Registration open for bus trip to Navy Pier on March 9

SCHERERVILLE | Parks officials are offering a day trip March 9 to Navy Pier in Chicago.

Trains in the City coming to Crown Point

CROWN POINT | Trains, trains and more trains! The City of Crown Point Parks and Recreation Department is teaming up with the Lionel Modular Train Club to bring "Trains in the City."

S'ville parks department plans for programs at new center

SCHERERVILLE | Schererville Parks and Recreation officials have spring on their minds.

Beginner oil painting class is Feb. 20 in S'ville Town Hall

SCHERERVILLE | A beginner oil painting class will be offered at 1 p.m. Feb. 20 at Schererville Town Hall, 10 E. Joliet St.

Come Bowl Away the Afternoon

CROWN POINT | The City of Crown Point Parks and Recreation Department is offering a bowling program for children ages 4 – 12.

Good chef tips for all ages

CROWN POINT | The City of Crown Point Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to offer adult-level cooking lessons with Chef Jason Delgado.

S'ville parks receiving residents' feedback

SCHERERVILLE | The turnout was low during a recent public meeting to discuss the parks department's new five-year master plan, but parks officials received "good input," according to the department's superintendent.

Festivalgoers unwind in Portage

PORTAGE | Wine, cheese, chocolate, art and music drew visitors to Woodland Park on Saturday for the 2012 Harvest Festival.

Free aerobics class is open to M'ville residents 50 and older

MERRILLVILLE | A free aerobics class is available to Merrillville residents 50 and older from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Pruzin Community Center, 5750 Tyler St.

Mayor Uran’s Annual Kids ‘N’ Kites/Arbor Day Celebration

CROWN POINT | Join the Parks Department and Mayor David Uran for our annual fun-filled family event on Saturday, May 12th at Collins Park (located at 95th and Merrillville Road) from 11 am - 1pm. We will be celebrating Arbor Day with a proclamation and tree planting. Families are invited to …

Registration open for trip to Michigan Tulip Time Festival

MERRILLVILLE | The Merrillville Parks and Recreation Department is planning a trip to the Holland, Mich., Tulip Time Festival.

Private bookings for Valpo's Central Park start next month

VALPARAISO | Residents who want to rent Central Park Plaza for private events can start booking beginning in January.

Parks superintendent ready to handle new responsibilities

MERRILLVILLE | Caryn Wilson is excited about her opportunity to serve as Merrillville's parks superintendent.

Town looks to improve Pruzin Park

MERRILLVILLE | The Merrillville Parks and Recreation Committee is starting a fundraising campaign to improve Pruzin Park.

Science of rockets explained at Pruzin Center in Merrillville

MERRILLVILLE | Children can learn about the science of rockets during a program at 12:30 p.m. Saturday at the Pruzin Community Center, 5750 Tyler St.

Dance classes begin May 18 at Pruzin Community Center

MERRILLVILLE | A ballroom dance class begins May 18 at the Pruzin Community Center, 5750 Tyler St.

Youths learn rocket science May 14 from parks program

MERRILLVILLE | Children can learn about the science involved in rockets during a program at 12:30 p.m. May 14 at the Pruzin Community Center, 5750 Tyler St.