Valparaiso Parks & Recreation, IN

Central Park Plaza

Central Park Plaza located in downtown Valparaiso offers plenty of space for weddings, services, entertainment needs, and more. Features include the Northwest 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...

Nov 6
Craft Class: Fall Decor Wood Sign
Celebrate sweater weather as you create a beautiful wood sign to make your home feel like fall. Its the perfect addition to any front porch or mantel.

Nov 11
Veteran's Day Observance
All are invited to honor our military veterans. There will be a reciting of all names inscribed on the Duty & Sacrifice monument which is devoted to military service people from the Valpo area who gave their lives in the service of their country.

Nov 12
First Skate Fundraiser
An extraordinary experience with bragging rights for being the first on the ice this season! Tickets benefit the Valpo Parks Foundation which brings people and community resources together to enhance and sustain the highest quality park facilities and programs.

Nov 27
Winter Fest & Tree Lighting
Enjoy caroling, figure skating performances, photos with Santa and the lighting of the Central Park Plaza Christmas tree. The ice rink will have a special of $7 admission and skate rental with a receipt from a downtown business in support of Small Business Saturday from 7-10pm.

Dec 4
Day Trip: Chicago Progressive Bakery Tour
Visit 4 ethnic bakeries and shops in Chicago throughout this very popular progressive tour. A step-on guide will be on the bus to provide narration of Christmas holiday traditions for the Polish, Germans, Italians, Irish and more!

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...