Creekside Trails

This outdoor recreation area offers over 13 miles of multi-use, soft-surface trails for biking, hiking, and walking, including a dedicated kid’s loop. Open dawn to dusk, seven days a week (weather permitting), the trails are free to the public; night riding is prohibited. Two trailheads with on-site parking are available. Please note that restrooms are not available at this location.

The mission for Creekside Trails:

To be free and open to the public and all members of the community;
Provide a full spectrum, recreational riding experience for riders of all ages, skills and abilities;
To be an extension of the paved pathways that connect Valparaiso;
Serve the non-motorized transportation community with off-road trails;
Provide sustainable revenue for the ongoing maintenance and operation of the facility.

Trail Updates

To learn more about Creekside Trails and to stay up-to-date on volunteer days, trial conditions and more, please 'like' our Facebook page by clicking HERE! Join the Creekside Trails Fan Page Facebook group HERE to meet new friends and organize group rides.

Admission

Creekside Trails is free to the public. A donation box is onsite, but a contribution is not required to utilize the park.

Park Hours & Rules

Creekside Trails is open dawn to dusk seven days a week, weather permitting. Night riding is not authorized.

Authorized users

Persons riding non-motorized, activity specific bicycles
Pedestrians permitted on designated multi-use trails and spectating areas
Persons using other recreational amenities as designated
Children under age of eighteen (18) must always be supervised by a parent or other responsible caretaker age eighteen (18) or over, except with special permission
Dogs permitted on leash only

Unauthorized users

No persons riding motorcycles or other motorized vehicles
No equestrians allowed

Required safety equipment

Riders are responsible for wearing a helmet with chin strap buckled
Recommended safety equipment
Gloves, knee/shin pads, arm/elbow pads, full face helmet, etc.

Other Rules

All persons entering Creekside Trails are subject to adopted Valpo Parks policies not expressly stated in the Creekside Trails special policies.

Join Us on the Trails

April - October
Tuesday Group Ride 5:30 pm Start
Wednesday Group Run 6:00 pm Start
Thursday Weekly events will be posted on our Facebook Page

Trails Rental Information

Call the Valpo Parks Office to reserve. Certificate of Insurance will be required.

1-3 Hours: $345
3-6 Hours: $650
All Day: $900 (7am – Dusk)

Rental Fee Includes

Exclusive access to 12+ miles of multi-use trails during the event
(2) event Facebook posts promoting the event
Trails will be mowed and maintained prior to event day

Optional A la Carte Items (pending availability)

Event barricades: (10) for $100
Course arrows: $50
20x20 Tent: $295
20x40 Tent: $335
Chairs: $2 per chair
Stage/Podium: $60