Parks District and Club Sports

Gary’s first female Mayor announced the city’s first ever marathon. Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson joined other city officials, event organizers and sponsors at a press conference to share details about the “Dawn of the Dunes” Marathon at...

United Way of Porter County (UWPC) is hosting its 4th annual Valparaiso Half Marathon in November, with all race proceeds going to UWPC’s Power of Youth Council. The student-led program holds fundraisers that benefit community programs that are...

Race offers 19.3-mile marathon, 8-mile short race The 6th annual Ride the Wave Regatta will be taking the waves on Saturday, September 7. The event, organized by the Northwest Indiana Paddling Association, offers a 19.3-mile marathon course and an...

The Portage Parks & Recreation Foundation will be hosting a 5K Extreme Run, the 2nd Annual Freaky Fun Zombie Run, on October 19, 2013 at 4 pm. Runners will experience the challenge of one of Imagination Glen’s Outback Trails, as well as,...

Parents of youth ages 5-13 interested in fun and instructional athletic leagues for their children can register for the fall co-ed indoor soccer leagues at Boys & Girls Clubs of Porter County’s South Haven Unit. Players will enjoy equal playing...

Registration for the 2013 Turkey Trot is now open! Hosted by Porter-Starke Services Foundation, this race is held on Thanksgiving Day, November 28th, at Valparaiso High School and features a 5K and a 10K run. The 10K will take off at 8 am, followed...

It was a perfect day for the I Scream For Half Marathon, 5k, & Kids’ 1k Fun Run on Sunday at Countryside Park in Portage. Nearly 400 participants gathered on the cool and sunny morning. This event, a benefit for the Portage Parks Foundation,...

Come experience beautiful Imagination Glen Park in Portage by running the Crazy Leg 13.1 Trail Half Marathon on September 22nd. Imagination Glen is located on the eastern boundary of Portage by highway 149 and McCool Road. It's a great place and a...

Public invited to watch games The Fraternal Order of the Police’s Lake County Chris Anton Lodge #125 will host the 2013 State FOP Softball Tournament. The tournament will bring six teams to Legacy Fields at the Crown Point Sportsplex Friday, Aug....

Ever wonder how Hulk Hogan or The Ultimate Warrior got their start? They started in Independent wrestling shows like Adrenalized Ringside Wrestling. Come join Portage Scouts as we present Saturday Night Wrestling as ARWPRO comes to Portage Woodland...