Valpo Parks is creating a dedicated playground designed specifically for the physical and sensory needs of children up to 2 years old. It’s a space that allows our youngest children to explore, climb, and learn safely. It is also a hub for caregivers to sit, breathe, and build the friendships that make raising a child a little easier.

By supporting this project, you’re investing in more than just a playground. You’re providing a foundation for early childhood development and a lifeline for local families. This playground will be the birthplace of first steps and lifelong friendships.

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Calling all anglers! Loomis and Spectacle Lakes, with over 40 acres of pristine water, are a fisherman's paradise in Porter County.

Your support helps us host exciting fishing events, nurture youth programs, and keep facilities at Rogers Lakewood top-notch.

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Your contribution to the Youth Sports Fund will help provide proper equipment, ensure safe field conditions, train and retain experienced officials, and provide a foundation in which our youngsters can learn about sportsmanship, teamwork, and other life skills.

Our community is built on providing opportunities for youth to grow into future leaders. The Youth Sports Fund is a great way to show your support!

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The Valpo Parks Tree Fund is used to replace and replant trees that are removed for construction or safety reasons.

Trees will be purchased by the Horticulture Department and planted in parks and public spaces where they can be watered and nurtured until their shade can be enjoyed for years to come.

A contribution to the Tree Fund will be used directly in the purchase and maintenance of trees by the Valpo Parks. For more information- Click Here

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The Legacy Fund is available to benefit any of our 18 parks.

Working with the Valpo Parks Department, the Parks Foundation can identify a specific need and help provide necessary resources.

Building this fund is important as it enables the Parks Foundation to quickly respond to unexpected needs or opportunities as they arise.

Your contribution to the Legacy Fund ensures the legacy of the Valpo Parks continues to be maintained at a high standard for years to come.

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Enjoy the thrill and excitement of Championship-Level Disc Golf right in your own backyard!

The Rogers Lakewood Disc Golf Course features 27 Holes of varying skill levels. Play with your friends or visit the Duneland Disc Golf Club’s page for information on tournaments and league play.

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Are you an outdoor enthusiast? Love biking, hiking and running trails?

Creekside Trails is a multi-use trail system adjacent to Creekside Golf Course.

If you or someone you know is interested in supporting the development, ongoing maintenance and future upgrades to the trails, please consider donating today!

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Step into a world of vibrant colors and sweet scents at the captivating Ogden Gardens.

This 4-acre haven features an enchanting display of annuals, perennials, rose gardens, shrub beds, and towering trees.  A peaceful Japanese Garden and Gazebo offer a tranquil retreat within the gardens. 

Your contribution helps ensure this floral masterpiece continues to flourish for years to come. We appreciate donations of all sizes!

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