The Hammond Parks Department extends pool dates to the public at Hessville pool, located at Kennedy Avenue and 173rd Street, and Edison pool, located at Madison Avenue and Mulberry Street, through Sunday, Aug. 30. Hours for Hessville and Edison pool are Tuesday through Friday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., …
Hammond Hops Fest and 10K Beer Run
PURCHASE TICKETS HEREPress Release VersionMayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the Hammond Port Authority are proud to announce Hammond’s first beer fest! The Hammond Hops Fest and 10K Beer Run is set for Saturday, September 19th. The Hammond Hops Fest offers beer enthusiasts the opportunity to sample local and hard to find brews on the banks of Wolf Lake. Are ...
Vendors sought for Hammond’s Annual Indoor Garage Sale
Vendor applications are being accepted for the Jean Shepherd Community Centers annual Indoor Garage Sale. The sale is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 11 at 3031 J.F. Mahoney Drive. Booth spaces are $25. Interested vendors can fill out an application at the JSCC, or call (219) 554-0155 for more information.
Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott Jr. is pleased to announce the following personnel changes, effective January 2015.
Donna Muta will take over as Superintendent of the Hammond Park Department. Donna became an employee with the City of Hammond in 2005. She has held many positions including, parks, special events coordinator, and public works district supervisor. Leanne Munoz will move from the College Bound Coordinator to become Hammond’s Special Events Coordinator. Leanne started with the City in 2011 …
Hammond park going to the dogs
October 23, 2014 – Rob Earnshaw The largest city in Northwest Indiana is getting its first dog park. Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. announced this week that Riverside Park in far southwest Hammond will be the home of the approximately 2 acre dog park. Planning stages are underway with ground expected to be broken in the spring. “We’re moving forward and …
Hammond woman grateful for Hammond Parks Program
Evelyn Wilson says the Hammond Parks Summer Program has been extremely beneficial for her three special needs children. Wilson says the program provides breakfast, lunch and fun activities including games, arts and crafts, in a safe supervised environment. The children learn acceptance, Wilson says. “All ages, all colors, all abilities, all play together,” Wilson, who has been a program volunteer …
Hammond woman grateful for Hammond Parks Program
Evelyn Wilson says the Hammond Parks Summer Program has been extremely beneficial for her three special needs children. Wilson says the program provides breakfast, lunch and fun activities including games, arts and crafts, in a safe supervised environment. The children learn acceptance, Wilson says. “All ages, all colors, all abilities, all play together,” Wilson, who has been a program volunteer ...
Vendor applications sought for Hammond garage sale
Vendor applications are being accepted for the Jean Shepherd Community Center's annual Indoor Garage Sale. It's from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 12 at the center, 3031 J.F. Mahoney Drive. Booth spaces are $25. Interested vendors can fill out an applications at the center or call (219) 554-0155 for information.