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  1. Discover a new favorite band or come back for a favorite as the Summer Concert Series features artists of all musical styles. Bring your picnic or plan to have carry out from a local restaurant, bring

    Summer Concert Series

    Discover a new favorite band or come back for a favorite as the Summer Concert Series features artists of all musical styles. Bring your picnic or plan to have carry out from a local restaurant, bring your blanket or chairs to enjoy the FREE concerts in the park.
  2. Join us for the 43rd running of the Popcorn Panic. A community tradition for over four decades. This event has over 1,200 participants annually, running and walking through our tree-lined city streets

    Popcorn Panic 5M Run & 5K Run/Walk

    Join us for the 43rd running of the Popcorn Panic. A community tradition for over four decades. This event has over 1,200 participants annually, running and walking through our tree-lined city streets. In teams or as individuals, one can choose to run the 5 miles or shorten it up with a 5K run or walk.
  3. Experience the thrill of bicycling by starlight at the annual family friendly Valpo Night Ride! This 10-mile ride begins and ends at Central Park Plaza, Downtown Valparaiso and allows participants to

    Valpo Night Ride

    Experience the thrill of bicycling by starlight at the annual family friendly Valpo Night Ride! This 10-mile ride begins and ends at Central Park Plaza, Downtown Valparaiso and allows participants to ride in and around the City at a safe pace at night.
  4. Join Valpo Parks as we encourage the community to come out and get fit! Participants can attend FREE fitness classes led by local instructors on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays throughout the summer

    FREE Downtown Fitness

    Join Valpo Parks as we encourage the community to come out and get fit! Participants can attend FREE fitness classes led by local instructors on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays throughout the summer at Central Park Plaza. No registration is required and all ages welcome!
  5. We take pride in Valpo Parks Golf! If you haven’t checked out our two courses, what are you waiting for? Creekside and Forest Park Golf Courses offer a complete golfing experience!

    Valpo Parks Golf

    We take pride in Valpo Parks Golf! If you haven’t checked out our two courses, what are you waiting for? Creekside and Forest Park Golf Courses offer a complete golfing experience!
  6. Now registering for Baseball Challenger League! This league is designed for individuals with special needs to learn to play the game with modifications for every individual’s ability.

    Baseball Challenger League

    Now registering for Baseball Challenger League! This league is designed for individuals with special needs to learn to play the game with modifications for every individual’s ability.
  7. The time has come for you to enjoy our hidden gem at Berkeley Park! This will be a four-on-four format with a coed and women's bracket. Limited number of spots available! Double elimination, guarantee

    Beach Volleyball Tournament

    The time has come for you to enjoy our hidden gem at Berkeley Park! This will be a four-on-four format with a coed and women's bracket. Limited number of spots available! Double elimination, guaranteed 3 games. Call the Valpo Parks office to register by August 1st.
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  1. Northwest Indiana Symphony at Central Park Plaza

    Central Park Plaza

    Central Park Plaza is located in downtown Valparaiso offers plenty of space for weddings, services, entertainment needs, and more. Features include the Porter Health Amphitheater, splash-pad play area, accessible restrooms, and a seating capacity of 150. Read on...
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    Valpo Parks Foundation

    The Valpo Parks Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, exists to support the Valpo Parks Department. The Foundation serves as a catalyst to bring projects to fruition, capturing the spirit of residents to make our community even stronger. Read on...
  3. Girls playing golf

    Valpo Parks Golf

    Valpo Parks Golf consists of two great public golf courses located just miles apart. Forest Park Golf Course and Creekside Golf Course & Training Center create a 360 degree golfing experience for people of all ages, abilities and interest levels. Read on...
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  1. Jul 30

  2. ValPAWraiso Dog Park Ribbon Cutting & Celebration

    New Date! Valpo Parks invites you to sit, stay, and play at the ValPAWraiso Dog Park Ribbon Cutting & Celebration on Friday, July 30th from 4:30pm-7:00pm. Our team has patiently waited for the perfect time that we all could gather safely.
  1. Aug 7

  2. Craft Class: DIY Dreamcatcher

    A perfect addition to any room, let your creativity soar as you make your very own dreamcatcher.
  1. Aug 12

  2. Pathways & Pizza Group Bike Ride

    Nothing wraps up a community bike ride better than pizza! Join us as we start and end this ride at Central Par Plaza and enjoy some free pizza afterwards. All of our community bike rides are FREE and start and end at the listed Valpo park.
  1. Aug 14

  2. 10K Cyclocross Race

    Creekside short course will feature pavement, wooded trails, grass, steep hills and obstacles requiring the rider to quickly dismount, carry the bike while navigating the obstruction, and remount.
  1. Aug 28

  2. Valpo Night Ride

    Experience the thrill of bicycling by starlight! This organized 10-mile bicycle ride allows participants to ride the City as a group at a safe pace.
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  1. Valpo Parks and Recreation 2020-21 Master Plan Underway

    Valpo Parks may be more than 75 years old, yet it continues to reinvent itself. To ensure Parks continues to stay at the forefront of recreation, a new Master Plan process was launched in 2020, looking to the community for the best ideas.

  2. Valpo Parks Foundation 501(c)3 elects 2021 officers, adds three members to the Board

    Valpo Parks Foundation, is pleased to announce the addition of three new board members: Matt Evans, Christy Graf and Bill Oeding.

  3. City of Valparaiso begins Phase 1 of new skatepark

    Valpo Parks is excited to announce Phase 1 of a new skatepark is underway. Phase 1 will include virtual public engagement, site analysis, skatepark and landscape design plans. Read on...
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  1. Valparaiso, IN 46385
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