Great Outdoors
Lake County is the all-season playground for lovers of the outdoors. From winter through fall, visitors can take advantage of all that Lake Michigan has to offer, in addition to the area's 11 county parks, majestic sand dunes, farmland, marshes, and more.
Lake County's park system is recognized as one of the premier systems in the nation. With over 5,700 acres, everyone can find something to interest them, whether it be sunbathing at the beach, fishing, hiking and boating in the summer, a hayride in the autumn, or cross country skiing and ice fishing in the winter.
Nature enthusiasts will find Lake County to be a favorite vacation getaway. Waterfowl of all varieties can be found along the Lake Michigan flyways that crisscross the county. High above the ground, in hunting and photography blinds, visitors can view the thousands of ducks and geese that make their way south each fall to the Grand Kankakee Marsh, along the Kankakee River. Southern Lake County offers farmland and forest habitats for whitetail deer and other wildlife.
Maybe you would like to charter a boat and spend the afternoon on Lake Michigan catching Coho Salmon, Brown Trout and the occasional Big King Salmon or Lake Trout. Or, fish from the miles of lakeshore and enjoy the bounty from the area often referred to as the greatest spring fishery in the nation.
For information on seasonal park and beach openings call 1-800-ALL-LAKE.
Anderson's Orchard & Vineyards
- 430 E. U.S. Highway 6 Valparaiso, IN 46383
- Phone: (219) 464-4936
Barn at County Line Orchard/The
- Located 1.1 miles south of Route 6 200 County Line Road Hobart, IN 46342
- Phone: (219) 947-4477
- Fax: 219-947-7933
Open daily 8 to 6 in September and October. Tractor drawn wagon rides to U-pick apple orchard or pumpkin patch. Animals to visit. Huge corn maze. Haunted woods in October. Plenty of animals to pet and visit. Gift items, fresh cider, donuts, pies, carmel apples and more in our Big Red Barn.
Bass Pro Shops
- 6425 Daniel Burnham Drive Portage, IN 46368
- Phone: 219-787-6800
Cedar Creek Family Golf Center
- 10483 W. 109th Street Cedar Lake, IN 46303
- Phone: (219) 365-2902
Lighted driving range with more than 15,000 square feet of bluegrass tees and 20 artificial "golfer friendly" turf mats. The driving range can accommodate over 50 golfers at one time.Short chip and putt course that doubles as a short game practice facility with nine bentgrass greens between 20 and 50 yards. This course is used extensively for junior golf instruction beginning at age 5, however adults are welcome to use this area as well.The 9-hole executive course consists of
Centennial Park
- 1005 S. Centennial Dr. Munster, IN 46321
- Phone: 219-836-7275
- Fax: 219-836-6541 Visit Website
Munster‘s brand new 200-acre park features a 9-hole corporate golf course, clubhouse with banquet facilities, 2,000-seat amphitheater, 3-acre dog park, a variety of gardens, walking and bike paths, playground, soccer fields, and shelter rentals. Join us for golfing, special events and festivals.
Centennial Park Golf Course
- 1005 South Centennial Park Drive Munster, IN 46321
- Phone: 219-836-6931
- Fax: 219-836-6541 Visit Website
Located in Munster, Indiana, Centennial Park Golf Course is a beautiful par 36 links style golf course that will challenge all levels of players. The course offers four different tee boxes (red, white, blue, and black) that range in yardage from 2,400 yards to 3,300 yards. The playing surfaces consist of bent grass tees, greens, and fairways. The driving range is open daily from 8 a.m. to dusk weather permitting.
County Line Orchard
- 200 County Line Road Hobart, IN 46342
- Phone: 219-947-4477
- Alt. Phone: 219-962-7676 x109 Visit Website
Open daily in September and October. Family fun at its finest, County Line Orchard features u-pick apples, pumpkin patch, antique tractor rides, animal barnyard, corn maize, local foods and produce, country kitchen/grill, party village and campfires. Come out and spend the day at the orchard.
Deep River County Park & Wood's Historic Grist Mill
- 9410 Old Lincoln Highway Hobart, IN 46342
- Phone: 219-947-1958
Deep River Waterpark
- 9001 E US Hwy 30 Crown Point, IN 46307
- Phone: 219-947-7850
- Tollfree: 800-928-7275
- Fax: 219-947-7349 Visit Website
Located just off I-65 on US Hwy 30 you'll find the Midwest's Favorite Waterpark! Deep River Waterpark is one of the Midwest's largest outdoor waterparks and features activities for all ages. Wave Pool, 2 Lazy River Rides, 2 Cannon Bowl Rides, Speed Slides, Paddles Play Zone for the little ones, the STORM ride complex, Mayor Byrdovich's Courthouse water-play structure and much more! The waterpark is open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day... and during the winter the Pla
Douglas Center for Environmental Education - Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
- 100 South Lake St. Gary, IN 46401
- Phone: (219) 769-3820
The Lake County Solid Waste Management District and the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore are teaming up to offer fun-filled days year round. Join us for award-winning environmental education programs or hike through the unique ecosystems of the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. Snowshoeing and cross-country skiing available in January and February. Like all Lake County Solid Waste Management District activities, programs at the Douglas Center emphasize learning by doing, interaction, and prob