Valparaiso Parks & Recreation, IN

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...
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...
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...

Sep 25
Creekside MTB Championship
Race categories include XC, Short Track and Fat Tire. Awards to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place per age division. Exact race schedule will be released closer to the event date.

Oct 2
Fall Kid's Closet Sale
Patrons my shop 30+ vendor tables of gently used infant, toddler, and children's apparel, toys, furniture, and more. Vendor fee: $45 first table, $20 for each additional table For information on being a Kid's Closet Sale Vendor, visit ValpoParks.org

Oct 7
Valparaiso Parks Foundation's Friends and Legends Event
Join us as we honor outstanding individuals and continue the Valpo Parks Foundation legacy. Each one of the honorees merits the awards in their advocacy and actions where parks, and Valpo as a whole are concerned.

Oct 10
Scarecrows from Scratch
Put together your own child-sized scarecrow. All materials provided. Participants are welcome to bring their own scarecrow clothes.

Oct 16
Day Trip: Starved Rock Fall Colors, Utica, IL
Experience Starved Rock State Park during the most beautiful time of the year! Day trip includes a trolley ride with lunch at Starved Rock Lodge, guided walk to scenic Council Overhang and Ottawa Canyon, motorcoach transportation.

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.
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.
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...