We know how much Washington Park Zoo means to our residents, families, and visitors. Assistant Zoo Director Elizabeth Emerick sat down to speak directly with the community regarding the incident and loss that occurred on June 3. The compassion and support shown by our community in the days following have [...]

MICHIGAN CITY – The Fedder’s Alley All-Inclusive Playground and Fitness Park expected to break ground in 2025 is significantly closer to fruition as a result of a $750,000 grant from the Health Foundation of La Porte. “The Fedder’s Alley All-Inclusive Playground and Fitness Park will offer opportunities for all ages [...]

Help us protect the sensitive dune environment by using the new beach mats on California, Louisiana, Georgia, and Illinois Avenue beach paths.  New mats will be installed at stop 7 in 2025! This project was funded in part by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and Indiana Department of Natural [...]

The Michigan City Parks and Recreation Department aims to create a destination playground and inclusive and multi-generational park featuring fitness stations and walking trails . The park will be a safe and welcoming place for everyone to gather, play, learn, socialize, and exercise. It will support all ability levels, provide [...]