The Times of Northwest Indiana

Citywide facilities in Hammond are available for public rental

The City of Hammond’s Parks and Recreation Department offers a variety of citywide sports and recreation programs including baseball, basketball, boating, windsurfing, sailing, football, golf, soccer, ...
The Times of Northwest Indiana

Hammond parks likely to donate to Bishop Noll

HAMMOND -- A donation of $50,000 to the Bishop Noll Foundation to upgrade the school's facilities seems likely from the Hammond Parks and Recreation Department. For the past two years, Bishop Noll has ...
Chicago Tribune

Hammond Mayor Tom McDermott closes basketball courts after two shootings, one fatal, at MLK park

Hammond Mayor Tom McDermott Jr. hopes shutting down the basketball courts in Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park will spur residents to start keeping a close eye on activity there when it ...
Chicago Tribune

Rep. Mrvan announces $700,000+ in grants for Hammond Gibson Woods

Lake County Parks and Recreation is receiving more than $700,000 in grants for Gibson Woods Nature Preserve in Hammond, Rep. Frank Mrvan announced. “I grew up playing in Gibson Woods and am proud that ...