The City of Valparaiso has added ADA-compliant picnic tables to the courthouse lawn. The new tables are surrounded by smooth surfaces and provide easy access for those using wheelchairs or assistive devices. “We were looking to add ways for all visitors …
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Prairie Duneland Trail is going to be closed between County Line Road and Willowcreek Road from 8 am to 4 pm on Friday, July 18th for a massive trail cleanup project that’s being sponsored by Thieneman Construction and Commonwealth Engineers.
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Porter County officials, community members, and park staff gathered at Sunset Hill County Farm on Saturday, June 28, to cut the ribbon on the park’s new amphitheater. The stage is designed to host everything from concerts and weddings to various …
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Community members gathered at Stoney Run County Park on Memorial Day for the annual service hosted there by the Lake County Parks & Recreation Department. This event honored the sacrifices of those who gave their lives in service to our nation with …
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On Saturday, May 10, the city of Hobart gathered at 9 a.m. at Festival Park Bandshell for a community cleanup event. Volunteers worked together to clean up the park and streets and plant flowers along Main Street. There was a great turnout, which included …
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Southwest of Francesville, not far from Jasper-Pulaski Fish & Wildlife Area and optimal sandhill-crane viewing, Acorn Oaks Campground offers numerous opportunities for family fun, and is a mere 25 minutes northwest of Indiana …
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On April 17, Indiana Dunes Tourism hosted its annual State of the Dunes event, celebrating past achievements and previewing park plans. This year’s event featured National and State Park leadership updates, offering a comprehensive overview of ongoing …
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The City of Valparaiso has been exploring the concept of expanding its downtown park, Central ParkPlaza. “Central Park Plaza was the spark that began the transformation of our downtown nearly 15years ago, revitalizing our downtown to the attraction it is …
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The City of Hammond dog parks will be closed for reseeding beginning Friday, April 11th until May 12th. The following is a list of dog parks in the city that are being reseeded: We appreciate your understanding as we work to keep our parks in great shape for …
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Photo provided by Paul Kemiel The Washington Park Zoo mourns the loss of one of its most beloved residents. Stripes, a 20-year-old Bengal tiger who captivated visitors since his arrival, was peacefully euthanized due to age-related health issues …
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