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Help us welcome Tristan Leonhard to the Valpo Parks team! ๐Ÿ‘‹  Tristan is stepping into the role of Operations Director, a...
09/28/2023

Help us welcome Tristan Leonhard to the Valpo Parks team! ๐Ÿ‘‹ Tristan is stepping into the role of Operations Director, armed with a wealth of invaluable experience. We're absolutely thrilled about the incredible contributions he's bound to make as we continue our mission to elevate our parks and enrich our community.

Thank you to Friends of Fishing for these photos and hosting another successful Fall Classic Fishing Derby! We love to s...
09/27/2023

Thank you to Friends of Fishing for these photos and hosting another successful Fall Classic Fishing Derby! We love to see everyone enjoying the lakes at Rogers Lakewood Park ๐ŸŽฃ

Congratulations to our Parks Director, Kevin Nuppnau, on being recognized in The Times of Northwest Indiana 20 under 40 ...
09/25/2023

Congratulations to our Parks Director, Kevin Nuppnau, on being recognized in The Times of Northwest Indiana 20 under 40 ๐ŸŽ‰ Valpo Parks is lucky to have his passion, leadership and dedication serving the Valparaiso community!

As director of Valpo Parks, Kevin Nuppnau oversees the entire parks operation, which consists of 1,000 acres of parkland, 22 park facilities, 36 full-time staff and more than 250 part-time

Our day trip crew had an absolutely ๐•“๐•–๐•’๐•ฆ๐•ฅ๐•š๐•—๐•ฆ๐• day as we visited the Chicago Botanic Gardens this week. Guests enjoyed a ...
09/24/2023

Our day trip crew had an absolutely ๐•“๐•–๐•’๐•ฆ๐•ฅ๐•š๐•—๐•ฆ๐• day as we visited the Chicago Botanic Gardens this week. Guests enjoyed a tram tour of the property before a private luncheon, and then had a chance to view the roses, lily pads, English Wall Garden and more! Our remaining 2023 Day Trips are sold out, but keep your eye open for a chance to join us in 2024! ๐ŸŒธ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒณ

Yet another sign that Flounder & Friends Skatepark grand opening is near ๐Ÿ˜„ Thanks Steindler Signs for your hard work!   ...
09/23/2023

Yet another sign that Flounder & Friends Skatepark grand opening is near ๐Ÿ˜„ Thanks Steindler Signs for your hard work!

Just 1 week left to order fundraiser shirts before September 30th!
stores.inksoft.com/valpo_parks_skatepark/shop/home

Valpo Parks recently received a $500 grant from First Things First Porter County in partnership with Kidworks, Llc to pr...
09/23/2023

Valpo Parks recently received a $500 grant from First Things First Porter County in partnership with Kidworks, Llc to provide training for our Discovery Cottage preschool teachers. The first training covered developmental milestones and strategies for the classroom. Together, Kidworks & Discovery Cottage will continue to invest in our teachers and be proactive in early learning education!

Pickleball League was kind of a big dill ๐Ÿ˜‰ Good luck to all of our players for the tournament next week and we hope to s...
09/22/2023

Pickleball League was kind of a big dill ๐Ÿ˜‰ Good luck to all of our players for the tournament next week and we hope to see you all back next season!

Next up for Adult Sports? Ping Pong! Join us indoors for Doubles Ping Pong on Wednesday evenings October 11 to December 6. Call the Valpo Parks Office at (219) 462-5144 to register your team. For more details, visit http://valpoparks.org/576/Doubles-Ping-Pong-League

Ready for some fall family fun? ๐Ÿ‚ Our Scarecrows from Scratch class has everything you need for a fun Saturday afternoon...
09/22/2023

Ready for some fall family fun? ๐Ÿ‚ Our Scarecrows from Scratch class has everything you need for a fun Saturday afternoon: all materials provided, snacks, and no clean-up to worry about after creating your scarecrow! For an additional personal touch, bring your own child's size clothing and pillowcase ๐Ÿ‘•

Familes with kids age 5+ are welcome! Register by September 28: https://valpoparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1665

Grindline Skateparks has been absolutely amazing to work with. Can't wait to see this park complete   ๐Ÿ›น
09/20/2023

Grindline Skateparks has been absolutely amazing to work with. Can't wait to see this park complete ๐Ÿ›น

Grab a partner and enter your coed, women's, or men's Ping Pong team for 7 weeks of regular matches followed by a double...
09/20/2023

Grab a partner and enter your coed, women's, or men's Ping Pong team for 7 weeks of regular matches followed by a double elimination tournament! Fill your Wednesday evenings October 11 to December 6 with some fun competition at the Banta Center ๐Ÿ“

Call the Valpo Parks Office at (219) 462-5144 to register your team. For more details, visit http://valpoparks.org/576/Doubles-Ping-Pong-League

Don't forget to order your very own Flounder & Friends shirt, inspired by Dug's vintage Flounder Skatepark T-shirt ๐Ÿ›น We ...
09/19/2023

Don't forget to order your very own Flounder & Friends shirt, inspired by Dug's vintage Flounder Skatepark T-shirt ๐Ÿ›น We are taking orders through the end of September to serve as a fundraiser for the park. T-shirts, tanks, and sweatshirts are available in both adult and youth sizes!

Click to order: https://stores.inksoft.com/valpo_parks_skatepark/shop/home

Most of your team may have hung up their cleats already, but we're not ready for adult softball to end just yet! Join us...
09/19/2023

Most of your team may have hung up their cleats already, but we're not ready for adult softball to end just yet! Join us for the Fall Men's Draft League to keep the fun going beyond the summer season. ๐ŸฅŽ๐Ÿ‚ Register by yourself and we'll put the teams together!

Register today โžก๏ธ https://valpoparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1813

It's almost time to serve up another season of Adult Volleyball ๐Ÿ Gather your team or register as a free agent for weekl...
09/18/2023

It's almost time to serve up another season of Adult Volleyball ๐Ÿ Gather your team or register as a free agent for weekly round robin play late October through March! All skill levels welcome.

โ˜Ž๏ธ Call the Valpo Parks office at 219-462-5144 this week to register, of find more info at http://valpoparks.org/236/Volleyball

The Fall Kids Closet Sale is exactly THREE weeks away! ๐Ÿ“… Join us Saturday, October 7 at Butterfield Pavilion to shop gen...
09/16/2023

The Fall Kids Closet Sale is exactly THREE weeks away! ๐Ÿ“… Join us Saturday, October 7 at Butterfield Pavilion to shop gently used children's apparel, clothes, furniture and more! ๐Ÿ‘•๐Ÿงธ

Wanna sell your gently used items? We have just a few vendors spots left! Get more details and apply for a booth at http://valpoparks.org/653/Kids-Closet-Sales

Add a personal touch to your festive front porch with an adorable spooky welcome sign! Join us at Banta Center on Saturd...
09/15/2023

Add a personal touch to your festive front porch with an adorable spooky welcome sign! Join us at Banta Center on Saturday, September 30 for our Halloween Decor Craft Class ๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿ‘ป No need to worry about materials, snacks, or clean-upโ€”leave that to us!

Registration closes September 21, so don't wait! https://valpoparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1662

We're getting amped up for Trails Fest and excited to Celebrate the Trails with you! Don't forget to register for any of...
09/14/2023

We're getting amped up for Trails Fest and excited to Celebrate the Trails with you!

Don't forget to register for any of the events listed here at bit.ly/TrailsFest ๐Ÿšด๐Ÿƒ There will also be activities that are free for anyone to enjoy all weekend, including live music, yard games, and more!

๐…๐ซ๐ข๐๐š๐ฒ, ๐Ÿ—/๐Ÿ๐Ÿ
Family Group Bike Ride: 6:00pm

๐’๐š๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐š๐ฒ, ๐Ÿ—/๐Ÿ๐Ÿ‘
Group Trail Run: 7:30am
20k E-Bike Race (Class 1): 11:00am
25k MTB Race (Elite, Sport, Base): 1:30pm
10k MTB Race (Junior, Intro): 4:00pm
Group Night Ride: 7:00pm

๐’๐ฎ๐ง๐๐š๐ฒ, ๐Ÿ—/๐Ÿ๐Ÿ’
Family Scavenger Hunt: 9:00am
The Ride Series (MTB 201): 9:00am
Group Hike & Dog Walk: 11:00am
Bike Challenge Contest: 1:00pm
The Ride Series (MTB JUMP Session): 2:00pm

bit.ly/TrailsFest

Be sure to check out our Popcorn Panic album but if we missed you, Valpo.Life captured so many smiling runners! Thanks t...
09/13/2023

Be sure to check out our Popcorn Panic album but if we missed you, Valpo.Life captured so many smiling runners! Thanks to all who participated in yet another great year of POPCORN ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿฟ

Popcorn Fest began with the Popcorn Panic race Saturday, September 9th 2023.

09/12/2023
If our Valpo Parks team missed your little one running down Lincolnway, be sure to check the Valpo.Life gallery! So many...
09/12/2023

If our Valpo Parks team missed your little one running down Lincolnway, be sure to check the Valpo.Life gallery! So many happy Lit'l Kernel Puffs, we can't wait 'til next year ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿฟ

The Lilโ€™l Kernel Puff Run took place September 9th 2023. Photos by: Gena DeMuth

09/11/2023
09/09/2023

Thank you runners & Lit'l Kernel Puffs for a great start to the Valparaiso Popcorn Festival! ๐Ÿฟ

Come strike a pose with Poppy and grab some free popcorn as you pick up your Popcorn Panic and Lit'l Kernel Puff Packets...
09/08/2023

Come strike a pose with Poppy and grab some free popcorn as you pick up your Popcorn Panic and Lit'l Kernel Puff Packets today at Butterfield Pavilion, 3:30 to 5:30 pm! ๐Ÿฟ

BIG THANKS to the VU Womens Basketball team for helping us prep the Lit'l Kernel Puff packets for pick-up ๐…๐ซ๐ข๐๐š๐ฒ ๐Ÿ๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐Ÿ‘:...
09/06/2023

BIG THANKS to the VU Womens Basketball team for helping us prep the Lit'l Kernel Puff packets for pick-up ๐…๐ซ๐ข๐๐š๐ฒ ๐Ÿ๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐Ÿ‘:๐Ÿ‘๐ŸŽ-๐Ÿ“:๐Ÿ‘๐ŸŽ๐ฉ๐ฆ ๐š๐ญ ๐๐ฎ๐ญ๐ญ๐ž๐ซ๐Ÿ๐ข๐ž๐ฅ๐ ๐๐š๐ฏ๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐จ๐ง! These ladies also help our little runners make it to the finish line on race day. Thanks for continuing to support the parks department every year, we truly appreciate the help with the popcorn madness ๐Ÿ˜

๐˜•๐˜ฐ๐˜ต๐˜ฆ: ๐˜›๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ ๐˜“๐˜ช๐˜ต'๐˜ญ ๐˜’๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฆ๐˜ญ ๐˜—๐˜ถ๐˜ง๐˜ง ๐˜ช๐˜ด ๐˜ฐ๐˜ง๐˜ง๐˜ช๐˜ค๐˜ช๐˜ข๐˜ญ๐˜ญ๐˜บ ๐˜ด๐˜ฐ๐˜ญ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ๐˜ต.

09/05/2023

If you call the office today, please be patient as our new phone system is causing a few issues. We hope to have it resolved soon!

09/05/2023

Just 34 spots left for Lit'l Kernel Puff! Be sure to sign up soon before it sells out ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿฟ

bit.ly/LitlKernelPuff2023

Itโ€™s the final weekend at Rogers Lakewood Park for $6 summer entrance fees. Monday entry is FREE which includes Labor Da...
09/02/2023

Itโ€™s the final weekend at Rogers Lakewood Park for $6 summer entrance fees. Monday entry is FREE which includes Labor Day! ๐Ÿ›ถ๐ŸŽฃ๐Ÿฅ๐ŸŒณ๐Ÿƒ

Park store will be open Saturday โ€“ Monday AND with the beautiful weather ahead of us we will have a BONUS weekend Sept 9 & 10.

*๐˜Š๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฅ๐˜ช๐˜ต ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ญ๐˜บ ๐˜ง๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ ๐˜จ๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ฆ ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ต๐˜ณ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ค๐˜ฆ ๐˜ง๐˜ฆ๐˜ฆ๐˜ด. ๐˜š๐˜ต๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ ๐˜š๐˜ฆ๐˜ฑ๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฃ๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ 5๐˜ต๐˜ฉ ๐˜ง๐˜ข๐˜ญ๐˜ญ ๐˜ณ๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ด ๐˜ต๐˜ข๐˜ฌ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ฆ๐˜ง๐˜ง๐˜ฆ๐˜ค๐˜ต.

bit.ly/RogersLakewoodPark

Be sure to stop by Ben's Soft Pretzels today to support the Flounder & Friends Skatepark! ALL PROCEEDS will be donated t...
08/31/2023

Be sure to stop by Ben's Soft Pretzels today to support the Flounder & Friends Skatepark! ALL PROCEEDS will be donated to the park ALL DAY ๐Ÿ˜„ So if you plan to join Valparaiso Events downtown for the Summer Concert - be sure to grab a pretzel or two to support! ๐Ÿ›น

LAST CALL for our dancers and those looking to get up and movin'! Registration for the Country Dance class held at Fred ...
08/31/2023

LAST CALL for our dancers and those looking to get up and movin'! Registration for the Country Dance class held at Fred Astaire Dance Studios- Valparaiso ends TODAY! ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿค  Join us Monday nights starting September 11 to learn the 16-Step, Texas 2-Step, and Country Waltz.

Click to register: https://valpoparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1674

The sculptural โ€˜Lucky Dogโ€™ has found a new home at ValPAWraiso Dog Park! ๐Ÿถ Special thank you to the Artist Martha Cares ...
08/30/2023

The sculptural โ€˜Lucky Dogโ€™ has found a new home at ValPAWraiso Dog Park! ๐Ÿถ Special thank you to the Artist Martha Cares and the Valparaiso Redevelopment Commission for their ongoing support of the Art Walk and for the purchase of Lucky Dog.

Interested in a membership to the dog park? More information here โžก๏ธ bit.ly/ValPAWraiso

What an amazing way to contribute to the parks! We appreciate everyone who has supported Ryan & Evan as they performed t...
08/29/2023

What an amazing way to contribute to the parks! We appreciate everyone who has supported Ryan & Evan as they performed to benefit the Flounder & Friends Skatepark ๐Ÿ›น

13-year-old Ryan and Evan Quackenbush have raised $2,500 through live music performances at Valpo Velvet ice cream shoppe.

That's right: Ultimate Frisbee is back for the fall! Come join the fun with the NWI Ultimate Frisbee Club on Tuesday nig...
08/29/2023

That's right: Ultimate Frisbee is back for the fall! Come join the fun with the NWI Ultimate Frisbee Club on Tuesday nights. ๐Ÿฅ Open to players of all abilities and experience, and everyone who joins will get their own league reversible jersey!

Register by TOMORROW, Aug 29! https://valpoparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1978

We have just a handful of tickets remaining for 2023 Day Trips! Don't miss out on the beautiful Chicago Botanic Garden ๐ŸŒธ...
08/26/2023

We have just a handful of tickets remaining for 2023 Day Trips! Don't miss out on the beautiful Chicago Botanic Garden ๐ŸŒธ or the moving Hamilton: the Musical at the Nederlander ๐ŸŽถ

Register today! bit.ly/2023ValpoParksDayTrips

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3210 Campbell Street
Valparaiso, IN
46385

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

(219) 462-5144

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Take a look at what 2022 brought you below!: https://valpo.life/article/top-10-photo-galleries-on-valpo-life-in-2022/

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2022 was full of amazing people and community stories. Look back at 2022 with our Top 10 Community Articles on Valpo.Life! ๐Ÿ†

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My most recent watercolor of the William Urschel Pavillion.
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Valpo Parks Creekside Trails are a hot commodity for people in Valparaiso and beyond!
Planning to head out to Central Park Plaza for Open Skate? Bring a little cash for a snack from the concession stand. Weโ€™ll try to keep Lewis away from the candy bars so that there are some left for you. Twix are his weakness. Whatโ€™s your favorite concession stand treat?

Be sure to also follow Valpo Parks page to see what our little Elf friend, Lewis, and his friend, Pam, have been up to.
Thank you to everyone who joined us at Tudor Taco Tuesday last week to raise money for the Valpo Parks Skate Park. Our goal was $1,000 and we surpassed that with a check for $1,230!! ๐ŸŽ‰ Thank you for hosting us, Living Hope Community Church!
Reminder from Valpo Parks ...
Tomorrow is the LAST DAY to bring unwrapped toys or cash donations to the Valpo Parks Admin Office, 3210 N Campbell St, from 8am to 5pm.
Spread cheer this season!! โค๏ธ๐Ÿ’š
Valpo Parks has announced their latest project : a 25,000-square-foot skatepark that features street features, a mini bowl, a beginnerโ€™s area, and much more!

Read more about it:https://valpo.life/article/valparaisos-skatepark-set-to-break-ground-in-2023/

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Pam the Elf stopped by TJE this morning for some Holiday Fun!! ๐ŸŽ„Thanks Valpo Parks
Take a ride downtown and enjoy a slice of nature in the Valpo Parksโ€™ Creekside Trails. Read all about the trails down below.

Click here:https://valpo.life/article/creekside-trails-provides-a-slice-of-nature-in-the-heart-of-downtown-valpo/

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