Valparaiso Parks & Recreation, IN

Polar Bear 5K

Join Valpo Parks for the NEW Polar Bear 5K at Creekside Trails! This cross-country style race is fun for the whole family with a 5K course through the Creekside property.
2021 Shelter Reservations

Valpo Parks is now accepting shelter reservations for the 2021 season! These open-air shelters can be reserved for family gatherings, birthday parties, company picnics, and more! Reservations are accepted 8am - 5pm, Monday - Friday, by calling the Valpo Parks office at (219) 462-5144.
Winter at Valpo Parks

Enjoy all that Valpo Parks has to offer...even in the winter! Pictured is Rogers-Lakewood, the perfect place to walk pathways and enjoy nature.
ValPAWraiso Dog Park

ValPAWraiso Dog Park memberships are now available! Go fetch your one for you and your furry friends to enjoy!

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...

Mar 13
Craft Class: Bunny Door Hanger
Get ready to "hop" into spring with an adorable bunny door hanger! It's the perfect addition to your home decor with your personalized touch!

Apr 18
Active Kids Day
Get involved and be active as local organizations showcase their programs and activities. Interested in being a vendor or sponsor? Please contact Valpo Parks at 219-462-5144

Apr 24
Spring Kids Closet Sale
Patrons may shop 30+ vendor tables of gently used infant, toddler, and children apparel, toys, furniture, and more. Interested in begin a vendor? $45 for first table, $20 each additional table. Please contact Valpo Parks office to register as a vendor 219-462-5144

May 1
Craft Class: String Art Vase
String art is easy and fun! Keep this craft for yourself as a great conversation piece or gift it to a special Mom in your life.

May 6
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. The Valpo Parks Foundation is proud to recognize their partnership efforts as residents, business owners and statesmen of the community

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.
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...
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.