Mayor Jon Costas has announced the appointment of Tristan Leonhard as Parks Director for Valpo Parks.  “Tristan’s expertise, leadership experience, and dedication to community engagement make him an outstanding choice to guide our award-winning Valpo …

Valpo Parks is proud to announce a significant partnership, confirming 1st Source Bank as the official amphitheater naming rights partner at Central Park Plaza. Beginning today, the amphitheater will be known as the 1st Source Bank Amphitheater.  This …

January 30th marked my final day as Director of Valpo Parks. Over the last eight years, our team has been driven by a single mission: to provide the people of Valparaiso with safe, vibrant spaces to play, connect, and grow. I could not be prouder to have worn …

Valpo Parks is proud to announce a new partnership with the Mom’s Club of Valparaiso, IN to carry on the community’s cherished Annual Easter Egg Hunt, a springtime tradition that has brought joy to local families for more than 25 years.  After a …

In the blink of an eye, we’re already through the first month of 2026! Despite some cold days and plenty of snow, the fun is just heating up in Northern Indiana as we head into February. Take a look at our list of 10 Fun Things To Do in Northern Indiana to …

January’s swinging to a close, but there’s still time to enjoy the month of beginnings before it comes to an end! Try your hand at learning something new or take part in old favorites with new purpose. Take a look at our list of 10 Fun Things To Do in …

The City of Valparaiso announced today that Kevin Nuppnau will be leaving his role as Director of Valpo Parks to accept a leadership position with the Porter County Community Foundation, effective at the end of January, according to Mayor Jon Costas.  …

A picture’s worth a thousand words, and we’ve had an awful lot to say this year! In 2025, you probably saw one of our photographers wearing GreatNews.Life apparel attending a sporting event, graduation ceremony, holiday festival, hometown parade …