portage Parks and Recreation Department is looking for groups to create and man scary scenes for its annual Haunted Hayride. The Haunted Hayride will be held Oct. 21, 22 and 23 from 6:30 p.m....

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and Hammond Parks & Recreation present: Dowling Park Tennis Lessons Monday through Friday, July 5th to 9th from 10:00 am until 11:30 am. Registration Fee:  $35 for ages 14 and over.  Registration deadline...

What can you do to help the mussels in the river stay in their river home more easily?  Come to the Nature Center and play the Mussels game and find out! Mussels are GREAT! Location Information: Tippecanoe River State Park (View Map) 4200 N. U.S. 35...

Watch for the Naturalist as she roams the campgrounds giving you information about firewood bugs, ticks, and mosquitos. Location Information: Tippecanoe River State Park (View Map) 4200 N. U.S. 35 Winamac, IN 46996 Montgomery Phone: (574) 946-3213...

Come to the Nature Center and join in the fun! Help make the park a more beautiful and friendly place to be! Join the Friends Group and make a Difference! Location Information: Tippecanoe River State Park (View Map) 4200 N. U.S. 35 Winamac, IN 46996...

Do you need a treasured memory to take home with you? Well, come to the Nature Center where you can create your very own real live Blue Bird House for $15, a Sun Catcher and Wind Chime in one for $5, OR a small decorative butterfly house for $5. Get...

Do you love dinosaurs? Come to the Nature Center Patio where we will spend 30 minutes talking about bones and skeletons we have on display, and then let the fun begin.  Pick out a Dino Block for $6 and start the excavation! Location...

Do you Love spiders? Are spiders not your favorite People? Spiders are everywhere in lots of different shapes sizes and colors!  Come to the Nature Center Patio where we will talk about some common ones and then take a short stroll around the NC and...