About the Park
One of South Bend’s most active parks, Potawatomi Park’s tree-shaded acres are home to a wide variety of amenities. The park has a new Splash Pad feature, an exercise track, a large Universally Accessible Playground, the popular, community-built Kids’ Kingdom playground, an outdoor Performance Arts Pavilion and viewing area, restroom facilities and much more.
Within the Park
Potawatomi Zoo: South Bend is home to the Potawatomi Zoo, Indiana’s oldest zoo! Originally founded in 1902 at Leeper Park, the zoo moved its current location in Potawatomi Park in 1912.
Potawatomi Conservatory: Located in Potawatomi Park, the Muessel-Ellison Conservatory, with its tropical plants, waterfall and quaint garden provides a warm, inviting spot to host wedding ceremonies, receptions, parties, graduation open house, recitals, showers and meetings. For information on renting the conservatory for your next event, call the Potawatomi Conservatory Event Planner at 574-235-9442.
Chris Wilson Pavilion: An outdoor community performance stage, the Chris Wilson Pavilion is host to several concert and art series for the public every year.