Improvements Coming to the Jean Shepherd Community Center


CATEGORY: News, Parks Department

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the Hammond Parks and Recreation Department are excited to announce enhancements to the Jean Shepherd Community Center. The Jean Shepherd Community Center will transform into a state-of-the-art pickleball and community center housing 12 indoor courts and updated food and drink amenities. The city will partner with a local pickleball group to offer clinics, tournaments, …

Vendors Wanted


CATEGORY: News, Parks Department

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and The City of Hammond Parks & Recreation Department will be hosting an Indoor Trunk or Treat at the Hammond Sportsplex on October 10th from 5-7pm. We are currently looking for vendors to come decorate a 10×10 booth space- your organization will be provided 1 table per spot. This is free to participate, but you …

Mayor’s Gold Cup Roadie Run 5K along Wolf Lake


CATEGORY: News, Parks Department

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and The City of Hammond Department of Parks & Recreation invite runners and walkers of all ages to compete in the Kathleen Pucalik Memorial 5K Roadie Run leading up to the 20th Annual Festival of the Lakes. The run / walk starts and ends at The Wolf Lake Pavilion on Saturday, July 13, 2024. Registration …

Park Board Special Meeting


CATEGORY: Parks Department, Public Notices

The Hammond Board of Park Commissioners will be holding a special meeting on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. with the intention of awarding a bid for the Area Career Center/Civic Center Easement AND Sportsplex Parking Lot Expansion Phase 1, as well as any other business that may come before the Board. Full details here.

RESCHEDULE: MLK Courts To Be Reopened


CATEGORY: News, Parks Department

On Saturday, May 13th at 10:00 a.m., please join Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr., Councilman Barry Tyler and other city and school officials for a press conference regarding the re-opening of the basketball courts at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park. The basketball courts have been closed since August of last year due to issues at the park. The City …

Park Board Meeting


CATEGORY: News, Parks Department, Public Notices

MEETING OF THE HAMMOND BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS Wednesday, February 1, 2023 @ 5:30 p.m. In the Hammond Civic Center Board Room at 5825 Sohl Avenue, Hammond And Online Via Zoom Public Comment may be submitted prior to and following the meeting at: parks@gohammond.com VIRTUAL MEETING VIA ZOOM Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87440194391?pwd=N0NuSjdpcm0wTGl5TjQvMkpoOXN5UT09 Meeting ID: 875 1519 1543 Passcode: 648259 Call …

Park Board Meeting


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MEETING OF THE HAMMOND BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS Wednesday, January 18, 2023 @ 5:30 p.m. In the Hammond Civic Center Board Room at 5825 Sohl Avenue, Hammond And Online Via Zoom Public Comment may be submitted prior to and following the meeting at: parks@gohammond.com VIRTUAL MEETING VIA ZOOM Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87440194391?pwd=N0NuSjdpcm0wTGl5TjQvMkpoOXN5UT09 Meeting ID: 875 1519 1543 Passcode: 648259 Call …

Park Board Meeting


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MEETING OF THE HAMMOND BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS Wednesday, January 4, 2023 @ 5:30 p.m. In the Hammond Civic Center Board Room at 5825 Sohl Avenue, Hammond And Online Via Zoom Public Comment may be submitted prior to and following the meeting at: parks@gohammond.com VIRTUAL MEETING VIA ZOOM Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87440194391?pwd=N0NuSjdpcm0wTGl5TjQvMkpoOXN5UT09 Meeting ID: 875 1519 1543 Passcode: 648259 Call …

Park Board Meeting


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MEETING OF THE HAMMOND BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS Wednesday, December 21, 2022 @ 5:30 p.m. In the Hammond Civic Center Board Room at 5825 Sohl Avenue, Hammond And Online Via Zoom Public Comment may be submitted prior to and following the meeting at: parks@gohammond.com VIRTUAL MEETING VIA ZOOM Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87440194391?pwd=N0NuSjdpcm0wTGl5TjQvMkpoOXN5UT09 Meeting ID: 875 1519 1543 Passcode: 648259 Call …

Park Board Meeting


CATEGORY: News, Parks Department, Public Notices

MEETING OF THE HAMMOND BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS Wednesday, November 16, 2022 @ 5:30 p.m. In the Hammond Civic Center Board Room at 5825 Sohl Avenue, Hammond And Online Via Zoom Public Comment may be submitted prior to and following the meeting at: parks@gohammond.com VIRTUAL MEETING VIA ZOOM Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87440194391?pwd=N0NuSjdpcm0wTGl5TjQvMkpoOXN5UT09 Meeting ID: 875 1519 1543 Passcode: 648259 Call …