Teens
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. […]
Friday Night Life
What is Friday Night Life? Time to take a break and have some fun. It’s a safe space and the place to be with opportunities for the youth in our community. We’ll offer breakout sessions with advice and empowerment and teach youth how to become a leader in their life. There will be bi-weekly sessions […]
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 […]
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.
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.
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 […]
Rafting & Kayaking
Learn more at https://eastracewaterway.gr8.com/