Valpo Parks

06/25/2026

What a week for youth softball! 🥎 Teams battled it out for championships across all four divisions. Congratulations to the 2026 winners and a special shout out to our Valpo 6U & 8U teams for taking 2nd place in their tournaments! 🥈

Thank you to the players, coaches, families, and volunteers who made this season one to remember. We appreciate everyone's hard work and sportsmanship and look forward to seeing you back on the field this fall! 🍂

Register for fall league by Aug 31st ➡ https://valpoparks.org/251/Softball

06/19/2026

Swing. Rally. Repeat. 🎾

Summer tennis has been a hit on the courts and we're just getting started!

06/17/2026

Get ready for a bigger than ever celebration of America’s 250th birthday! This year’s City of Valparaiso 4th of July Celebration includes an enhanced fireworks show with an action-packed, dazzling display designed exclusively for this milestone anniversary. Bring a chair or blanket and make a night of it with Valparaiso ❤️🤍💙

For details on all weeklong events visit: https://www.ci.valparaiso.in.us/1701/America-250-Celebration

Special Thank You to our 4th of July Celebration Sponsors
𝑭𝒊𝒓𝒆𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌𝒔: Olthof Homes • UChicago Medicine
𝑺𝒏𝒂𝒄𝒌 𝑺𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒕: 1st Source Bank • M.E. Simpson Co., Inc.
𝑰𝒏 𝑲𝒊𝒏𝒅: Urschel Laboratories, Inc.

06/15/2026

There's Chicago from a postcard… and then there's Chicago from 1,000 feet in the air and the middle of the river at night. 🌃 We got both. Our Day Trip crew soaked up stunning views at 360 Chicago, then cruised the Chicago River and Lakefront as they took in the glittering night skyline.

Spots are still available for our Shipshewana Countryside Living Tour Day Trip! If you loved this one, you won't want to miss what's next. Snag your spot before it's gone 👉 https://valpoparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program?category=7

06/11/2026

Little ones, big fun! 🌞 Our Summer Days at Discovery Cottage is the perfect summer adventure for ages 4–5. There's still time to sign up for the last week:𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟮-𝟮𝟲! Whether you're looking to keep your kiddo social this summer or want to give Discovery Cottage a try, this is the perfect place to start.

06/09/2026

06/08/2026

What a catch! 🎣 Rogers Lakewood Park's Take-A-Kid Fishing event was one for the books!

06/05/2026

This weekend is packed with FREE family fun at Valpo Parks!

🐟 Saturday, June 6 🎣 Take a Kid Fishing Derby
It's a DNR Free Fishing Day, so kids 16 & under are welcome to join in this fun morning of fishing, food and friendly competition at Rogers Lakewood Park! Fishing begins at 8am and awards at noon.

🚒 Sunday, June 7 🏎️ Touch a Truck
Join us at Central Park Plaza 11am–1pm to explore all kinds of big rigs and vehicles hands on! Snap photos, enjoy the food trucks and DJ, and more.

☔️ Both events rain or shine!

06/04/2026

Our final camp counselor highlight video features Mango and Pigeon, our resident camp song experts! Tune in to hear a snippet of their favorite songs and what else they love about camp 🎶

You can still sign up for upcoming weeks of camp! Sign up week by week or multiple at a time, whatever your style. See you at Rogers Lakewood ☀

06/03/2026

UPDATE: The playground is back open! Please note that the sensory wall is temporarily off-limits (look for the construction tape) but will be available again tomorrow. Thank you for your patience!

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Heads up! Foundation Meadows is closed tomorrow morning (6/4) for playground maintenance. We anticipate reopening in the afternoon and will share updates as they're available.