The Hammond Parks Department extends pool dates to the public at Hessville pool, located at Kennedy Avenue and 173rd Street, and Edison pool, located at Madison Avenue and Mulberry Street, through Sunday, Aug. 30. Hours for Hessville and Edison pool are Tuesday through Friday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., …
Hammond Hops Fest and 10K Beer Run
PURCHASE TICKETS HEREPress Release VersionMayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the Hammond Port Authority are proud to announce Hammond’s first beer fest! The Hammond Hops Fest and 10K Beer Run is set for Saturday, September 19th. The Hammond Hops Fest offers beer enthusiasts the opportunity to sample local and hard to find brews on the banks of Wolf Lake. Are ...
Register for the 2015 Wham Ride Today
WHAM IS BACK! Register for the 2015 Wham Ride Today Registration for this year’s Wham Ride is live. Register online now. In the area? Register in person at the Hammond Marina or Aquatic Play Center at Wolf Lake. We’re back with more fun and more trails. Still just $25! Wham will again offer a long and short route option along …
July 4th Celebration At Wolf Lake
Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the Hammond Port Authority are proud to announce the details of the annual Fourth of July celebration at Wolf Lake. The annual Naturalization Ceremony will begin July 4th at 6:00pm at The Pav. The Bill Porter Orchestra is guaranteed to put you in a patriotic mood when they perform after the ceremony’s completion (approximately …
Festival of the Lakes evolves with Hammond
Festival of the Lakes comes to Hammond July 15 through July 19, bringing with it all the free concert entertainment and family fun it has been known for over the last 12 years. But those coming to the event this year are sure to see changes particularly in the design of Wolf Lake. This annual summer festival was created …
Hammond meets with NICTD regarding the South Shore Expansion plan
Representatives from the City of Hammond recently met with NICTD representatives, in a 2 ½ hour meeting, in regards to the latest status of the proposed South Shore extension to Dyer. Please keep in mind that the South Shore Expansion plan is in the very initial stages and cannot be finalized until the completion of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), …
Garbage pickups will be on schedule for July 4th holiday
The Hammond Public Works garbage pickups WILL BE on schedule for the the week of June 29th through July 3rd.
Festival of the Lakes: Mayor’s 5k Challenge
As an avid runner, one of Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr.s personal favorite events at Hammonds annual Festival of the Lakes is the Kathleen Pucalik Memorial 5K Run/Walk/Splash. The race starts and finishes at the Wolf Lake Aquatic Play Center, 2100 Calumet Avenue, on Saturday, July 18, 2015. Registration begins at 7 a.m. and the race begins at 8 a.m. …
City of Hammond announces Festival of the Lakes full lineup
Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and Hammond Parks & Recreation are pleased to announce the 12th annual Festival of the Lakes music talent lineup for the main stage at Wolf Lake Memorial Park Pavilion, 2434 S. Calumet Avenue: Festival of the Lakes July 15 through July 19 Wednesday, July 15 Headliners: Alien Ant Farm, Hoobastank & P.O.D. Thursday, July 16 …
Festival of the Lakes offers carnival Mega Pass
Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr., Hammond Parks & Recreation and Modern Midways are pleased to announce the return of the carnival Mega Pass for use at the 12th Annual Festival of the Lakes. The Mega Pass is on sale now for $50 each, only at the Hammond Civic Center Business Office, 5825 S. Sohl Ave., Monday through Friday from 8 …