Parks & Recreation

All Parks Open From Memorial Day Weekend - Labor Day Weekend; Dawn to Dusk

Green House - (219) 391-8474
Monday-Friday 9:00am - 3:00pm and Wednesday CLOSED

* SUMMER HRS MAY-AUGUST; 1st Saturday of the Month 8:00am - 12:00pm

MacArthur Golf Course/ Mini Golf - (219) 516-2673

Monday-Tuesday Closed

Wednesday-Sunday 8:00am-5:00pm

* SUMMER HRS JUNE-JULY; Mon-Sun - 8:00am-5pm

* Closed for Winter

Unity Center - (219) 397-2392 & Heritage Center - (219) 391-8380
Saturday & Sunday CLOSED

Monday-Friday 11:00am-7:00pm Summer Hours / 12:00pm-8:00pm Fall/Winter/Spring Hours

Rentals:
Riley Hall - Available for rental, please review application and documents for rental.
Park Shelters - Available for rental.

Performing Arts Center - Leon Kendrick's Youth Voices United

Washington and Kosciusko Pools
Permanently Closed

*Subject to change.

Mission

East Chicago Parks and Recreation will provide essential services, facilities and programs necessary for the positive development and well being of the citizens of East Chicago.

Parks

East Chicago’s parks and recreation department provides more than 30,000 residents with an attractive and safe environment. Places of beauty and tranquility, where individuals and families have the opportunity to absorb some of nature’s benefits. Come listen to bands, gather for celebrations, and to participate in various sports. There are areas for children and families to play in the sand, swim in the pool or beautiful Lake Michigan, or run and/or walk around a track.

From our city neighborhoods to our beautiful lakefront, East Chicago parks offers natives and tourists the chance to explore a fun atmosphere, relax in nature or try something new. The local park scene boasts new playground and exercise equipment, walking trails, volleyball courts, baseball and softball fields, cypress gardens and beautiful art work which include tree sculptures and our amazing annual display of traveling sculptures.

Mayor Anthony Copeland and the East Chicago Park Department are dedicated to maintaining and improving these valuable resources and safe havens throughout our wonderful neighborhoods. The East Chicago Park & Recreation Team’s goal is to provide the highest quality recreational programs aimed to educate, challenge, and safeguard our citizens. Come visit one of our many beautiful parks today!

Special Park Usage

To reserve a gazebo, pavilion, park shelter, picnic area, or hall. Please contact the park and recreation office at 219-391-8474 or stop by our office located at 1615 E. 142nd st. East Chicago, IN 46312 between the hours of 8am - 4pm Monday - Friday, close for lunch from 12pm - 1pm.