Kids
Leeper Park Tennis Center
Located in the heart of downtown South Bend within historic Leeper Park, Leeper Park Tennis Center is proudly managed by South Bend Venues Parks & Arts. Our facility boasts 14 fully-lit tennis courts, along with men’s and women’s locker rooms. Enjoy the convenience of an air-conditioned snack bar and clubhouse, making it one of 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’re teaming up with the National Park Trust for the 12th year to help inspire kids (and families!) to get active and connect with nature in our community. We’ll be […]
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 Open March 31 at 12PM 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 […]
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 our 3 Summer Sessions will be available Saturday May 3! Have you heard VPA has moved to a new registration system SmartRec by Amilia. If you have not already created a user account and added all household members please do so ahead of registration. You can CLICK HERE to create your user account Want […]