Outdoors
Ice Skating
Kids Triathlon
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 (25-yard swim […]
Dog Parks
The Niles Ave. Dog Park location is South Bend’s first dog park, a pilot program moved to fruition by the local neighborhood and dog park advocates in downtown and the near northeast area. The park is a safe, fun and inviting environment for dogs and their owners. Please beware this is a use-at-your-own-risk, unmonitored facility. […]
Disc Golf
Come out to Rum Village for a round of disc golf! The view from the hills of Rum Village makes this 18 hole course a great place to play- and its FREE. Well-groomed park with a very old trees and elevation. Begins with birdie-able holes – the back 9 will test your strength and accuracy. […]
Sunday Nature Hikes
Fall is just around the corner and Rum Village comes to life! Stop by the Rum Village Nature Center for our fall hikes happening every Sunday. Perfect for all ages, our guided tours are the perfect opportunity to see the incredible fall foliage, and animals that call the park home. Registration is not required! September […]
Mountain Biking
Pedal your way through the Rum Village bike trail terrain! Did you know there are over five miles of trails at the Rum Village Annex? Located on the west side of Gertrude Street, south of the entrance to Rum Village Park there’s a biker’s oasis beyond the trees. Whether you’re a beginner or advanced, there […]
Boomin’ Parks Tour
Boomer is a custom-designed mobile recreation vehicle, arriving in your neighborhood park to unpack an experience like no where else in the city! It will arrive programmed with staff and ever-changing activities. When Boomer shows up to your park, it’ll be the most exciting place in South Bend to be. Our ultimate goal is to […]
Rafting & Kayaking
Learn more at https://eastracewaterway.gr8.com/
Camp Awareness
This is not your ordinary summer camp! Your kids will have hands-on experiences with hikes, fishing, archery, arts & crafts, and more. They’ll come home with stories to share of cookouts, games, and new friends. Registration will take place online on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at 5:30 pm. Week 1: June 5-9 https://go.theflybook.com/book/897/EntityConfig/15729 Week 2: […]
Pools & Splash Pads
South Bend Venues Parks & Arts has nine splash pads across the city in addition to the water playground in Kennedy Park and the pool in Potawatomi Park.
Lifeguard Certification
Being a certified lifeguard opens doors to many other job opportunities! This Spring Venues, Parks & Arts is partnering with the Red Cross to offer both New Lifeguard Certification courses and Lifeguard Recertification courses. Both New Lifeguard and Lifeguard Recertification courses will be “Blended” courses that offer online and in-person training. The online portion […]
Learn to Swim
*At this time all Preschool, Level 1 and Level 2 classes are full. If you would like to be placed on a waitlist please email Aquatics Manager Kelli at knottebo@southbendin.gov* Want your children to learn to swim or perfect their skills before the summer swim season? Sign up for one of our 8 different […]