St. Patrick's County Park

08/26/2026

Save the Date - Just one month away!
🎬Zootopia 2! ✨

Grab the whole family, bring your favorite blankets, and join us under the stars for a fun-filled Family Movie Night! 💚 💜

Enjoy delicious bites from local food trucks before settling in for an evening of laughter, excitement, and family fun. Cheer on Judy and Nick as they tackle another wild case in a new adventure the whole family will love. 🌟

📅 Friday, Sept. 25, 2026
🕕 Preshow: 6:30 PM | 🎬 Movie: 7:00 PM
📍 St. Patrick’s County Park Amphitheater Hill 50651 Laurel Rd., South Bend
🎟️ Free event courtesy of Everwise Credit Union, Force.Tech, & St. Joseph County Parks

08/24/2026

On September 3, discover the nocturnal world of Indiana's flying mammal with bat Biologist Jeremy Sheets. We will begin with an indoor presentation about bats found in Indiana, followed by examining bats as they are caught in mist nets. Then enjoy an ice cream sundae with toppings pollinated by fruit bats. Participants should meet at St. Patrick' s County Park in the Harvest Room. Program is 7-9pm and is recommended for children 7 and older. Fee is $7/person. Registration and payment required by September 1, call (574) 277-4828.

08/23/2026

Clear, cool, and canoes, all beautiful words this time of year! The canoe and kayak rentals will be open from 11am until 4pm today at St. Patrick’s County Park. Relax and enjoy the natural beauty along the St. Joe River.

08/22/2026

Canoe & Kayak Rentals are open this weekend, August 22 & 23 at St. Patrick's County Park!

Grab a paddle, get outside, and enjoy a beautiful day on the water. Come explore St. Patrick's County Park from a different perspective! Rental hours are 11am-4pm. Visit https://www.sjcparks.org/1061/CanoeKayakSUP-Rentals for more information.

08/14/2026

Early bib pick-up for Running Wild starts today (8/14) at Noon and goes until 6pm. Bibs may be picked up at St. Patrick's County Park under the Pfeil Pavilion. Haven't had a chance to register for Running Wild yet? There is still time! Visit https://sjcparks.org/1019/Running-Wild to sign-up today!

A big thank you to sponsors Surf Internet and Indiana Trust Wealth Management! Your partnership helps make Running Wild possible while supporting park improvements and outdoor programs across St. Joseph County.

08/10/2026

08/05/2026

Families, make the most of the last few weeks of summer with some Good Clean Dirty Fun! 🌿💦

Don't forget to join us today, August 5, from 6:00–8:00 p.m. at the Brown Barn at St. Patrick's County Park for an evening of muddy, hands-on outdoor adventures! Make mud pies in the mud kitchen, create muddy masterpieces with mud painting, go fishing, scoop the pond for tadpoles, blow giant bubbles, and so much more.

This event is FREE, thanks to the generous support of the Dr. Elmer R. Graber Youth Fund for Exploring Nature.

We'll be keeping an eye on the weather, but the current forecast looks like we'll be able to enjoy the full event before any rain is expected to arrive around 8:00 p.m.

Come dressed to get dirty and ready for an evening of outdoor fun! 🍃🪣🐸

08/04/2026

Families, make the most of the last few weeks of summer with some Good Clean Dirty Fun! Make a mud pie in the mud kitchen, paint with mud, go fishing, scoop in the pond for tadpoles, blow giant bubbles and more this Wednesday, August 5, 6-8pm at the Brown Barn at St. Patrick's County Park. Join us for this free event!

07/22/2026

🌲🧘 Yoga Among the Pines! 🧘🌲
Renew your mind, body, and spirit as you enjoy yoga surrounded by the beauty of nature at St. Patrick's County Park. Breathe in the fresh air, relax beneath the shade of the pine trees, and reconnect with the outdoors.

📅 Session Dates
• Sunday, August 2, 2026 - Register by July 30
• Sunday, August 23, 2026 - Register by August 20
To register call (574) 277-4828

🕒 Time: 3:00–4:00 p.m. (each session)

📍 Location: St. Patrick's County Park
Park in the White Barn parking lot, where you'll be directed to the yoga site.

💲 Fee: $15 per person, per session / Ages 16 and older / Registration Required

Please bring your own yoga mat, water bottle, and towel.

☔ In the event of rain or lightning, the class will be held under the Pfeil Pavilion or in the White Barn Harvest Room.