Adults
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!
Public Swim
Open and lap swim for all ages and abilities! Lifeguards will be on duty.
Drool in the Pool
Kennedy Water Playground’s last day will feature the “Drool in the Pool” event for your furry friends! Bring your pup – big or small – to Kennedy Water Playground for some fun in the water. Well-behaved dogs are welcome to come enjoy the pool. Dogs that are 25 pounds and under can play in the […]
Pinhook Painters
Pinhook Painters welcomes artists of all abilities and mediums for studio time each Wednesday from 9:30 am – 12 pm. Artists pursue their own work in a friendly, supportive atmosphere. Tables and chairs are provided, artists supply their own art materials and table cover.
Play Tennis Midwest
Leeper Park is hosting a morning full of FREE interactive tennis activities for kids and adults to come out and try tennis. This is the perfect sport to practice your tennis skills and at the perfect price! Free!
Arbor Day
Another year, another Arbor Day event to celebrate trees and all they do for our community! Both days will take place rain or shine. Celebrate South Bend becoming a Tree City USA for the 27th year and earning the Tree Growth Award for the 2nd year! The City of South Bend and Venues Parks & […]
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 […]
2024 SBVPA Youth Scholarship Golf Outing
Join us for a fun day of golf to support the Venues Parks & Arts Youth Scholarship fund at the 31st annual VPA 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 […]
Howard Park Summer Concert Series
Another summer, another round of free concerts in the park! Join us every first Friday for a new band. Bring a picnic, bring some chairs, bring some friends! We’ll see you on the lawn. Every First Friday, May–Aug. & Oct., 6:30 – 8:30 PM May 3 | Backyard Vibes June: 7 | Marriani July: 5 […]
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 […]