Kids
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 […]
Leeper Park Tennis Camps
REGISTRATION Opening March 8, 2025 CAMPS FOR AGES 7 – 14 At Leeper Park Tennis Center, we’re dedicated to fostering a love for tennis among local youth! Our Tennis Camp offers a comprehensive experience, featuring competitive elements and developmental training in agility, strength, teamwork, strategy, and non-advancing competitive play. Open to all skill levels, this […]
Camp Awareness
2025 Camp Awareness Registration COMING SOON 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 at 12PM on Monday, March 31, 2025. For ease of registration, […]
South Bend Youth Basketball League
2025 Winter South Bend Youth Basketball League We are excited to announce the upcoming South Bend Youth Basketball Winter League, presented by South Bend Venues, Parks & Arts! Registration Information: Cost: $35, plus a credit card processing fee. Registration Opens: December 9th and runs through December 29th. There will be no extensions, and there are limited spots available, so […]
Kennedy Water Playground & Splash Pads
South Bend Venues Parks & Arts has eight splash pads across the city in addition to the water playground in Kennedy Park.
Learn to Swim
Registration for the Spring Session is now closed. Please email instructor Stephanie at sklemm@southbendin.gov to be added to our email list. Want your children to learn to swim or perfect their skills before the summer swim season? Sign up for one of our 8 different Swim Levels where classes are taught by Red Cross Certified […]