City of La Porte Park and Recreation Department

The City of La Porte Park and Recreation Department will host its second annual Run For Our Parks 10K/5K at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, in Soldiers Memorial Park. The entry fee is $20 through Sept. 27 or $25 after Sept. 27 and day of the event. Fee for the …

Picture yourself stretching on a beach as the sun rises, improving your health and reducing your stress? Becca Masters will be instructing Yoga On The Beach beginning next week at the Stone Lake Beach House. The classes will held at 8 a.m. Tuesdays and …

The La Porte Park and Recreation Department will host the 36th annual Walt Thode Tournament on June 1-8. For the first time in many years, the tournament is open to any area 12-and-under recreation league teams. “We are opening the tournament to teams …

All new players registered for the La Porte Park and Recreation Department Cal Ripken Baseball program are requested to attend a skills evaluation. This is not a tryout, as all players are placed on a team, but rather an opportunity for the league coaches to …

Tryouts for the La Porte Park and Recreation Department traveling baseball teams are scheduled for this Sunday and Sunday, March 17, at the La Porte High School Fieldhouse. The 12-year-old team tryouts run from noon-1:15 p.m., followed by the 11-year-old team …

Our new Photography Class instructor Brynn Hines is ready to inform and inspire. Join our class, beginning March 5, to learn the fundamentals of photography and answer any questions about your camera. The class meets from 6-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Park …

What will your daughter or granddaughter be doing this summer? Perhaps you should consider enrolling her in one of the local youth softball options. According to the Women’s Sports Foundation, girls who play sports have higher levels of confidence and …

The 2013 Ice Fishing Derby this past weekend was a hit! There were tons of people that came out to try their hand at the event. Below are the final results from the Derby! To find out more about the Ice Fishing Derby and other great events happening in La …

Build your snowman in one of our parks and win prizes in the La Porte Park and Recreation Department’s Snowman Contest. After any snowfall this winter, through Feb. 28, build a snowman in any city park and take a photo of your creation. Email or drop …

As most baseball fans know, a good changeup can be a game changer. The La Porte Park and Recreation Department hopes planned modifications to its youth baseball program create a more enjoyable and valuable experience this summer for players and parents. Among …