Adults
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.
Volleyball
Come out and play some volleyball at Edison Intermediate! Mondays – Competitive Tuesdays – Recreational Looking for a fun way to get some exercise in with friends? This adult-only (Ages 18+) league includes two hours of co-ed pickup volleyball. Just drop in and pay at the door. No Kids are allowed.
Pickleball
That’s right! We now offer the fastest growing sport of Pickleball. We’re South Bend’s only indoor facility to offer this unique, addicting sport. What is it? Pickleball is a sport in which two or four players use solid paddles, made of wood or composite materials, to hit a perforated polymer ball, similar to a wiffle ball, over […]
Rafting & Kayaking
Learn more at https://eastracewaterway.gr8.com/
Leeper Park Tennis Lessons
2023 REGISTRATION Now Open! We will kick off the 2023 season with an Open House on May 20th in coordination with USTA Play Midwest. It will be a FREE fun day at Leeper Park! For more info and to register for USTA Play Midwest – Click Here! Youth and Adult lessons are offered weekly! Our […]
South Bend Swim Club
The South Bend Swim Club, a collaboration with the Venues Parks & Arts Department, invites you to become a member of the team.
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 […]
Aqua Aerobics
Enjoy the healthful benefits of water! You do not need to know how to swim to enjoy these classes. These classes are taught by experienced instructors, benefit the participant’s cardiovascular system and provide an overall feeling of well-being. Water adds resistance to the exercise routine while buoyancy makes the work seem effortless.