Adults
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 […]
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 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 […]
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. Pedals & Petals Fiesta with Los Hermanos Bueno Featuring Sabor Latino Radio | 5/5, 5 – 9pm Size Matters | 6/2 […]
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 […]
Potawatomi Concert Series
It’s that time of the year again…the Potawatomi Park Summer Concert Series at the Chris Wilson Pavilion! Limited seating available in the pavilion, guests are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket. June 4: Playback June 11: 80/90 Duo June 18: Van Dyke Revue June 25: Left Side of the Dial July 2: […]
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 […]
Public Swim
Open and lap swim for all ages and abilities! Lifeguards will be on duty.
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 and local city softball fields. 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 […]