Parks and Trails
Helman Park
Gwen Stiver Memorial Park & West Bank Trail
Gov. Joe Kernan Park
Fremont Park
Fredrickson Prairie
Through a unique coalition of community organizations, the area has been converted to a prairie-ecosystem park available for community use, has become the home of the administrative offices of the Boy Scouts of America-LaSalle Council, and is the pilot site for curriculum-based field trips for children in the South Bend Community Schools with Notre […]
Elbel Park Golf Course
Only a short drive from downtown South Bend, golfers will experience the natural beauty of the parkland setting that incorporates numerous nature areas, the Mud Lake wetlands, animal habitats and stunning terrain. Elbel is a full-service golf course, appealing to golfers of various skill levels. The tree-lined, bent grass tees give way to the immaculately […]
Coquillard Park
Lightly tree-shaded, Coquillard is one of the city’s oldest Neighborhood parks. Incorporated into the parks’ system in 1906 it has functioned as an anchor to the neighborhood since its earliest development. Coquillard’s open space is laid out to accommodate open play and open field games. History of Coquillard Park Source: A History of St. Joseph County […]
Mayor Steven J Luecke Park & Coal Line Trail
Booth Tarkington Park
Kennedy Park
Plans for a new Kennedy Park are underway. DLZ Corporation presented initial concept plans to the public on Tuesday, January 10. Provide feedback by clicking the button below. Kennedy Park, located at the corner of Olive St. and Westmoor St., includes the Kennedy Water Playground, a public restroom, walking trails, baseball diamond, basketball courts, […]
Leeper Park
The Studebaker Fountain at Leeper Park was generously funded by local donors. Other renovations at the park include new ADA pathways, a formal garden, and a new playground. A new overlook into the river and traffic calming features are also completed. Leeper Park Rose Garden (Resurrect the Roses) The Leeper Park Rose Garden is […]
Pier Park
The Pier Park Project is a is a collaborative luminasonic project by the visual artist GIIIVENS and composer Eli Kahn. The artists have created a one-of-a-kind experience at Pier Park in which infinite light will meet the likes of a quadrophonic soundscape of music and natural sounds. GIIIVENS’ piece “Aether’s Requiem” provides the spectator with […]