Earth Day Book Drive


CATEGORY: Events, Parks Department

InfoMayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr., Hammond Parks & Recreation are excited to partner with Discover Books for an Earth Day Book Drive. Look for the blue bin at several locations throughout Hammond from Monday, April 19th through Saturday, April 24th. Help us support local businesses, recycle responsibly and keep books out of landfills and in the hands of readers. Blue …

Springtime Pawp-Up Event


CATEGORY: Events, Parks Department

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr., Hammond Parks & Recreation are excited to announce the return of the Springtime Pawp-Up. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, April 17 from 10am to 3pm at the Hammond Civic Center, 5825 Sohl Avenue. Spend the day shopping over 30 local vendors and rescue shelters. Admission and parking are free for this event. …

Annual Easter Egg Hunt


CATEGORY: Events, Parks Department

InfoMayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr., Hammond Parks & Recreation, the Hammond Parks Foundation, Inc. and the American Veterans Motorcycle Riders Association (AVMRA) invite Hammond residents to bring children ages 0-12 to the 17th Annual Easter Egg Hunt. There is no charge to attend, This year, a special needs section has been added. Don’t forget to wear your mask and practice …

Park Board Meeting


CATEGORY: News, Parks Department, Public Notices

MEETING OF THE HAMMOND BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS Wednesday, March 17, 2021 @ 5:30 p.m. Public Comment may be submitted prior to and following the meeting at: parks@gohammond.com VIRTUAL MEETING VIA ZOOM Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87440194391?pwd=N0NuSjdpcm0wTGl5TjQvMkpoOXN5UT09 Meeting ID: 874 4019 4391 Passcode: 295996 Public Comment may be submitted prior to and following the meeting at parks@gohammond.com   Call the Regular …

Park Board Meeting


CATEGORY: News, Parks Department, Public Notices

MEETING OF THE HAMMOND BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS Wednesday, March 3, 2021 @ 5:30 p.m. VIRTUAL MEETING VIA ZOOM Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87440194391?pwd=N0NuSjdpcm0wTGl5TjQvMkpoOXN5UT09 Meeting ID: 874 4019 4391 Passcode: 295996 Public Comment may be submitted prior to and following the meeting at parks@gohammond.com   Call the Regular Meeting to Order Roll Call Agenda Minutes from Previous Meeting Register of Claims …

IHSAA Boys 3A Basketball Sectionals


CATEGORY: Events, Parks Department

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and Hammond Parks & Recreation are excited to announce that the 2021 IHSAA Class 3A Boys Basketball State Tournament will be held at the Hammond Civic Center on Tuesday, March 2; Friday, March 5; and Saturday, March 6. Here is the game schedule: Tuesday, March 2: Doors open at 5:00 pm and the game start …

“Region Strong” Gear Available for 219 Day


CATEGORY: News, Parks Department

In following Governor Holcomb’s Executive Order, Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the 219 Day Committee feel it is not appropriate to hold an in-person event for 219 Day this year at the Hammond Civic Center. In keeping with 219 Day tradition, Mayor McDermott is offering apparel to recognize ‘da Region for 2021. This year, we will be offering men’s …

Park Board Meeting


CATEGORY: News, Parks Department, Public Notices

MEETING OF THE HAMMOND BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS Wednesday, February 17, 2021 @ 5:30 p.m. VIRTUAL MEETING VIA ZOOM Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87440194391?pwd=N0NuSjdpcm0wTGl5TjQvMkpoOXN5UT09 Meeting ID: 874 4019 4391 Passcode: 295996   Call the Regular Meeting to Order Roll Call Agenda Minutes from Previous Meeting Register of Claims Facility Use Agreements Sportsplex Business Renewal of Dowling Park agreement Christian Fellowship Church …

Park Board Meeting


CATEGORY: News, Parks Department, Public Notices

MEETING OF THE HAMMOND BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS Wednesday, February 3, 2021 @ 5:30 p.m. VIRTUAL MEETING VIA ZOOM Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87440194391?pwd=N0NuSjdpcm0wTGl5TjQvMkpoOXN5UT09 Meeting ID: 874 4019 4391 Passcode: 295996   Call the Regular Meeting to Order Roll Call Election of Officers Agenda Minutes from Previous Meeting Register of Claims Receipts Facility Use Agreements Civic Center Jean Shepherd Community Center …