And welcome to Livin' the Lake Life in La Porte, Indiana.
Our parks embody La Porte’s cherished motto, “Livin' the Lake Life,” with an unwavering commitment to enhance recreational access on and around our beautiful waters. Our top priority is to develop, renovate and maintain our vast parks and amenities to the highest standards, making La Porte the ultimate destination for relaxation and adventure. La Porte is the place to be. This guiding mantra fuels our dedication and creativity, inspiring us in every endeavor.
Come and experience the vibrant community and stunning natural beauty that make La Porte truly exceptional.
Picnic Under the Stars
Benefiting the La Porte City Park Foundation, the 2nd Annual Picnic Under the Stars was held Friday, November 21 at the Civic Auditorium. Thank you to everyone who joined us. Your energy, generosity and love for our parks made the evening truly unforgettable!
If you supported the La Porte City Park Foundation through the online auction and won, you should have been notified either by email or text. Pick up of your item(s) can be done at the Park Office Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m..
Skate the Heart of Downtown
Ice skating returns to Downtown La Porte! Enjoy this fun, healthy activity with family and friends, with skating times scheduled on weekends and over holiday break from December 5 through January 25.
Watch for specials including FREE SKATE FRIDAYS and BOGO (Buy One Get One) SKATE SUNDAYS. Group outings and skating lessons also available. Want to sponsor a skate or bring out a group? Call 219-326-9600 for more information.
To reserve your skate time, click HERE.
Basketball Returns to the Court at the La Porte Civic Auditorium
The La Porte Invitational returns for the fifth year in a row at the historic La Porte Civic Auditorium. This three-day, nationally televised basketball showcase features the best high school programs in the nation, with multiple of ESPN’s top-ranked recruits. With its old-school charm and classic “Hoosiers” feel, there’s no better stage than the Civic to watch the college and pro talent of tomorrow.
The event features three days of thrilling matchups headlined by local powerhouse La Lumiere. The Lakers closed out the 2024–25 season ranked No. 5 in Indiana and No. 4 nationally among prep programs. A perennial blue blood in high school basketball, La Lumiere is known for its relentless, championship-caliber defense and explosive offensive attack. Leading the charge this year is standout point guard and senior Jon Sanderson, ranked No. 55 in ESPN’s Top 100 Recruits. Sanderson is committed to Notre Dame, where he’ll reunite with fellow La Lumiere star and top 2025 recruit Jalen Haralson.
For additional information visit the La Porte Civic Auditorium or call 219-362-2325.
Barre Class to Return this Fall!
Barre workouts are designed to give you a long, lean dancer-like physique. While all Barre workouts differ slightly in structure, most combine elements of Ballet, Pilates and Yoga. Barre exercises rely mainly upon one's body weight for resistance and the moves challenge your core stability and balance.
Join certified instructor Becca Masters as she guides you through the highly effective sequences of toning and resistance exercises.
Session one: November 3-24
Session two: December 1-22
Sponsorship Opportunities
We invite you to support our community by becoming a sponsor for one or more of our exciting programs. Your sponsorship helps us offer quality events and activities to the residents of La Porte, and it's a great way to promote your business and gain exposure within our community. Click here, and you'll find information about the sponsorship opportunities we currently offer.
Thank you to past and current sponsors and partners:
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Please contact us if you have any questions or if you would like to rent one of our facilities, register for a program or partner with us as a volunteer or sponsor.
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