Community/Recreation Center Archives

Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center

The Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center is a vital part of the West Side of South Bend and supports a wide range of inter-generational programming for a wide community. The City of South Bend seeks to re-envision the building with a new facility and grounds that better serves the modern needs of the community. [...]

Rum Village Nature Center

About the Center The Rum Village Nature Center is located on the city’s south side in Rum Village Park. Visit the exhibit area, sit at the bird-viewing window, or enjoy a leisurely stroll on the trails in the woods. Not far from the heart of South Bend, Rum Village is a wildlife oasis offering hiking trails, […]

The O’Brien Center

NEW! O’Brien Fitness Center & YMCA Partnership The O’Brien/YMCA Partnership aims to continue the mission of both the YMCA and VPA by providing the community with an inclusive and welcoming environment encouraging wellness through learning, movement, healthy lifestyle and connection. In addition to fitness center access, members will have access to complimentary childcare watch, unlimited […]

O’Brien Park

The O’Brien Park offers green space for all the enjoy. A small playground, skate park, and pavilion are available for use. O’Brien Skate Park O’Brien Park offers one of the best regional skate park facilities in South Bend. The concrete, permanent obstacle, 13,000 square foot park includes challenges such as quarter-pipes, half-pipes, bowls, steps, ramps […]