Kids
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 […]
Kids Spark in the Park
Experience SPARK in the Park Tuesdays in June and July. Potawatomi Park will be hosting a variety of fun and creative outdoor activities for kids to play, learn, and be kids! From getting musical and dancing, to learning about plants and space, SPARK in the Park is an event you and your kids won’t want […]
Kids Triathlon
A fun and challenging triathlon for your little ones to compete in! Open to children ages 5-14, kids will swim, bike, and run their way to the finish line. After crossing the finish line, enjoy activities inside the track, support and congratulate fellow racers, and attend the awards ceremony for the top winners of each […]
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 & […]
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 […]
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 […]
National Kids to Parks Day
Come celebrate with us as we join cities and partners across the country in celebrating Kids To Parks Day, a national day of outdoor play! We want to encourage kids (and families) to get active and connected with nature in our community and green spaces. Trust us, you don’t want to miss this opportunity to […]
Public Swim
Open and lap swim for all ages and abilities! Lifeguards will be on duty.
Leeper Park Tennis Camps
REGISTRATION Opening March 1, 2024 CAMPS FOR AGES 5 – 14 Leeper Park Tennis Center is committed to instilling the love of tennis in our area youth! Tennis Camp will include competition, developmental training focusing on agility, strength, team play, strategy, and non-advancing competitive play. Geared towards all levels, this is a great opportunity to […]
Camp Awareness
2024 Camp Awareness Registration goes live Monday, March 18 at 12 PM This is not your ordinary summer camp! Your kids will have hands-on experiences with hikes, fishing, archery, arts & crafts, and more. They’ll come home with stories to share of cookouts, games, and new friends. Registration will open on Monday, March 18, 2024. […]
Youth Basketball League
2024 Winter Registration Now CLOSED The South Bend Youth Basketball League is a COED recreational league designed to give participants the chance to develop their knowledge and skills in a positive and highly instructional environment. It features two program tracks, one for boys and girls in Kindergarten through 2nd grade and the other for those […]
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.