Athletics

King At Kennedy
Welcome to King at Kennedy! We are the ultimate destination for school-aged kids seeking a fun and safe summer experience with friends. Our engaging programs offer a wide range of activities designed to make every day memorable. From basketball skills and drills to exciting field trips across the city, King at Kennedy is the place […]

Ray Comer Pickleball Tournament and Ribbon Cutting
Come celebrate the ribbon cutting for the brand-new Boehm Pickleball Courts, in dedication of Ray Comer. This fundraiser event will take place on Saturday, June 24 from 8am–5pm and the official ribbon cutting at 10:30am. The permanent Boehm Pickleball Courts are at Boehm Park in South Bend. Open doubles divisions can register to compete for […]

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!

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

National Tennis Month Day
Get out and play! Celebrate national tennis month with us this May. Registration link is below. Tennis is the perfect sport to pick up and start playing—It’s safe, easy to learn AND good for you. And, that’s why we’re hosting FREE or low-cost tennis events around the Midwest for kids and adults to go out […]

Kids Triathlon
A fun and challenging triathlon for your little ones to compete in! Open to children ages 5-14, kids will swim, bike, and run their way to the finish line. After crossing the finish line, enjoy activities inside the track, support and congratulate fellow racers, and attend the awards ceremony for the top winners of each […]

2023 Directors’ Youth Scholarship Golf Outing
Join us for a fun day of golf to support the Venues Parks & Arts Youth Scholarship fund at the 30th 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 […]

SBVPA Adult 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
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN for 2023 Youth Tennis Camps CAMPS FOR AGES 5 – 14 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 […]