Parks

Are you or someone you know looking for a safe and fun place for your children to go this summer?  Look no further, the Woodland Park Summer Camps begin the day after school is out, June 14, and run all summer long Monday through Friday.  Our staff...

A trilogy of ghostly tales as told by renowned story teller Danielle Garrison Join Danielle at the Portage Lakefront and River walk for an enchanting fireside chat overlooking the Portage Lakeshore. All three of the summer series programs are free to...

Porter County Parks and Recreation has seen tremendous growth in its summer camp program this year. And it hasn’t been by accident. A new name – Camp FUNset – and several new events and activities have helped raise awareness. As a result,...

Enjoy your hobby in a unique setting Do you love to garden? Are you looking for a unique place to practice your passion? Then Brincka Cross Gardens is the place for you! Bring your favorite gloves and and join us in cleaning up the gardens within the...

Carolyn Jones fell in love with nature as a child, when she discovered that a groundhog had made a home in her backyard. She was curious about meeting the creature, so she cut up some carrots and sprinkled them into the groundhog hole and made a...

We’ve lowered the costs to help get these programs off the ground, so take advantage and gather a team for league or tournament volleyball at our new Imagination Glen sand courts! Only a few spots left for leagues, so call 762-1675 ext. 308 to...

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...

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...

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...

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...