Mayor Thomas M. McDermott Jr.

“Blue Net” Press Conference CANCELLED


CATEGORY: Events, Hammond Police Department, Mayor's Office

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED Please join Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr., Chief Andy Short and the Hammond Police Department for a press conference on Tuesday, June 1st at 11:30 a.m. at Schoop’s Hamburgers, 7235 Indianapolis Blvd in Hammond. This press conference will discuss a new partnership between the police department, local businesses and residents related to enhancements being …

Splash Around Hammond’s Hessville Park This June


CATEGORY: Events, Parks Department, Sportsplex

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the City of Hammond invite all kids to Hessville Park Sunday, June 6th for a free day of fun! This event takes place at Hessville Park from 12:00pm – 3:00pm. Kid’s will be able to run through the water feature, dance to DJ music including kid’s Zumba, join in on a bicycle rodeo (obstacle …

Hammond Sportsplex Introduces Canvas Parties in the Union Lounge


CATEGORY: Events, Parks Department, Sportsplex

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the City of Hammond are excited to announce the first canvas painting party happening this June 12th at the Hammond Sportsplex! The Summer Canvas Social will feature a hands-on teaching format where guests learn and paint a lion. The event is Saturday from 11:00am – 2:00pm in the Sportsplex Union Lounge. All are invited …

Kids Gardening Camp at the Hammond Sportsplex


CATEGORY: Events, Parks Department, Sportsplex

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the City of Hammond are pleased to present a camp all about nature and plants. The Grow Your Own Camp is open to all kids ages 5-9 and 10-15 and is taking place on June 7th, 8th, 10th and 11th outdoors at the Hammond Sportsplex. The program runs from 10am – 11am for ages …

Hammond Sportsplex Branches Out with New STEM Camp


CATEGORY: Events, Parks Department, Sportsplex

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the City of Hammond welcome a new program to the Hammond Sportsplex, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Camp. Various age groups are offered for this program and include ages 5-9, 10-14 and 15-18. The program takes place at the Sportsplex on June 7th-11th from 10am – 11am for ages 5-9, 11:15am – 12:45pm …

Kid’s Run Club


CATEGORY: Events, Parks Department, Sportsplex

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the City of Hammond introduce the coolest club for kid’s this summer, the Kid’s Run Club. All kids ages 6-12 are invited to register for this program taking place on Thursday’s from June 3rd to July 8th at Martin Luther King Park (Highland St. and Tapper Ave. next to City Hall). The supervised program …

Summer Cheer Camp at the Hammond Sportsplex


CATEGORY: Events, Parks Department, Sportsplex

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the City of Hammond welcome all kids ages 4-12 to register for Cheer Camp taking place on June 21-25th at the Hammond Sportsplex. The program is Monday through Friday from 10:30am – 11:30am in the gymnasium. Participants are asked to bring their own water bottle to class and to wear comfortable clothing. The final …

Kids Turf Time at the Hammond Sportsplex


CATEGORY: Events, Parks Department, Sportsplex

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the City of Hammond present the Kid’s Turf Time program, open to all kids ages 8-12 at the Hammond Sportsplex. This program is taking place on Monday through Friday, June 14-18th from 9:00am – 12:00pm on the turf soccer field. Come socialize with other kids in the surrounding communities and make some new friends! …

Annual National Day of Prayer Breakfast

2021 Annual National Day of Prayer Program


CATEGORY: Community Development, Events

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr., and the Hammond Faith Based Community invite the public to attend a virtual/in-person program to recognize the National Day of Prayer. When: Thursday, May 6, 2021, 11:00am Where: Hammond Sportsplex 6630 Indianapolis Blvd The theme will be “Lord Pour Out Your Love, Life, and Liberty” 2nd Corinthians 3:17. The live event will take place at …