Hammond Parks & Recreation

10/13/2026

🏓 219Pickleball FALL & HOLIDAY 2026 IS HERE! 🏓

There is an exciting lineup coming your way at 219Pickleball! Ladies Nights, DJ Bilski, our 2-Year Anniversary Celebration, Black Friday Pickleball, Paddles for Paws, Holiday Divas, Ugly Sweater Scramble, holiday tournaments, and more. Check out the flyer and get these dates on your calendar!

🔥 PICKLEMANIA PRESENTS: FALL BRAWL - BRAWL FOR A CAUSE! 🔥
This year, Fall Brawl is about more than great pickleball. 219Pickleball is proud to partner with the Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce to help local families and individuals in need. 20% of Fall Brawl net tournament proceeds will be donated to help those in need locally, with the Lakeshore Chamber assisting with distribution. 219Pickleball will also be holding a non-perishable food drive beginning November 1st. Donations can be dropped off right here at 219Pickleball, and the Lakeshore Chamber will help get those donations into the hands of people in our community who need them.

FALL BRAWL DIVISIONS:
Gender Doubles • Ages 16–49 • 3.0–4.5
Gender Doubles • 50+
Mixed Doubles • Ages 16–49 & 50+

🔥 NEW THIS YEAR — SINGLES DIVISIONS!

Great competition. Electric atmosphere. And this year, a chance to make an impact beyond the courts. BRAWL FOR A CAUSE. ❤️

Register now on PickleballTournaments.com for one of the most electric indoor tournaments of the fall!

09/27/2026

Purdue Northwest hosted its annual Fall Sports Fest at Dowling Park today! 🦁👏

It’s always great to see the students, community members, athletes, and their families come together to celebrate and cheer on all of PNW’s talented athletic teams. 🐾 🎉

09/25/2026

Mayor Tom is excited for another virtual morning connecting with our community, and he’s ready to pick the winning name for our biweekly livestream! We’re getting together a day early this time, so tune in Thursday, October 1st, at 10:30 AM for our next Virtual Morning. ☀️📱

Catch city updates, ask your questions, and hear what’s happening in Hammond from wherever you are! Mayor Tom will look through the community’s suggestions and pick the winning name for the stream LIVE! Thanks to everyone who has shared an idea so far. Have one more? Leave it in the comments before Thursday! 💬

Streaming Locations:
Facebook Live: Go Hammond
The City of Hammond YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/

09/17/2026

09/07/2026

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the City of Hammond wish our residents and neighbors a happy Labor Day! Today, we honor the hard work, dedication, and contributions of all the professionals in our community. Whether you’re taking time for some well-deserved relaxation or having fun with loved ones, we hope you have a safe and enjoyable holiday! ☀️🇺🇸

As a reminder, Hammond City Hall and its offices will be closed today. Our offices will resume normal business hours tomorrow, Tuesday, September 8th.

09/03/2026

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. is excited to announce a new opportunity for residents to connect with him directly!

In addition to Mayor’s Night Out, which is held throughout the year in each of Hammond’s six council districts, a Virtual Morning with Mayor Tom will stream live every other Friday at 10:30 AM on the Go Hammond page and the City of Hammond’s YouTube channel.

This will allow residents to receive updates, ask questions, and learn about all the great things happening in Hammond from anywhere using their phone, computer, or other electronic device!

The first Virtual Morning with Mayor Tom is happening TOMORROW, Friday, September 4th, at 10:30 AM. Bring your questions, come ready to learn, and share this new opportunity with other Hammond residents who may be interested!

09/01/2026

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the City of Hammond invite you to attend Hammond’s 9/11 25th Anniversary Commemoration Ceremony on Friday, September 11th at 10 AM at the Hammond Sportsplex (6630 Indianapolis Blvd, Hammond, IN).

All residents and neighbors are welcome as our community comes together to remember the lives lost on September 11th, 2001, and honor the courage and sacrifice of our first responders.

08/28/2026

Coming soon to Hammond’s Pulaski Park! ✨📣

Lace up your cleats and skate shoes! ⚽️ 🛹 Construction is under way for a new soccer field and skate park, tentatively scheduled to open in October 2026.

We will make sure to keep you posted as these projects progress! 👏

08/24/2026

The City of Hammond Mayor's Office of Economic Development will host their annual Job Fair at the Civic Center on Thursday, September 24th from 11a-3p. Contact Melissa at [email protected] or call (219) 853- 7312.