Veterans Appreciation Day Parade & Concert


CATEGORY: Events, Parks Department

The City of Hammond celebrates its 3rd annual Veteran Appreciation Day parade on Saturday, Nov. 12 at 10 a.m. in Hammond’s 5th and 6th districts. The parade route travels from Olcott Avenue, down 173rd street and ends at the Hessville Park Veteran Memorial. Some of the parade participants include members of local American Legions and VFW posts, musical entertainment from …

Live Arts Fest


CATEGORY: Events, Parks Department

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and Hammond Parks & Recreation are pleased to announce the first ever Live Arts Fest on Sunday, September 12 from 11 am until 3 pm at the Hammond Sportsplex, 6630 Indianapolis Boulevard. This new event will showcase: Live 3D Chalk Artist; Live Urban Artist; Live Cultural Dancers and a Live Band. Also featured will be …

City Hall Elevator Under Repair


CATEGORY: Featured, News

If you are visiting City Hall between August 1st and October 31st, 2023, the elevator serving the ground floor will be undergoing repairs and not available for use. The elevator on the first floor of city hall continues to be fully operational and can reach the second and third floors of the building. If you require accommodations while the elevator …

Hammond Marina Fishing Derby


CATEGORY: Events, Hammond Port Authority

InfoMayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr.’s Hammond Marina Fishing Derby When: Saturday, April 13, 2019 No Rain Date 7:00 am to 4:00 pm Where: Hammond Marina Prizes and trophies are given for: Largest Salmon Largest Trout Largest Bass Fishing on outer Lake Michigan Bin Wall and Fishing on the inside docks of the marina, West End, Bin Wall and dock fishing …

6th Annual WHAM! Midnight Bike Ride


CATEGORY: Events

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the Hammond Port Authority are proud to announce the return of the WHAM After Midnight Bike Ride. Bring out your 2-wheelers, tricycles, or unicycles and enjoy a ride through Hammond, Whiting, Highland, and Munster’s beautiful neighborhood bike paths and city streets. WHAM is scheduled to roll on Saturday, August 5th into Sunday, August 6th. …

Sanitary District Will Provide Flood Data to Governor’s Office


CATEGORY: News, Sanitary District

As the cleanup from the September 17, 2023 rain event starts to wind down and homeowners take stock of damage, Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott, Jr. has been informed by State Representative Carolyn Jackson, Indiana House District 1, that she has contacted Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb’s office regarding the flooding in parts of Hammond on September 17. Representative Jackson has requested …

Park Board Meeting


CATEGORY: News, Parks Department, Public Notices

MEETING OF THE HAMMOND BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS Wednesday, May 5, 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 …

Hammond Blood Drive Helps Hurricane Victims


CATEGORY: Events, Hammond Police Department, Parks Department

Heartland Blood Centers have partnered with Hammond Parks & Recreation and the Hammond FOP #51 to help victims of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma: When: Wednesday, October 11, 2017 12:00pm to 4:00 pm Where: Hammond Civic Center 5825 S. Sohl Avenue Hammond, IN 46320 Walk ins are welcome, but advance appointments are appreciated and can be scheduled at www.heartlandbc.org. Be sure …

NFL to Honor Hammond As One of Its ‘Original Towns’ During ‘NFL100’ Centennial Celebration


CATEGORY: Mayor's Office, News

When the Hammond Pros took the field as one of the original NFL Teams, not many people knew what the NFL would become over the next 100 years. Now, nearly 100 years after the National Football League was born in Canton, Ohio, the NFL is celebrating the 13 communities, including Hammond, that were home to the teams in its inaugural …

Hammond Marina and Wolf Lake Pavilion offer summer fun for the entire family


CATEGORY: News

Hammond Marina Coordinator Susan Tabers said there will be plenty of family fun at the marina this summer. Venetian Night August 9 is free to the public and there is no charge for parking, Tabers says. In addition to an amazing fireworks display at 9 p.m., Venetian Night festivities begin at 3 p.m. with children’s games on the beach and …