Teens
Winter Open
You’re invited to celebrate the official opening of the ice skating season with a day full of free activities, and everyone is invited. The park will be bustling with holiday excitement, so sip, skate, and sing your way around Howard Park. Full Winter Open Schedule | Saturday, Dec. 7 Mark your calendar for the second […]
Athletic Opportunities in South Bend
Explore Seasonal Sports Events in South Bend South Bend is a hub of athletic excitement year-round, thanks to the City of South Bend Venues, Parks, and Arts. Whether you’re a competitive athlete or a fan of the game, our parks and venues offer a wide variety of sports and recreational activities for every season. In […]
Open Recreation
Discover everything our Community Centers have to offer! You can join fitness training programs, use the weight room, cardio equipment, and basketball courts for fun games. We also have open gym sessions and dance aerobics classes to keep you active and engaged. There’s something for everyone!
Police Athletic League
Gone Fishing
Gone Fishing is back! Participants (ages 7-17) will learn how to cast, how to identify fish, and most importantly try their hand at fishing as they rotate through stations. Registration is limited to 40 kids. For Information & Registration: Contact Josie Merriweather (574) 235-9428 Please note: Only kids need to registered. Parents/Guardian will be required to sign […]
Play Tennis Midwest
Leeper Park is hosting a morning full of FREE interactive tennis activities for kids and adults to come out and try tennis. This is the perfect sport to practice your tennis skills and at the perfect price! Free!
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 28th year and earning the Tree Growth Award for the 3rd 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 Lessons
2025 REGISTRATION to Open on June 1, 2025 Join us for Adult Lessons (18+) every Monday starting July 7 through August 11, from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Whether you’re brushing up on skills or trying something new, these fun, low-pressure sessions are perfect for adult learners of all levels. Just $10 per day – […]
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 […]