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Open Recreation
Discover everything our Community Centers have to offer! You can join fitness training programs, use the weight room, cardio equipment, and basketball courts for fun games. We also have open gym sessions and dance aerobics classes to keep you active and engaged. There’s something for everyone!
Police Athletic League
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. […]
Friday Night Life
What is Friday Night Life? Time to take a break and have some fun. It’s a safe space and the place to be with opportunities for the youth in our community. We’ll offer breakout sessions with advice and empowerment and teach youth how to become a leader in their life. There will be bi-weekly sessions […]
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 […]
Leeper Park Tennis Lessons
2024 REGISTRATION to Open March 1 Weekly youth and adult lessons are available! We specialize in beginner to intermediate levels. Pee Wee Tennis (ages 3-4): Youth-sized racquets and nets are used, along with foam balls, to encourage success. These lessons focus on developing large motor skills and eye-hand coordination through games and activities aimed at […]
Leeper Park Tennis Center
Located in the heart of downtown South Bend within historic Leeper Park, Leeper Park Tennis Center is proudly managed by South Bend Venues Parks & Arts. Our facility boasts 14 fully-lit tennis courts, along with men’s and women’s locker rooms. Enjoy the convenience of an air-conditioned snack bar and clubhouse, making it one of northern […]
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 […]
Golf Courses
South Bend Venues Parks & Arts proudly manages three distinguished public golf courses within the city. Each course offers a wealth of amenities and opportunities, including season pass memberships, open golf play, expert golf instruction, engaging junior programs, vibrant men’s and women’s clubs, and exciting golf leagues and tournaments. Guided by PGA professionals, these courses […]
Leeper Park Tennis Camps
REGISTRATION Opening March 1, 2025 CAMPS FOR AGES 5 – 14 At Leeper Park Tennis Center, we’re dedicated to fostering a love for tennis among local youth! Our Tennis Camp offers a comprehensive experience, featuring competitive elements and developmental training in agility, strength, teamwork, strategy, and non-advancing competitive play. Open to all skill levels, this […]
Rafting & Kayaking
Learn more at https://eastracewaterway.gr8.com/
South Bend Youth Basketball League
2025 Winter South Bend Youth Basketball League We are excited to announce the upcoming South Bend Youth Basketball Winter League, presented by South Bend Venues, Parks & Arts! Registration Information: Cost: $35, plus a credit card processing fee. Registration Opens: December 9th and runs through December 29th. There will be no extensions, and there are limited spots available, so […]