A one-of-a-kind golf outing that gives kids an opportunity to play in a real shotgun start, best ball style outing.

This fun-filled day of golf includes food, healthy competition, awards, and gifts for all participants.

Creekside Classic

Frequent Questions

  • EVENT DETAILS
    Date: TBD
    Time: TBD
    Location: Creekside Golf Course
    Directions

    NEW THIS YEAR
    2 flight options for faster play - Each flight involves a 12-hole best ball scramble with a shotgun start, and a skills competition for kids age 12 and under.

    AM Flight: Check-in starts at 7:30am, shotgun start at 8:30am. Lunch and awards take place at 11:30am.

    PM Flight: Check-in and lunch start at 12:00 pm, shotgun start at 1:00 pm. Awards take place at 4:00 pm

  • Foursomes consist of 2 adults and 2 juniors.

    Register as a team, or as an individual. No matter the case, we'll help fill your foursome.

  • Your schedule depends on which flight (AM vs. PM) you have been assigned. Both AM and PM Flight Schedules are detailed below…

    AM FLIGHT SCHEDULE
    7:30 AM - Check-In & Light Breakfast 8:30 AM - Shotgun Start
    11:30 AM - Lunch & Awards

    PM FLIGHT SCHEDULE
    12:00 PM - Check-In & Lunch
    1:30 PM - Shotgun Start
    4:30 PM - Snacks & Awards

  • Creekside Classic fees and donations go towards…

  • Each participant will receive a commemorative Creekside T-Shirt, a complimentary lunch, the opportunity to participate in some fun and exciting on-site challenges, as well as the opportunity to win the coveted…

Creekside Classic

Registration Form

Creekside Golf Course

EVENT DETAILS
Date: June 11, 2026
Time: TBD
Location: Central Park Plaza
Directions

WHAT IS LIP SYNC BATTLE IN THE PARK?
Community members from around town were asked to perform a lip-synced song to raise money for the Valpo Parks Foundation. They pulled out all the stops with costumes, hilarious dances, and performances that brought the house down!

WHO BENEFITS?
This Party In the Park supports the Parks Fee Assistance Program. The Valpo Parks Fee Assistance Program helps underprivileged youth to participate in Valpo Parks programming, like Discovery Day Camp and Youth Sports.

Additional events hosted by
Valpo Parks Foundation


Friday, May 22, 2026
Foundation Meadows Park - Duty and Sacrifice Monument - Directions

Remember those who have served and made the ultimate sacrifice.

Memorial Day Ceremony


Friday, November 6, 2026
Foundation Meadows Park - Duty and Sacrifice Monument - Directions

Honor all military veterans, past and present.

Veterans Day Observance


Sunday, December 6, 2026
Time: TBD
Location: Fairgrounds Park - Butterfield Family Pavilion Parking Lot

Overview: Drive-thru toy drive with Santa, flashing lights, and fun.

Santa & Sirens
Toy Drive

Additional Events Hosted by VPF

Please join us for additional events hosted by Valpo Parks Foundation throughout the year. Should you have any questions regarding the se events, please reach out and a member of our staff will help you with an answer.

  • EVENT DETAILS
    Date: TBD
    Time: TBD
    Location: Foundation Meadows Park - Duty and Sacrifice Monument
    Directions

    EVENT OVERVIEW
    Remembering those who have served and made the ultimate sacrifice.

  • EVENT OVERVIEW
    Honoring all military veterans, past and present.

    EVENT DETAILS

    Date: TBD
    Time: TBD
    Location: Foundation Meadows Park - Duty & Sacrifice Monument
    Directions

  • Valpo Parks Foundation opened the ice season to a sold-out group of excited skaters.

    More than 300 skaters gathered on the ice at First Skate, gliding into a sparkling new season.

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Become a Sponsor

Valpo Parks has a variety of customizable partnership and sponsorship opportunities that can help you and your business connect with the community.

For more information, please contact
Lisa Kusbel at lkusbel@valpoparksfoundation.org
or call (219)-614-7277

OVERVIEW
The Friends and Legends Reception is held annually to honor those who support the mission of the Foundation significantly through service, leadership, and/or gifts of financial support.

2026 EVENT DETAILS
Save the Date: Thursday, October 1st
Time: TBD
Location: Butterfield Pavilion - Directions

2025 AWARD RECIPIENTS
‍ ‍Community Champion Award - Frank Kusbel
‍ ‍ John Siebert Service Award - Jeff Zielinski
‍ ‍Art & Irene Malasto Legend Award - Jim Cunningham

Friends & Legends