Valpo parks honor legendary supporters

VALPARAISO | Three people with long-time and generous connections to the city's parks were honored Thursday during a reception at the Butterfield Pavilion at Fairgrounds Park.

Valpo Parks accepts Vale Park pathway

VALPARAISO | It took a few months, but the pathway along the Vale Park Way between Campbell and Valparaiso streets now belongs to the city's Parks Department.

Summer here but spring green's fees stay in Valpo

VALPARAISO | It's been a good year for Valparaiso's golf courses, and the park board agreed to send a big "thank you" to golfers by voting to keep the spring rates through the summer.

Dubsky, Meihofer selected for First Tee Open at Pebble Beach

As students of the First Tee of Valparaiso at Creekside Golf Course, Kyle Meinhofer and Harley Dubsky learned there's more to golf that just golf.

Above par year for Valpo courses

VALPARAISO | The March warm spell enabled the city's golf courses to do something they haven't done in a long time - if ever - at this point in the year. They ended the month in the black.

Spring Break Activity Days at Creekside Golf Course for all skill levels

VALPARAISO | The Valpo Parks Department has golfing opportunities for kids of all skill levels. Classes are instructed by Nancy Bender, LPGA teaching professional at Creekside Golf Course and Training Center, 2355 Clifford Road in Valparaiso.

Junior golf instruction at Creekside for all skill levels

VALPARAISO | The Valpo Parks Department has instructional opportunities for kids of all skill levels. Classes are instructed by Nancy Bender, LPGA teaching professional at Creekside Golf Course and Training Center, 2355 Clifford Road in Valparaiso.

Golf and chili open house Saturday

VALPARAISO | Come to Creekside Golf Course from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday for some golfing fun. Free trial use of the Simulators and outdoor-heated driving range, plus free chili and snacks. There will be a Closest to the Pin Contest. There is a $5 entry fee for the contest. The fees will be used…

Mild winter makes Valpo golf a hot item

VALPARAISO | It's been a good winter for the city's golf courses.

Valpo parks approves fee increases for most programs

VALPARAISO | The costs of most Valparaiso Parks Department programs will be going up in 2012 as the department tries to move closer to a model in which programs are self-supporting.

Valpo to apply for beer license for Forest Park

VALPARAISO | The city's Park Board is again ready to file its application for a permit to sell beer at Valparaiso's Forest Park Golf Course.

First Tee Open finalist respects the game

The first time Logan Bertalan played in the Nature Valley First Tee Open, he was the unwitting straight man in a walking comedy act.

Plan for improving park security ready for review

VALPARAISO | Clearing vegetation, improving signs and adding amenities, such as a life-sized chess board, to draw more people are among the recommendations for improving security at the city's parks.

Valpo still working on golf course liquor license application

VALPARAISO | Getting a license to sell beer at the golf course has proved to be a little more challenging than first expected. Not the process. The application.

Valpo adds parkland for the future

VALPARAISO | The city's parks system officially grew by 70 acres last month with the park board's acceptance of the Vitoux property from the Parks Foundation board.

Valpo parks seek beer license for Forest Park

VALPARAISO | With profits estimated to be from $25,000 to $35,000 a year, Valparaiso's Park Board voted Tuesday to proceed with the application for a license to sell beer at Forest Park Golf Course.