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LOCAL DIRECTORY Recreation Parks/Recreation Areas

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Parks/Recreation Areas

Programs that develop, maintain and make available to the public recreational facilities and grounds which can be used for a variety of leisure-time activities. Included are amusement parks, beaches, camps, public gardens, harbor/marina areas, zoos and a broad range of recreational facilities that are available in community; state and national parks; schools and universities; and other recreational areas.

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Buckley Homestead County Park

3606 Belshaw Road, Lowell, IN, 46356-9536
www.lakecountyparks.com/buckley.html

County park providing recreational activities

Telephone(219) 769-7275 or (219) 696-0769

Centennial Park

1005 South Centennial Drive, Munster, IN, 46321
www.munster.org/department/division.php?fDD=14-175

Recreation park with formal gardens, shelter facilities, clubhouse and a fishing lake.

Telephone(219) 836-6937
Contact PersonJessica DeGiulio

Crown Point Parks and Recreation Department

11065 Broadway, Suite F, Crown Point, IN, 46307-3473
www.crownpoint.in.gov/parksweb/

Provides year-round parks programs.

Telephone(219) 661-2271
Contact PersonJennie Burgess

Crown Point Skate Park

1313 E. North Street, Crown Point, IN, 46307-3473
www.crownpoint.in.gov/parksweb/index.htm

The phone number at the park, available when the facility is open.

Telephone(219) 661-2271
Contact PersonJennie Burgess

Deep River County Park

9410 Old Lincoln Hwy, Hobart, IN, 46342
www.lakecountyparks.com/deepriver.html

1400 acres. Horseback riding, cross country skiing, fishing, trails, open play areas, sand volleyball, vintage baseball, volleyball, water playground, canoe launch, slow river ride, hayrides, water slides, wave pool, recreational equipment, rental, restr ...

Telephone(219) 769-7275

Deep River Waterpark and Ice Skating

9001 East US Highway 30, Crown Point, IN
www.deepriverwaterpark.com/info.html

There's a lot to do at the Chicagoland's Largest and the Midwest's Favorite Family Waterpark! All of our attractions are designed to provide activities for all ages and intensity levels... from easy flowing river rides to speed slides at near free-fall. ...

Telephone(219) 947-7850

Dunes Learning Center

700 Howe Road, Chesterton, IN, 46304
www.duneslearningcenter.org/

Located in the heart of the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, Dunes Learning Center provides exceptional, hands-on learning experiences that inspire community, environmental stewardship, and a lifetime of memories. Our innovative educational programs are ...

Telephone(219) 395-9555

Dyer Parks and Recreation Department

One Town Square, Dyer, IN, 46311
www.townofdyer.com/default.aspx?T1=4&T2=2&T3=0

The Dyer Parks & Recreation Department strives to provide and maintain quality recreation facilities, parks and programs which enhance the physical, social and emotional well-being of all the citizens of the Town of Dyer. It is vital that the Parks & Recr ...

Telephone(219) 865-2505

East Chicago Parks and Recreation Department

1615 E. 142nd Street, East Chicago, IN, 46312
www.eastchicago.com

The East Chicago Parks & Recreation Department will provide essential services, facilities, and programs necessary for the positive development and well being of the citizens of the City of East Chicago, Indiana.

Telephone(219) 391-8476

Gary Parks and Recreation Department

455 Massachuesetts, Gary, IN, 46402-1314
www.gary.in.us/parks/default.asp

It shall be the purpose of the department of public parks to stress the value of recreation, both active and passive, for individual growth and development. We are dedicated to the common cause of assuring that people of all ages and abilities have the op ...

Telephone(219) 886-7099

Gibson Woods Wild Ones

6201 Parrish Avenue, Hammond, IN, 46323-1266
www.lakecountyparks.com/GWIndex.html

Promotes the use of native plants in home landscaping.

Telephone(219) 945-0543
Contact PersonPat Rosenwinkel

Grand Kankakee Marsh County Park

21690 Range Line Road, Hebron, IN, 46341
www.lakecountyparks.com

Hunting, wildlife and bird viewing, biking, hayride tours and canoe workshops make up the majority of recreation opportunities at the Marsh. The levees are also heavily used as bridle trails. GKM, along with Stoney Run and Deep River, are the Lake County ...

Telephone(219) 769-7275
Contact PersonRobert Studebaker

Hammond Parks and Recreation Department

5825 Sohl Ave., Hammond, IN, 46320-2358
www.gohammond.com/web/index.php?parks

Provides recreational programs for Hammond residents.

Telephone(219) 853-6378

Hammond Parks Foundation Inc.

3031 Mahoney Drive, Hammond, IN, 46323-2700
www.gohammond.com/web/index.php?id=257,0,0,1,0,0

Organization supporting Hammond parks.

Telephone(219) 931-5960
Contact PersonMike Wooden

Highland Parks and Recreation Department

2450 Lincoln Street, Highland, IN, 46322
www.highlandparks.org/

Facilities and programs to meet the leisure needs of all ages.

Telephone(219) 838-0114
Contact PersonAlex Brown, Superintendent

Hub Pool

1000 E. South Street, Crown Point, IN
www.crownpoint.in.gov/parksweb/

The Hub Pool will be open on Saturdays and Sundays ONLY beginning Saturday, May 21st, 2011. The pool will also be open on Memorial Day (Monday, May 23rd).

Telephone(219) 661-2271
Contact PersonJennie Burgess

Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore

1215 N. State Road 49, Porter, IN, 46304
www.nps.gov/indu/planyourvisit/idnlvc.htm

Visitors center: •View lobby displays about Porter County, Indiana Dunes State Park, and Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore •View the Artist-in-Residence exhibit •Watch the short orientation video "Child of the Northwest Wind" •Shop in the Ea ...

Telephone(219) 926-7561

International Friendship Gardens

2055 US Hwy 12, Michigan City, IN, 46360
www.friendshipgardens.org/

To create a botanical environment that promotes world friendship through ethnic gardens, and enhances the lives of visitors by artistic, musical and nature related educational programs. $4.00 admission fee.

Telephone219-878-9885

Lake County Fairgrounds

889 S Court Street, Crown Point, IN, 46307
www.crownpoint.net/fairgrounds.htm

Since 1852, The Lake County Fairgrounds of Crown Point, Indiana have been the proud site for the Lake County Fair. In early August, as it has for many years, the fairgrounds welcome thousands of visitors. The fairgrounds provide an attractive setting: his ...

Telephone(219) 661-3071

Lake County Parks and Recreation Department

8411 East Lincoln Highway, Crown Point, IN, 46307-88025
www.lakecountyparks.org/

Barrier free trails, fitness trails including handicap, hiking trails, jogging, cross country ski trails. Whihala Beach: About 1/3 mile beach side trail along Lake Michigan’s waterfront. Gibson Woods/Hammond: About 3 miles of wooded trail, fla ...

Telephone(219) 945-0543
Contact PersonRobert Nickovich

Lake Etta County Park

4801 West 29th Avenue, Gary, IN
www.lakecountyparks.com/lakeetta.html

105 acres. Fishing pier, trails, open play areas, playground, swimming lake, volleyball, water slides, boat rentals, recreational equipment rental, canoe launch, restrooms, showers, concessions and shelters. New wedding pergola and banquet hall at Lake E ...

Telephone(219) 769-PARK

Lake Station Parks and Recreation Department

2701 Fairview Avenue, Lake Station, IN, 46305
www.lakestation.in.gov/parks.html

Neighborhood park hours are from dusk 'til dawn. Please respect the park and others that use the park. Also, please keep the park looking clean. Pickup after yourself and your dogs.

Telephone(219) 962-7508

Lemon Lake County Park

6322 W 133rd Avenue, Crown Point, IN, 46307
www.lakecountyparks.com/parks/lemon_lake.html

•Barbeque facilities •Barrier free toilets •Basketball •Cross country ski rentals (Dec.-March when snowconditions permit) •Cross country ski trails •72 hole championship disc golf courses open year-round •Fishing (not currently stocked ...

Telephone(219) 663-7627
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