Creekside Classic Strategy
Fireside Chat - Urschel Field
Fireside Chat โ Banta Senior Center
Valpo Parks, Next Generation Skatepark
Fireside Chat - Central Park Plaza
Fireside Chat - Forest Park Golf Course
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, Valparaiso!
Master Plan Community Input session tonight!
Golf Skills #7 with Nancy Bender
LPGA Golfing Professional Nancy Bender continues to show us how you can keep improving your golf skills!
In this video, Nancy teaches us how to properly hit out of the sand. Remember, when hitting out of the sand, make sure you donโt ground your club and hit the sand first!
Tag Valpo Parks and @Valpo Parks Golf - Forest Park & Creekside Golf Course with #ValpoParksSkills with your best sand shot!
Golf Skills #6 with Nancy Bender
LPGA Golfing Professional Nancy Bender continues to show us how you can keep improving your golf skills in your backyard.
In this video, Nancy teaches us how to play base golf. Set up your field and practice hitting your target!
Tag Valpo Parks and Valpo Parks Golf - Forest Park & Creekside Golf Course with #ValpoParksSkills with your backyard base golf video!
Horticulture Around the City
Did you know that our talented Horticulture team grows all the plants you see around the city from start to finish? The new greenhouse has been the perfect space for them to work their magic to create these colorful landscapes. Growing in house saves close to 66% of the cost of buying from a grower and it enables them to have the latest varieties before they hit the general retail market!
We're extremely lucky to have such talented individuals working for Valpo Parks! Green โThumbs Upโ ๐ฑ๐ #ValpoParks #ParksAndRecreation #Horticulture #Greenhouse
Captrust Lakeside at ValPAWraiso Dog Park
Did you know that Captrust Lakeside has an office dog?? ๐
Check out our latest video featuring our friends (& their furry friends) at Captrust Lakeside sharing why the ValPAWraiso Dog Park was an important project for them to support.
Special thanks to Captrust Lakeside and all the generous sponsors and donors that made this project a reality! We look forward to Phase II coming this fall. ๐พ
Golf Skills #5 with Nancy Bender
LPGA Golfing Professional Nancy Bender continues to show us how you can keep improving your golf skills in a fun and creative way.
In this video, Nancy teaches us how to use a simple household item to practice your takeaway and follow through. All you need is a frying pan, arrows, a tennis ball and some space!
Tag Valpo Parks and Valpo Parks Golf - Forest Park & Creekside Golf Course with #ValpoParksSkills with your frying pan drill video!
Golf Skills #4 with Nancy Bender
With rain in the forecast, LPGA Golfing Professional Nancy Bender brings you another way to practice your putting game indoors. Have fun by playing Tic-Tac-Toe! Either with a partner or by yourself, itโs a great way to practice focusing on the hole. โณ
City of Valpo Memorial Day Service
Golf Skills #3 with Nancy Bender
Hey all you golfers! Are you ready to hit the course this week at Valpo Parks Golf - Forest Park & Creekside Golf Course?! โณ
In this video, Nancy teaches us three simple putting drills that can help your overall scores. Have a yard stick ready to work on this training technique at home and we hope to see you on the green soon!
ValPAWraiso Opens Wednesday (5/20)
Opening day of ValPAWraiso Dog Park is quickly approaching! Dan McGuire is here to cover all the details on how to get your membership and updated guidelines due to Covid-19.
Steve Martinson at the Greenhouse
We stopped by our greenhouse to chat with our Horticulture Superintendent, Steve Martinson. Take a look at all the flowers that will be brightening up our parks in just a week! ๐ธ๐ฟ
Golf Skills #2 with Nancy Bender
LPGA Golfing Professional Nancy Bender continues to show us how you can keep improving your golf skills and what better day to practice putting than on #NationalMiniatureGolfDay โณ
In this video, Nancy teaches us how to play Low Score. See how she plays nine holes and try it at home to work on your short game! And be sure to take those skills on over to Zao Island to celebrate this great holiday ๐
Tag Valpo Parks and Valpo Parks Golf - Forest Park & Creekside Golf Course with #ValpoParksSkills with your score!
Matt Lottich with Valpo Parks
Valpo Parksโ Kevin Nuppnau sits down with former Stanford basketball standout and current Valparaiso University Men's Basketball head coach, Matt Lottich, to talk sports, life and Valpo. We hope you enjoy! Go Crusaders!
Drum roll, please...๐ฅ
It's official, the 2020 Rogers Lakewood Park Season Passes are available for purchase! You and your family can have unlimited access to views like this all summer long ๐
Call us at (219) 462-5144 to purchase your pass. We can then send your pass by mail or arrange curbside pickup.
For pricing visit: https://bit.ly/RogersLakewoodPasses
Valpo Parks Basketball Drills
Get to your driveway and start dribbling with our #ValpoParksDrills! Our Basketball Dribbling Drills are provided by Coach Walls. Thanks Coach! Valpo HS 411
๐ Crossover Dribbling
Challenge: Dribble five times with your right hand, crossover, and dribble five times with your left hand.
๐ In & Out Dribbling
Challenge: Dribble 30 seconds with each hand.
๐ Push-Pull Dribbling
Challenge: Dribble 30 seconds with each hand.
To progress to something more difficult, dribble two balls at the same time. Practice keeping your eyes up. Record how long you can go without losing the ball or looking down. Keep track on a piece of paper and record your progress. Stay positive and keep practicing!
Golf Skills #1 with Nancy Bender
Valpo Parks Golf is fortunate to have LPGA Golfing Professional Nancy Bender as part of our team! Follow along as Nancy shows us how you can keep improving through practice, regardless of the playing conditions. โณ
In this video, Nancy teaches how to maintain a proper grip on your club to achieve a good solid swing. Have a yard stick ready to work on this training technique at home!
Benefits of a Proper Grip
โช๏ธ Less reliant on timing
โช๏ธ Feeling more natural throughout the swing
โช๏ธ Allowing you a smoother release, easier draws, and helping with a strong body rotation through the ball
Tag Valpo Parks and Valpo Parks Golf - Forest Park & Creekside Golf Course with #ValpoParksSkills to show us a picture or video of you mastering the proper golf grip.
Guess Which Pathway - Game 4
Pathway #4: Guess Which Pathway! The classic mystery Valparaiso Pathways game ๐ด
Clues: I am 1.1 miles in length. I connect Evans Ave. and Vale Park Rd./E 400 N. I pass by a beautiful residential area with many great amenities for owners and their pets!
Which pathway am I?
Share your guess in the comments below using the #ValpoPathways
A Word From Scott Drew, Baylor Basketball Coach
Itโs always great to hear from Scott Drew, Baylor Basketball Coach. Listen up kids, heโs got some great advice on staying active and safe while at home. Thanks, Coach!
