Hammond Parks & Recreation

05/27/2026

The Hammond Indiana Police Department's Picnics in the Parks are BACK for the summer! First up, Edison Park, on June 11 from Noon - 2pm!

Picnic in the Park is back for the summer!

Join us for the first event of the season on June 11 at Edison Park from 12p-2p. Bring the family, enjoy the afternoon, and come out for a great time in the community. We hope to see you there!

05/25/2026

05/23/2026

Hammond residents! Doors open at 9a! Don't forget your ID!

TODAY! Doors open at 9a. Don't forget your ID.

Don't miss the Hammond Park Foundation's annual Flower Giveaway on Saturday, May 23rd!

Hammond residents only. Must show valid ID with Hammond address.
Call (219) 853-6378 for more information.

05/22/2026

Check our these cool pics from the Harrison Park Project. The pond has been dug out, deepened, and a liner added so it can support aquatic life!

05/20/2026

Thanks for the coverage The Times of Northwest Indiana and thanks again to the Area Career Center (Hammond) and The Home Depot for this great project!

High school students from the Area Career Center joined Home Depot staff and volunteers Thursday to build benches for parks throughout the city, putting their trade skills to the test.

05/14/2026

This morning, volunteers from Team Depot, The Home Depot’s associate volunteer force, teamed up with Area Career Center (Hammond) construction students to build park benches for the City of Hammond at the Hammond Home Depot store.
The project will help make Hammond’s parks more accessible and welcoming for older adults, parents with young children, individuals with disabilities and other community members who rely on benches as necessary rest stops.
Many thanks to the ACC kids and The Home Depot for this amazing gift to Hammond's parks!

04/02/2026

Fun times at the American Veterans Motorcycle Riders Association's Bikes and Bunnies Event!

03/05/2026

🏆 Hammond’s Greatest Sports Achievement – The Vote Is On!

A charter NFL franchise.
A state championship that brought 50,000+ downtown.
A golden era of football.
Little League magic in Williamsport.
Three runners. Three days. History made.

Hammond’s sports story is legendary and now you get to decide which moment stands tallest.

Watch the short highlight video, relive the memories, and cast your vote to crown Hammond’s Greatest Sports Achievement. Be part of the debate. Be part of history.

🎉 The winner will be revealed at the Hammond Sports Hall of Fame Induction Dinner on March 10, 2026.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELkfl8qTLcw&t=19s

🗳️ Vote here: bit.ly/4qZ6H5G

02/26/2026

“I want to congratulate Governor Braun for signing into law Senate Bill 27 that sets up the framework to bring the Chicago Bears to Hammond and Northwest Indiana. This is a historic day for our state. The Bears have witnessed over the past several months how efficient government works. From the st...