Mayor Thomas M. McDermott Jr.

Hessville Skate Park Ribbon Cutting


CATEGORY: Events, Parks Department

Join us on Thursday, August 15, 2019, at 3:30pm for the Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting at the new Hessville Skate Park located at Hessville Park (173rd & Kennedy Avenue).

Hammond Sportsplex to Host Co-ed Fall Volleyball League


CATEGORY: Events, Parks Department, Sportsplex

InfoThe Hammond Sportsplex is hosting a Co-Ed Fall Volleyball League on Wednesday nights from September 11 to November 13, 2019, for 10 weeks plus a tournament. Registrations will be taken until September 1, 2019 at the Hammond Sportsplex, 6630 Indianapolis Boulevard, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am until 10:00 pm in the main office. The team fee is $325 with …

Hammond Sportsplex to Host 3 V 3 Volleyball Tourney


CATEGORY: Events, Parks Department, Sportsplex

InfoThe Hammond Sportsplex is hosting a Kings & Queens of the Court 3 V 3 Volleyball Tournament on Saturday, November 9, 2019. Registrations will be taken until November 2, 2019 at the Hammond Sportsplex, 6630 Indianapolis Boulevard, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am until 10:00 pm in the main office. The tournament fee is $80 per team with a maximum …

Hammond Sportsplex to Host Co-ed 4 V 4 Volleyball Tourney


CATEGORY: Events, Parks Department, Sportsplex

InfoThe Hammond Sportsplex is hosting a Co-Ed 4v4 Volleyball Tournament on Saturday, September 28, 2019. Registrations will be taken until September 18, 2019 at the Hammond Sportsplex, 6630 Indianapolis Boulevard, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am until 10:00 pm in the main office. The team fee is $80 with a maximum 6 player roster with a minimum of 2 women …

Hammond Sportsplex to Host Men’s Fall Basketball League


CATEGORY: Events, Parks Department, Sportsplex

InfoThe Hammond Sportsplex is hosting a Men’s Fall Basketball League on Sunday nights from September 8 – November 10. This includes 10 games and an end of season tournament. Games start at 7:00 pm. Registrations will be taken at the Hammond Sportsplex, 6630 Indianapolis Boulevard, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am until 10:00 pm in the main office until September …

Hammond Sportsplex to Host Kids Volleyball Camp


CATEGORY: Events, Parks Department, Sportsplex

InfoThe Hammond Sportsplex is hosting a Youth Volleyball Camp from Tuesday, September 10, 2019 to Thursday, September 12, 2019 from 6:00 pm until 7:30 pm for children ages 8-15. Registrations will be taken at the Hammond Sportsplex, 6630 Indianapolis Boulevard, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am until 10:00 pm in the main office until September 9, 2019. Space is limited. …

Introduction of Draft Master Plan with Jeff Speck and Associates


CATEGORY: Events, Speck

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the City Department of Planning and Development Department invite you to a presentation of a highly anticipated Draft Master Plan of our downtown by best-selling author, city planner and urban designer Jeff Speck on Tuesday, August 6th at the Towle Theater, 5205 Hohman Avenue.  Doors will open at 5:30pm, with the presentation beginning at ...
Mayor Thomas M. McDermott Jr.

City of Hammond Receives Legacy Foundation Grant


CATEGORY: Mayor's Office, News

Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. announces that the City of Hammond in conjunction with the Legacy Foundation has joined in an endeavor to finance the Bike Trail Connector Project in Hammond. A $25,000 grant issued by the Legacy Foundation will be utilized in funding the unification of the Downtown Hammond trail and the Marquette Greenway trail. This expansion of …

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott Jr.

Cooling Shelters Open in Hammond


CATEGORY: Mayor's Office, News

Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott, Jr. has announced that due to the extreme heat expected this week, the City of Hammond has identified several buildings as cooling centers, including: The Jean Shepherd Center, the Lost Marsh Golf Course Clubhouse and Hammond City Hall. Individuals may use these facilities during regular operating hours if necessary to cool down from temperatures that are …

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott Jr.

Mayor McDermott to Re-open Boy Scout Road


CATEGORY: Mayor's Office, News

Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. announces that 136th Street in North Hammond, also known as Boy Scout Road, is expected to be completely re-opened to traffic on Wednesday, July 3. After concerns were raised at a Mayor’s Night Out about the poor condition of this street, the decision was made to temporarily close the road for public safety reasons. …