Parks

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the City of Hammond are excited to announce the first canvas painting party happening this June 12th at the Hammond Sportsplex! The Summer Canvas Social will feature a hands-on teaching format where guests learn...

Occasionally, there has been enough snow to see tracks: deer, raccoon, birds, squirrels, and the variety of patterns on the soles of boot and shoes. I am especially intrigued by tracks on the frozen lake. As of this writing, Jan. 23, the ice seems to...

In a normal time, the Whiting Parks & Recreation Department hosts events for the community, something Superintendent Adi Cruz and her team are looking forward to bringing back as well as highlighting the beauty the city has to offer. For Cruz, a...

Feature image photos by Becky Bewick (@beverly1717), Joanna Cortes (@joanna84c), Marianne Lee (@mariannejean61), Molly McGuire (@mmcguirl.photography), and Christine Olson (@colson6933) When South Shore Convention & Visitors Authority (CVA)...

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...

After the completion of 3rd Street Bridge, residents may think that Hobart would take a break from renovating its outdoor spaces. According to the Director of Parks and Recreation, Kelly Goodpaster, there are more outdoor updates to come. Hobart...

With up to 30,000 Sandhill Cranes visiting Pulaski County annually, one would never guess that the birds were once on the threatened species list. Nick Echterling, Property Manager at Jasper-Pulaski Fish & Wildlife Area, said Sandhill...

While the COVID-19 pandemic has challenged daily operations, the La Porte Parks and Recreation Department has gone above and beyond to ensure that La Porte citizens have a place to enjoy everything the city has to offer. “The pandemic has been a...

This July, the City of Hammond officially celebrates the completion of the updates to Martin Luther King Jr. Park, a project nearly two years in the making. Though the park was originally named in honor of Dr. King, some years ago it became known as...

With summer winding down and schools starting up, many families are looking for one last opportunity for fun in the sun before getting back to the academic grind. Fortunately, the City of Hammond has plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy while the...