DetailsMayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and Hammond Parks & Recreation are pleased to announce the return of the Fishing Derby. WHEN: Saturday, August 29th 8:00am – 11:00am WHERE: Dowling Park Pond (next to the Jean Shepherd Community Center at 3031 J.F. Mahoney Drive) DETAILS: Rain or shine. A $2 donation to support the Dowling Park Stocking Program is suggested. Check-in …
Park Board Meeting
MEETING OF THE HAMMOND BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS Wednesday, August 5, 2020 Community Room at 5:15 p.m. Hammond Sportsplex – 6630 Indianapolis Boulevard Call the Regular Meeting to Order Roll Call Agenda Minutes from Previous Meeting Register of Claims Facility Use Agreements Civic Center B. Jean Shepherd Community Center Sportsplex Business MLK Park phase 2 change order #5 Administrator Report …
Park Board Meeting
MEETING OF THE HAMMOND BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS Wednesday, July 15, 2020 Community Room at 5:15 p.m. Hammond Sportsplex – 6630 Indianapolis Boulevard Call the Regular Meeting to Order Roll Call Agenda Minutes from Previous Meeting Register of Claims Facility Use Agreements Civic Center Sportsplex Business A. Hammond Port Authority fireworks request Sept. 5, 2020 Irving Park improvements substantial completion …
Martin Luther King Park Ribbon Cutting
Please join Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr., Mark Heintz, Hammond Parks and Recreation, 3rd District Councilman Barry Tyler, and the Hammond Board of Park Commissioners as they dedicate the new playground and interactive water feature at Martin Luther King Park with a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday, July 2nd at 1:00 p.m. Everyone is invited! It’s going to be a hot …
Park Board Meeting
MEETING OF THE HAMMOND BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS Wednesday, July 1, 2020 Community Room at 5:15 p.m. Hammond Sportsplex – 6630 Indianapolis Boulevard Call the Regular Meeting to Order Roll Call Agenda Minutes from Previous Meeting Register of Claims Facility Use Agreements Civic Center Sportsplex Business None Commissioner Comments Public Comment Schedule of next meeting – July 15, 2020 at …
Hammond Sportsplex Hosts Little Kickers 4 V 4 Soccer League
The Hammond Sportsplex is hosting a Little Kickers Youth 4v4 League this summer. Beat the ever-changing weather and improve your skills rapidly with the ultimate skill test! More touches on the ball equals growth. League starting date is July 21. There will be 2 co-ed divisions: Pee Wee 5 & 6 year olds and Junior 7 & 8 year olds. …
Recreational Facilities & Parks Now Open*
As of June 12, 2020, per direction from Governor Holcomb’s Executive Order #20-32, the following is an update to what’s open or closed in the City of Hammond Parks and Recreation department. The following facilities are now open with certain social distancing requirements and reduced hours for certain facilities. Please call each facility for more info. Civic Center fitness center …
Safety Village is Now Open
Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr., Hammond Parks & Recreationn and the Hammond Police Department are proud to announce the return of Safety Village Classes for children in Hammond’s miniature village in Windrich Park behind the Hammond Civic Center, 5825 S. Sohl Avenue. The classes are FREE and will be held on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 …
Park Board Meeting will include Electronic Access
The below meeting of the Hammond Board of Park Commissioners (“Park Board”) was previously noticed per I.C.5-14-1.5-5, however, this notice is to further advise the public that pursuant to Executive Order 20-04 and subsequent orders issued by Governor Eric J. Holcomb and Executive Order 2020-04 and subsequent orders issued by Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. the Park Board shall be …
2020 Festival of the Lakes Has Been Cancelled
A message from Mayor McDermott: May 28, 2020 Dear Friends, The Festival of the Lakes has been Northwest Indiana’s largest music festival for more than 15 years. Over that time, the festival has brought all of us together to experience world-renowned music, family fun, and some of our favorite region foods. All of us look forward to the festival each …