Adults
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. Clay High School Public Swim Every Monday Mar. 6 – May 22 from 7-9pm Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 20 – Aug. 3, 11:30am – 1:30pm Adam’s High School Public Swim Mondays and Wednesdays, June 21 – Aug. 2, 4 – 6pm […]
Byers 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. 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 -1. Coed HR limits shall […]
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. 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 a net. The sport shares features of other racket sports, the […]
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 National Tennis Month Day. It will be a FREE fun day at Leeper Park! For more info and to register for this USTA Event – Click Here! Youth and Adult lessons are offered […]
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 eight splash pads across the city in addition to the water playground in Kennedy Park and the pool in Potawatomi Park.