Great Outdoors
More than 30 semi-private and public golf courses, an abundance of hunting and photography blinds, rivers and lakes to fish, kayak or canoe will entice you to get out into nature.
Lemon Lake County Park in Cedar Lake has one of the largest disc golf course in the entire nation, featuring a 27-hole course that meanders throughout the woods and ranges in difficulty.
Be sure to bring your bike along to enjoy the newly added bike trails throughout the tri-county region.
In the winter enjoy sledding and cross-country skiing on snow covered landscapes of Northwest Indiana's parks.
Centennial Park
- 1005 S. Centennial Dr. Munster, IN 46321
- Phone: 219-836-7275
- Fax: 219-836-6541
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. View our latest recreation guide online at www.munster.org or call (219) 836-7275.
Centennial Park Golf Course
- 1005 South Centennial Park Drive Munster, IN 46321
- Phone: 219-836-6931
- Fax: 219-836-6541
Located in Munster, Indiana, Centennial Park Golf Course is a truly remarkable wasteland reuse project. This beautiful par 36 regulation golf course 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
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
One of the most beautiful parks in NW Indiana, Deep River is home to Woods Historic Grist Mill, the 1800’s saw mill and much more. It is also home to the Deep River Grinders who play old time baseball under 1858 rules and attire
Deep River Waterpark
- 9001 E US Hwy 30 Crown Point, IN 46307
- Phone: 219-947-7850
- Tollfree: 800-928-7275
- Fax: 219-947-7349
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 Plaza turns into an Ice
Golf Now! Chicago
- 10769 Broadway, PMB #345 Crown Point, IN 46307
- Phone: 219-730-9132
- Fax: 219-226-9177
Golf Now! Chicago, Chicagoland's Premier Golf Destination Guide is a publication of Golf Club Masters, Inc., a consulting business specializing in the golf industry. Services include marketing, event planning for outings, and customer service training. Check out their latest eMagazine.
Hammond Marina
- 701 Casino Center Drive Hammond, IN 46320
- Phone: 219-659-7678
Life's a beach at the Hammond Marina. Come relax on our sandy shores, cast a line, learn to sail, or treat yourself to ice cream in our ship store.
Indiana's North Coast Charter Association
- 299 N 100 E Morocco, IN 47963
Brother Nature Charters: 877-725-6665, Schellfish Charters: 708-672-4454, Lakeside Charters: 219-730-4222, Anglers Adventure Charters: 404-787-7823, Fire Drill Charters: 317-710-0409, N'Pursuit Charters: 219-942-5767, Ace Perch Charters: 219-838-8510, Pair-A-Dice Charters: 219-793-3474, Southern Belle Charters: 574-993-0368, Just 4 Fun Charters: 219-924-2593, Shadow Perch Charters: 219-789-4072
Lake County Agricultural Society
- 889 S. Court St. Crown Point, IN 46307
- Phone: 219-663-3617
- Fax: 219-662-6013
Family oriented annual county fair, held for 10 days starting first Friday in August, featuring: carnival rides, horse shows, entertainment, animal/agriculture/horticulture/craft/4-H exhibits, food vendors, much more.
Lake County Parks
- 8411 E. Lincoln Highway Crown Point, IN 46307
- Phone: 219-663-8170
- Alt. Phone: 219947PARK
- Fax: 219-947-7210
See the chart on page 55 for parks, beaches, golf courses and nature centers within the county parks system. Visit the website for locations and special events. New for the 2009 is "Bellaboo's, a children's play and discovery center" located at Three Rivers County Park. The colorful and imaginative center features 23,000 square feet of hands-on activities including a child-sized supermarket, construction zone, dress up, do-it-yourself cooking and more.
Munster Parks and Recreation
- 1005 Ridge Road Munster, IN 46321
- Phone: 219-836-7275
- Fax: 219-836-8350
Munster's 200-acre park features a golf course, clubhouse with banquet facilities, indoor and outdoor wedding ceremonies, entertainment stage, 3-acre dog park, gardens, walking and bike paths, playground, soccer fields and shelter rentals.
Taltree Arboretum & Gardens
- 450 West 100 North Valparaiso, IN 46385
- Phone: 219-462-0025
- Fax: 219-462-0848
Formal gardens, prairies, woods and wetlands play host to concerts, special events and classes. Choose an activity or claim a quiet corner surrounded by 360 acres of natural inspiration.
White Hawk Country Club
- 1001 White Hawk Drive Crown Point, IN 46307
- Phone: (219) 661-1300
- Fax: 219-661-2326
Our banquet rooms offer simple elegance, rich colors, and floor-to-ceiling windows looking out to our challenging 36 hole course. Whether you are planning a reception, dinner, luncheon, golf outing or any other function, White Hawk Country Club will make it memorable!
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
Highland Parks & Recreation Dept. Farmers’ Market
- Corner of Kennedy & Highway Ave. Highland, IN 46322
- Phone: 219-962-1224
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