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Indiana Dunes National
Lakeshore site
US 12 at Kemil Road
(219) 926-7561
One of the great prides of the region, this impressive stretch of Lake
Michigan shore includes beaches, sand dunes, bog, wetlands, woodland
forests, even an 1830's French Canadian homestead and a working 1900 era
farm.
The park spans the counties of Lake, Porter, and LaPorte and
contains approximately 15,000 acres - 2,182 of which are located in
Indiana Dunes State Park |
View from the Dunes |
Lake County
Parks and Recreation Grounds |
Buckley Homestead
Barbecue Facilities
Cross Country Ski Trails
Gift Shop
Tractor Drawn and Horse Drawn Hayrides
Hiking Trails
Historical Buildings
Interpretive Staff
Jogging
Open Play Fields
Parking Fee (season only)
Picnic Shelters
Picnic Tables
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Deep River
Two parks in one! (See column at right.)
Barbecue Facilities
Canoe Launch (no rentals)
Children's Water Playground
Cross Country Ski Rental
Cross Country Ski Trails
Fishing (Indiana waters)
Gift Shop
Hayrides (tractor drawn)
Hiking Trails
Historic Buildings
Horseback Riding (no rentals)
Interpretive Staff
Jogging
Open Play Fields
Picnic Shelters
Picnic Tables
Playground
Recreation Equipment Rental
Sand Beach Volleyball
Slow River Ride
Volleyball Standards
Water Slides
Wave Pool
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Deep River Water Park is truly an
exciting water recreation park which offers numerous body slides, a
wave pool, a separate water play area for kids,
and more. Admission is charged. Open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day
weekend.
9001 East US 30 (4
1/2 miles east of I-65)
Merrillville, IN
1-800-928-7275
Deep River County Park is an expansive and varied park with a historic mill,
lovely gazebo, and enjoyable trails.
9410 Old Lincoln Highway
Merrillville, IN
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Evergreen
Park
Commercial Avenue
Lowell, Indiana
Named
Evergreen Park was a former tree nursery, hence the straight
rows of trees. This park is peaceful and shaded with an
ideal volleyball area, playground equipment, and relaxing
scenery.
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The Much-Loved Trees of Evergreen
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Gibson Woods Nature Preserve
6201 Parrish Avenue
Hammond, Indiana
Once part of a sand dune ecosystem carved out by Lake
Michigan, this nature preserve is a strip of wooded sand dunes and small
wetlands. Park hours are 9:00 am - 5:00 pm daily.
Gift Shop
Hiking Trails
Interpretive Staff
Nature Center
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The Tranquil Entryway to Gibson
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Grand Kankakee
Marsh
21690 Range Lind Road
(219) 552-9614
Barbecue Facilities
Boat Launch (public access)
Canoe Launch (no rentals)
Cross Country Ski Trails
Fishing (Indiana Waters)
Hiking Trails
Horseback Riding (no rentals)
Hunting (deer & waterfowl)
Jogging
Photo Blinds
Picnic Shelters
Picnic Tables
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Hammond Lakefront Park
and Bird Sanctuary
known for an amazing
number and variety of birds during migration |
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Lake County Fairgrounds
Directions
to the Fairgrounds:
From the Crown Point Square, go south on Court Street about
one mile. The fairgrounds are on the west side.
See more
about the fairgrounds.
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Lake Etta County Park
4801 West 29th Avenue
Gary, Indiana
Barbecue Facilities
Barrier Free Trail
Fishing (fee/stocked)
Fishing Pier
Fitness Trails
Fitness Trail (handicap)
Food Concessions
Hiking Trails
Jogging
Open Play Fields
Paddle Boat Rental
Parker Free (season only)
Picnic Shelters
Picnic Tables
Playground
Recreation Equipment Rental
Swimmers Rinse Shower
Swimming Lake
Volleyball Standards
Water Slides
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Lemon Lake County Park
6322 West 133rd Avenue
Crown Point, Indiana
an expansive park with a variety of views to see and plenty of room to enjoy
various activities
Arboretum
Barbecue Facilities
Barrier Free Toilets
Lighted Basketball Courts
Cross Country Ski Rental
Cross Country Ski Trails
Fishing (fee/stocked)
Fishing Pier
Fitness Trails
Fitness Trail (handicap)
Food Concessions
Tractor Drawn Hayrides
Hiking Trails
Jogging
Lighted Tennis Courts
Open Play Fields
Paddle Boat Rental
Parking Fee (season only)
Picnic Shelters
Picnic Tables
Playground
Recreation Equipment Rental
Soccer Field
Sledding Hill
Softball Diamonds
Toilets (pit)
Volleyball Standards
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One of the Many Ideal Picnic Areas
at Lemon Lake Park |
Oak Ridge Prairie
301 South Prairie Colfax Street
Griffith, Indiana
(219) 769-7275
Barbecue Facilities
Cross Country Ski Rental
Cross Country Ski Trails
Fishing (fee/stocked)
Fishing Pier
Tractor Drawn Hayrides
Ice Skating
Jogging
Open Play Fields
Parking Fee (season only)
Picnic Shelters
Recreation Equipment Rental
Sledding Hill
Volleyball Standards
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Paul H. Douglas Environmental Center
100 North Lake Street
Gary, Indiana
(219) 926-7561
Part of the Indiana Dunes Lakeshore
Features environmental educational activities for the whole family
Seasonal hours are Mon, Wed, Fri 9am to 4pm |
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Marquette
Park
Gary, Indiana
View
article and photos. |
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Turkey Creek Golf Course
6400 Harrison
Merrillville, Indiana
Banquet Facilities
Club House
Food Concessions
Golf/Pro Shop
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Whihala Beach
1561 Park Road
Whiting, Indiana
(219) 659-4015
Public Access Boat Launch
Fishing in Indiana Waters
Fishing Pier
Food Concessions
Jogging
Parking Fee (season only)
Picnic Tables
Swimmers Rinse Shower
Swimming Lake
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photo contributed by Mike Aborgetti |
Wolf Lake Park
121st at Calumet Avenue
Hammond, Indiana
(219) 853-6437 |
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Stoney Run
Barbecue Facilities
Camping (groups only/primitive)
Cross Country Ski Rental
Cross Country Ski Trails
Fishing (fee/stocked)
Fitness Trails
Tractor Drawn Hayrides
Hiking Trails
Jogging
Open Play Fields
Parking Fee (season only)
Picnic Shelters
Picnic Tables
Playground
Recreation Equipment Rental
Veterans Memorial
Volleyball Standards |
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Merrillville Parks & Beaches
Devonshire Park
4 acres
65th & Harrison
Crescent Lake Park
4 acres
74th Court & Morton Street
57th Avenue Park
22 acres, Picnic area, Tot equipment, Parking
5750 Tyler Place
Hendricks Park
1 acre, Basketball, Softball, Tot equipment
81st Avenue & Hendricks Street
Hidden Lake Park
84.5 acres open Memorial Day through Labor Day, 9:00 a.m. to
7:00 p.m. Concessions, club house, fishing, swimming and banquet facilities.
Also available for rentals. Entrance is located about one-fourth mile south
of 61st Avenue on the east side of Broadway. Ross Township
6355 Broadway
Independence Park
3 acres land and natural wilderness area. Open June, July and
August. Concession stand and fishing. Located about one mile west of Taft
Street (Highway #55). Ross Township
73rd Avenue (Old Lincoln Highway)
Meadowdale Park
8 acres, Parking, Playground equipment
1030 West 54th Avenue
Rosenbaum Neighborhood Park
4 acres, Basketball, Baseball, Playground Equipment
73rd & Chase
Skinner Park
9.1 acres, Fishing Pond, Covered Picnic Area.
68th Avenue & Maryland Street
Southbrook Neighborhood Parks
6 acres, Tot equipment, Softball
74th Avenue & Wilson/Jennings Street
75th Avenue & Hendricks Street
Tahoe Neighborhood Park
3 acres, Tennis, Basketball, Playground Equipment, Parking,
Picnic Shelter
70th Avenue & Harrison
Ross Township Pool
Open 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Concession Stand.
53rd Avenue & Harrison Street
(219) 983-5911 or (219) 769-2111 |
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Porter County Parks & Recreation
Grounds |
Hawthorne Park
500 Ackerman Drive
Porter, IN 46304
(219) 921-1687
Community Center and Shelters
(available for rent) |
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Indiana
Dunes Environmental Learning Center
(Camp Good Fellow)
P.O. Box 871, Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 938-8221
Environmental educational activities |
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Indiana
Dunes State Park
1600 North 25 East
Chesterton, Indiana 46304
(219) 926-1952
2,182 acres of park area in Porter County
More than 3 miles of Lake Michigan beach
1800 wooded acres
Diversified flora and fauna
Drifting sand hills
Free beach
Fee for cars entering park
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Historic Beach House at Indiana Dunes State
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Porter Cove Park
Home of Community Built "Kids Cove" Porter Cove
Subdivision
(off Essex Drive)
Porter, IN 46304 |
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Sunset
Hill Farm County Park
U.S. Highway Rt. 6 & Meridian Road
Valparaiso, Indiana 46383
235 acre park |
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Thomas Centennial Park
Downtown Chesterton |
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Porter County Fairgrounds
& Expo Center
Valparaiso |
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Woodland Park
Portage
Gazebo, Basketball Courts, Kids Korner (pictured), Community Center, and
more. |
Just some of the Fun Equipment at Kids
Korner at Woodland Park in Portage |
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LaPorte
County Parks and Recreation Grounds |
La Porte County
Fairgrounds
2581 West State Road 2
LaPorte, IN 46350
(219) 362-2647 |
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Michigan
City Parks
Adams Park at 307 Village Road
Gardena Park at Gardena and Jackson Sts.
Krueger Memorial Hall & Park
at Liberty Trail and "A" Street
(219) 873-1506 |
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Mount Baldy
and Pinhook Bog -
Part of Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
Climb this 123-foot tall dune, enjoy the lake view, and explore wooded
paths. Located approximately two miles west
of downtown Michigan City, just off U.S. 12.
(219) 926-7561 |
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LaPorte City Parks
(219) 326-9600
Parks open from sunrise to 10pm. |
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Soldiers Memorial Park
Grangemouth Road & Waverly Road in LaPorte
160-acre city park by Stone Lake and Pine Lake - ideal for picnicking,
hiking, and fishing.
(219) 326-9600 |
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LaPorte County Parks
(219) 326-6808, ext. 223
The LaPorte County Parks includes Bluhm, Creek Ridge, and Luhr Parks. |
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Bluhm County Park
3855 S. 1100 West in Westville
Multiple-use trails for mountain biking, hiking,
horseback riding and cross country skiing.
(219) 326-6808 ext. 223 |
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Creek Ridge County Park
7943 W. 400 North in Michigan City
(219) 873-7014, ext. 223
Boardwalk alongside Trail Creek for fishing, and Nature trails and picnic facilities |
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Luhr County Park & Nature Center
3178 S. 150 West in LaPorte
(219) 324-5855
Unique
marshland boardwalk, nature trails, picnic areas and fishing pond |
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Washington Park and
Zoo
(219) 873-1506
Lakeshore Drive in Michigan City
90-acre
recreational park with a public access marina, picnic
facilities, a swimming beach on Lake Michigan, and Indiana's only operating
lighthouse. Zoo open April through December and set in a wooded sand dune along the Lake
Michigan. |
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Water
Tower Park
Broadway and Carroll Avenue in Michigan
City
(219) 873-1506 |
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Kingsbury State Fish & Wildlife Area
5344 S. Hupp Road in Kingsbury
(219) 393-3612
Fishing, picnic facilities, hiking trails, and hunting (in
some areas). |
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