Athletics
Friday Night Soccer
Friday Night Soccer is a partnership between SAVE Outreach, YMCA of Greater Michiana, La Casa De Amistad, City of South Bend Office of Community Initiatives and Venues Parks & Arts. The program is open to middle school girls and boys in grades 6-8 (HS students can sign up to volunteer!). Each week youth participants not […]
Open Recreation
Come and enjoy all that the Community Centers have to offer! Includes fitness & training, open gym, weight room, cardio equipment, basketball, dance aerobics and more!
Skate Park
O’Brien Park offers one of the best regional skate park facilities in South Bend. The concrete, permanent obstacle, 13,000 square foot park includes challenges such as quarter-pipes, half-pipes, bowls, steps, ramps and rails. Headed to the park? Please consider the following: This skatepark is open to all skateboarders and in-line skaters. This is a skate […]
Friday Night Hoops
Friday Night Hoops is a partnership between SAVE Outreach, YMCA of Greater Michiana, City of South Bend Office of Community Initiatives and Venues Parks & Arts. The program is open to middle school girls and boys in grades 6-8 (HS students can sign up to volunteer!). Each week youth participants not only compete and get […]
Police Athletic League
Play Tennis Midwest
Time and time again, tennis has been ranked the number one socially distanced sport. That’s why we’re hosting FREE interactive tennis activities for kids and adults to go out and try tennis! Whether it’s your first time on the court or you’re returning to the game, we welcome you to come out and give it […]
Kids Triathlon
Register Now A fun and challenging triathlon for your little ones to compete in! Open to children ages 5-14, kids will bike, swim, and run their way to the finish line. This event promotes a healthy and active lifestyle for children throughout the entire northern Indiana region featuring a 50-yard swim at Adams High School […]
2022 Directors’ Youth Scholarship Golf Outing
Join us for a fun day of golf to support the Venues Parks & Arts Youth Scholarship fund at the 29th annual Directors’ Youth Scholarship Golf Outing! This beloved event is a great opportunity for businesses, organizations, and golf enthusiasts to have a fun day out of the office while supporting our community and it’s […]
Leeper Park Tennis Center
Leeper Park Tennis Center, a facility of the South Bend Venues Parks & Arts, is located in the heart of downtown South Bend in historic Leeper Park. With 14 fully-lit tennis courts, men’s and women’s locker rooms, and air conditioned snack bar and club house, it is one of the best tennis facilities in northern […]
Byers Softball League
Meet new friends or strengthen bonds with old ones, get a little competitive, and have some fun in our Adult Softball League at Byers Softball Complex. LEAGUE RULES: All leagues must have at least 6 teams. Men’s HR limits shall be: ‘Upper’ League -5, ‘Competitive’ League -3, and ‘Recreation’ League -1. Coed HR limits shall […]
Golf Courses
South Bend Venues Parks & Arts operates three public courses in the city. All three offer season pass memberships, open golf, golf instructions, junior programs, men’s and women’s clubs, golf leagues and tournaments. Courses are managed by PGA professionals and have electrical carts and snack bars.
Leeper Park Tennis Camps
Leeper Park Tennis Center is committed to instilling the love of tennis in our area youth! Tennis Camp will include competition, developmental training focusing on agility, strength, team play, strategy, and non-advancing competitive play. Geared towards all levels, this is a great opportunity to advance your skills. Participants will learn to hold a rally, keep […]