Residents of Northwest Indiana are used to enduring long, cold winters. That usually makes spring, and the warm weather that comes with it, a welcome change. Every year, Porter County Parks and Recreation celebrates this seasonal transformation and...
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New Parks & Recreation Department Office Hours As of Monday, May 2, the Portage Department of Parks & Recreation will hold the following office hours: Monday 8:30am – 8:00pm, Tuesday – Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm Now Accepting Ads for Summer...
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Adult Yoga Classes On Monday (co-ed) from 5:15-6:15pm, Wednesday (women’s) from 6-7pm, Thursday (coed) from 5:15-6:15 or 6:30-7:30pm, and Saturday (co-ed) from 9am-10:15am-11:15am. Cost for classes is $30 per month for once/week, $35 per month for...
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For children ages 6-12 We offer ten one week sessions beginning on June 14th. Each weekly session has a theme and the arts and crafts projects, games, cooking activities will be geared towards that theme. Pre-registration is required. The base camp...
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The Community Market if looking for all types of vendors: Produce, meats, cheeses, honey, jams and herb growers. The market is held on Saturday’s at Founders’ Square Park beginning on June 4th through October 1st. Vendor forms and guidelines can...
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Camp Funset makes its home at Sunset Hill Farm County Park, one of the crown jewels of the Porter County Parks and Recreation Department. Our camps are full of activities and fun. Campers will begin each day with the Camp Funset Rap, followed by a...
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The Porter County Board of Parks and Recreation will be hosting its third public open house on recommendations of the Master Plan Development of Brincka Cross Gardens on Monday, April 4, 2011 from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. in the Commissioners' Chambers (Room...
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Residents give positive feedback Porter County Parks and Recreation hosted its third and final public input meeting about the proposed Brookdale County Park on Feb. 16. Residents gave a good deal of positive feedback on this exciting new project and...
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Event to feature kites, canines and more One of the most popular spring events in Porter County is back! Porter County Parks and Recreation will host its annual Spring Out to Sunset event on Saturday, May 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Sunset Hill...
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The Portage Park Department is now accepting vendor applications for the Portage Community Market. Our vendor rates are very reasonable. The market will operate on Saturday’s beginning June 4th to October 1st from 8:00am-1:00pm at Founders...
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