TABLE OF CONTENTS
SPORTS & ACTIVITIES
FITNESS CENTERS
SUMMER ACTIVITIES
KIDS’ CAMPS & SPORTS
KIDS’ SPECIAL EVENTS
SENIOR ACTIVITIES
ETHNIC FESTIVAL
MUSIC & FESTIVALS
VENUE RENTALS
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
To register for programs listed in this guide, visit sbvpa.org or come in-person to any of our locations listed on the back page.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Our mission at VPA is to make our city more livable for ALL. That means we work hard to provide access to our programs to everyone in our community. If cost prohibits participating in our programs, VPA provides scholarships to make them affordable for all.
Apply for our scholarships by visiting sbvpa.org/scholarships or in-person at Howard Park Event Center, Charles Black Community Center, or Pinhook Community Center.
Venues Parks & Arts inspires a more livable South Bend for all, connecting us to emotionally engaging experiences and to one another.
SCAN ME FOR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
connecting us to experiences and one another
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ADULT VOLLEYBALL
EDISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
10/24 - 4/25 | Mondays & Tuesdays, 7 - 9 PM
$5 per person at the door
AQUA AEROBICS
CLAY HIGH SCHOOL
6/6 - 8/3 | Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10 - 11 AM
ADAMS HIGH SCHOOL
6/5 - 8/3 | Mondays & Wednesdays, 6 - 7 PM
30 classes total per session
$100 per person for full 30-class session
$50 per person for 15-class session
FAMILY SWIM
CLAY HIGH SCHOOL
2/27 - 5/22 | Mondays, 7 - 9PM
$3 per person
LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION CLASS
RILEY HIGH SCHOOL
Session II: 4/3 - 4/7 | 10 AM - 1 PM
Session III: 5/8 - 5/12 | Time TBD
$100 per person
PLAY TENNIS MIDWEST
LEEPER TENNIS CENTER
5/20 | 10 - 12pm (Ages 5+)
12 - 2pm Adaptive/wheelchair tennis players
A FREE and FUN way to try tennis
TENNIS LESSONS
LEEPER TENNIS CENTER
May | Mondays, 5 - 7 PM
June | Mondays & Wednesdays, 9 - 11 AM
June | Mondays & Wednesdays, 5 - 7 PM
July | Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9 - 11 AM
July | Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5 - 7 PM
August | Mondays, 5 - 7 PM
September - October 6 | Mondays, 5 - 7 PM
Stay up-to-date on the Leeper Tennis Facebook page
LEEPER TENNIS OPEN HOURS
LEEPER TENNIS CENTER
Courts open to the public 24/7
Building not guaranteed to be open while courts are open
USTA ADULT TENNIS LEAGUE
LEEPER TENNIS CENTER
USTA membership required Visit sbrctennis.com for more details
FRIDAY NIGHT HOOPS
O’BRIEN FITNESS CENTER
4/28 - 12/29 | Last Friday of the Month, 5 - 8 PM
Free
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MORE SPORTS & ACTIVITIES
SOFTBALL CO-ED & MEN’S LEAGUE
BYERS SOFTBALL COMPLEX
May - August | Summer Session
August - October | Fall Session
Single Game: $525 (guaranteed 12 games)
Double Header: $825 (guaranteed 18 games)
WEEKLY PROGRAMS AT HOWARD PARK
POUND FITNESS | Mondays, 6 - 7 PM starting 4/23
MINDFUL YOGA | Tuesdays, 6:30 - 7:30 PM starting 5/2
OUTDOOR YOGA | Wednesdays, 6:30 - 7:30 PM starting 5/3
ZUMBA | Thursdays, 6:30 - 7:30 PM ....and more!
Weekly sessions rotate throughout the year. Head to visithowardpark.com for an updated schedule of activities
PICKLEBALL
O’BRIEN FITNESS CENTER
Mondays - Thursdays, 10 AM - 1 PM Free for members; $10 for non-members
FREE OUTDOOR PICKLEBALL COURTS
Located at Boehm Park, Coquillard Park, Tarkington Park, and Leeper Park
PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT AND RIBBON CUTTING
In dedication of Ray Comer 6/24 at Boehm Park, 8 AM - 5 PM
More details to come
ADULT OPEN REC - BASKETBALL
CHARLES BLACK CENTER
Mondays - Thursdays, 12 PM - 2 PM; 5 - 8 PM
RUM VILLAGE ADVENTURES
ROPE COURSE AT RUM VILLAGE PARK
Reopening May 5
YOGA AT POTAWATOMI CONSERVATORIES
Saturday mornings, 9 - 10:20 AM
Wednesday mornings, 11 - 12:00 PM
$10
MAKE MAKE
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TIME FOR PLAY
TIME FOR PLAY
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RECREATION IN 1 OR ALL OF OUR 56 PARKS!
Baseball Field Community Center
Dog Park
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Multiuse Field
Picnic Tables
Public Art
Baseball Field
Showers
Community/Recreation Center
Soccer Field
Dog Park
Splashpad
Football Field
Multiuse Field
Volleyball Courts
Basketball Goals
Picnic Tables
Disc Golf
Public Art
Showers
Fishing
Lake/Pond
Soccer Field
Splashpad
Playgrounds
Restrooms
Volleyball Courts
Softball Field
Basketball Goals
Tennis Courts
Disc Golf
Walking Trail
Fishing
Lake/Pond
Playgrounds
3 OF OUR FAVORITE FREE ACTIVITIES HAPPENING IN OUR PARKS!
Restrooms
Softball Field
O’BRIEN SKATE PARK
Tennis Courts
O’BRIEN PARK
Walking Trail
DISK GOLF COURSE
RUM VILLAGE PARK
SUNDAY NATURE HIKES
RUM VILLAGE PARK | 2 - 2:45 PM
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KICKBOXING CLASS O’Brien Center
2 LOCATIONS TO STAY ACTIVE WITH VPA IN SOUTH BEND
CHARLES BLACK COMMUNITY CENTER
3419 W WASHINGTON ST
Mondays - Thursdays, 9 AM - 9 PM
Fridays, 9 AM - 5 PM
$5 per day; $10 per month; $65 per year
THE Y AT O’BRIEN CENTER
321 EAST WALTER ST.
Mondays – Fridays, 5 AM – 9 PM
Saturdays, 7AM – 4 PM
Sundays, 9 AM - 2 PM
Monthly Membership Fees:
Youth (0-12): $17*
Teen (13-19): $22*
Young Adult (20-28): $32*
Adult (29-64): $42*
Couple: $52*
Household: $62*
Single Parent Household: $50*
Senior (65+): $37
Senior Couple: $47
*Join fee of $50 may apply
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE
Apply for our youth scholarships by visiting sbvpa.org/scholarships
Apply for financial assistance for YMCA memberships by visiting ymcagm.org/financial-assistance
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THERE ARE SO MANY WAYS TO STAY COOL THIS SUMMER! TRY ONE OF OUR 9 CITY-WIDE SPLASH PADS, THE THRILL OF WHITE WATER RAFTING IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN, OR THE JOY OF OUR ONE-OF-A-KIND WATER PLAYGROUND!
EAST RACE WATERWAY
126 S NILES AVE
Regular Season: 6/3 - 9/18
Saturdays: 12 PM - 5PM
Sundays: 12 PM - 4 PM
ADMISSION
One Ride Pass: $6
Two Ride Pass: $10
Kayak Day Pass: $15
Rafting Day Pass: $20
Season Pass: $50
KENNEDY WATER PLAYGROUND
756 ECLIPSE PL
Regular Season: 5/27 - 8/5
Open Daily, 12 PM - 7 PM
Extended Season: 8/6 - 9/4
Saturdays & Sundays, 12 PM - 7 PM
ADMISSION
Individual Admission (11+) $5
Children (3 - 10) $4
Children (2 & Under) Free
Individual Season Pass $60
Family Season Pass $120
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WHITE WATER RAFTING East Race Waterway
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CAMPS SPORTS
TENNIS CAMPS
LEEPER TENNIS CENTER
Session I: 6/12 - 6/15 | Session II: 6/19 - 6/22
Session III: 6/26 - 6/29 | Session IV: 7/10 - 7/13
Session V: 7/17 - 7/20 | Session VI: 7/24 - 7/27
Mondays - Thursdays, 9 - 4 PM
$150 per child per session
CAMP AWARENESS
WHEELOCK PARK
6/5 - 7/28 | Mondays - Fridays, 9 AM - 4 PM
Registration opens 3/16
$175 per week
ALL-STARS SUMMER ENRICHMENT CAMP
CHARLES BLACK CENTER
6/12 - 7/27 | Mondays - Thursdays,
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
$55 per week
MICHIANA SOCCER ASSOCIATION
PARK PRACTICE LOCATIONS VARY
4/16 - 6/4
Visit michianasoccer.org for registration and more information
SOUTH BEND SWIM CLUB
RILEY HIGH SCHOOL
Visit sbvpa.org/swimclub for more information
LEARN TO SWIM
RILEY HIGH SCHOOL
Summer Sessions:
Session I: 6/5 - 6/15
Session II: 6/20 - 6/29
Session III: 7/10 - 7/20 (no class 7/4)
Mondays - Thursdays, 10 AM, 11 AM, 12 PM, and 1 PM
Lessons available for ages 3 and up $45 per person
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MORE SPORTS
FIRST TEE OF MICHIANA - CLASSES
STUDEBAKER GOLF COURSE
Weekly & Weeklong Sessions | 6/5 - 8/4 Visit firstteeindiana.org for full schedule
SB JUNIOR TABLE TENNIS
PINHOOK COMMUNITY CENTER
Tuesdays, 6 - 8 PM Visit southbendtabletennis.com for more information
FIRST TEE OF MICHIANA - OPEN GOLF
STUDEBAKER GOLF COURSE
Golf Tee Times available for youth ages 18 and under | Tuesdays and Fridays, 1 - 4 PM Reserve a time by emailing jzimmerman@indianagolf.org
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KIDS’ SPECIAL EVENTS
COMMUNITY EASTER EGG HUNT
CHARLES BLACK CENTER
4/1 | 12 PM - 2 PM
PJ FASHIONISTA
CHARLES BLACK CENTER
3/31 | 6 - 8 PM
$15
FAMILY NERF WARS
CHARLES BLACK CENTER
5/13 | 6 - 8 PM
KIDS TO PARKS DAY
POTAWATOMI PARK
5/20 | 1 - 4 PM
CHILDREN’S SPARK IN THE PARK
POTAWATOMI PARK
6/6 - 7/25 | Tuesdays, 10:30 - 11:30 AM
KID’S TRIATHLON
ADAMS HIGH SCHOOL & POTAWATOMI PARK
7/22, 8 AM- 12 PM | 7/23 Rain Date
Timed by T&H Timing Company
BACK TO SCHOOL PARADE
CHARLES BLACK CENTER
8/12 | 9 AM- 12 PM
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STOP, POP, & ROLL Howard Park
BOOMIN’ PARKS TOUR
6/28, 4:30 - 7:30 PM: La Salle Park
7/12, 4:30 - 7:30 PM: Phil St. Claire Park
7/26, 4:30 - 7:30 PM: Kennedy Park
8/9, 4:30 - 7:30 PM: Leeper Park
8/23, 4:30 - 7:30 PM: Boehm Park
9/13, 4:30 - 7:30 PM: Rum Village
9/27, 4:30 - 7:30 PM: Kelly Park
Learn more at sbvpa.org/boomer
STOP, POP, & ROLL
6/12, 12 - 3 PM: Phil St. Claire Park, Charles Black Center, Kennedy Park, Fremont Park
6/13, 12 - 3 PM: Leeper Park, Keller Park, River
Manor
6/14, 12 - 3 PM: Walker Park, O’Brien Park, Marshall Park
6/15, 12 - 3 PM: Southeast Park, Kelly Park,
Potawatomi Park
6/16, 12 - 3 PM: Boehm Park, Coquillard Park, Howard Park
PROGRAMS
CBC AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
CHARLES BLACK COMMUNITY. CENTER
Mondays - Thursdays | 3 - 6 PM
$10 per month
SATURDAY PE & LITERACY GROUP
CHARLES BLACK CENTER
2/4 - 9/9 | Every First Saturday, 10 AM - 2PM
SBCSC SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM
PARKS AND CENTERS IN SOUTH BEND
Locations and times TBD
Visit sbvpa.org/schoollunch for more information
Free
SENIOR PROGRAMS
50+ SOFTBALL LEAGUE
BYERS SOFTBALL COMPLEX
Tuesdays and Thursdays | Times TBD
Register at michianaseniorsoftball.com
50+ CHAIR AEROBICS & DANCE
CHARLES BLACK CENTER
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 10 - 11 AM
Free
PINHOOK PAINTERS
PINHOOK PARK
Wednesdays, 9:30 AM - 12 PM
$25 + processing fee per session
SENIOR SOCIAL CLUB
CHARLES BLACK CENTER
Women’s | Fridays, 1 - 3 PM
Men’s | Tuesdays, 12:30 - 2:30 PM
REAL SERVICES LUNCH PROGRAM
CHARLES BLACK CENTER
Monday - Friday | 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
CHAIR YOGA
HOWARD PARK EVENT CENTER
Mondays starting in January, 1:30 - 3:30 PM
Donations based
SENIOR SPIRIT WEEK
HOWARD PARK
8/28 - 9/1
Free & ticketed days/events
FOREVER LEARNING
HOWARD PARK
Registration available at foreverlearninginstitute.org
ZION SENIOR PROGRAMS
ZION UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
Euchre | Tues., Wed., & Fri. | 11 AM - 4 PM
Exercise Class | Mondays, 10 - 11 AM
WATERCOLOR CLASS
HOWARD PARK
Every Second Thursday, 12 - 3 PM
$15 11
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ADULT RETRO RECESS
THE GREAT EGG HUNT (21+ EVENT)
HOWARD PARK
3/31 | 7 - 9 PM
$10
MOVIES ‘N THE PARK
CHARLES BLACK CENTER
5/6 | 12 - 2 PM
Free
MOTHERS’ DAY BRUNCH
CHARLES BLACK CENTER
5/13 | 11 AM - 2 PM
$20 per person
EAST RACE WHITEWATER FESTIVAL
EAST RACE WATERWAY
6/9 - 6/11
Visit eastracewhitewaterfestival.com for more details
FATHERS’ DAY BOW TIE BRUNCH
CHARLES BLACK CENTER
6/10 | 12 - 2 PM
$20 per person
JUNETEENTH
CHARLES BLACK CENTER
6/17 - 6/18 | 9 AM - 9 PM
ANNUAL PLANT SALE
POTAWATOMI CONSERVATORIES
5/5 - 5/6 | 11 AM - 6 PM, 5/7 | 9 AM - 12 PM
Order deadline is 4/22
LIBRARY BOOMER TOUR
at Potawatomi Park
Free
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at Brownfield Park
DROOL IN THE POOL (DOG EVENT)
KENNEDY WATER PLAYGROUND
9/4 | 7 - 8 PM
Donation to South Bend Animal Resource Center required for entrance
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5 PM
6/27 | 2 - 5 PM
6/28 | 2 - 5 PM
LaSalle
2
5 PM
6/26 |
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at O’Brien Park
at
Park 6/29 |
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HOWARD PARK CONCERT SERIES
7 - 8:30 PM AT HOWARD PARK
Every First Friday from May to September
TBA | 5/5
Size Matters | 6/2
Alligator Blackbird | 7/7
The Happy Campers | 8/4
Motown Machine | 9/1
Free
POTAWATOMI PARK CONCERT SERIES
POTAWATOMI PARK
6/4-9/24 | Sundays, 6:30 - 8 PM
Playback | 6/4
80/90 Duo | 6/11
Van Dyke Revue | 6/18
Left Side of the Dial | 6/25
Jazz Assemblage | 7/2
Matt Kotinek Band | 7/9
Hipposonics | 7/16
Mr. Z | 7/23
Shelly Cowling Quintet | 7/30
PT and The Cruisers | 8/6
Joe Baughman and The Righteous Few | 8/13
Flat Water | 8/20
Little Something Band | 8/27
Los Hermanos Bueno | 9/3
Lakebed | 9/10
Tattletale Band | 9/17
Rain Date | 9/24
Free
VIBES MUSIC FESTIVAL
HOWARD PARK
7/28 - 7/29 | TIME TBA
Learn more at facebook.com/ SBVibesMusicFestival
MEET ME ON THE ISLAND
ISLAND PARK BEHIND THE CENTURY CENTER
Friday, June 9 at 7 PM
Friday, July 7 at 7PM
Friday, August 11 at 7PM
ARTS IN BLOOM GARDEN WALK
PRESENTED BY THE ART LEAGUE
6/28 | 9:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Learn more at southbendart.org
ETHNIC FESTIVAL
HOWARD PARK
9/9 - 9/10
For more information and updates, visit ethnicfestival.org
MORRIS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER SHOWS
OH WHAT A NIGHT | 3/20
HITS! The Musical | 4/16
DEAR EVAN HANSEN | 4/25 - 4/30
JOHN MELLENCAMP | 6/23 - 6/24
For more show information and tickets, visit morriscenter.org.
SOUTH BEND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
MORRIS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Beethoven’s Ode to Joy | 4/1
A Night at Woodstock | 4/15
South Bend Symphony Orchestra + Yo-Yo Ma | 5/3
Rachimaninoff + Tchaikovsky | 5/13
For more show information and tickets, visit morriscenter.org.
FRIDAYS BY THE FOUNTAIN
JON HUNT PLAZA
Fridays in the summer, 11:45 AM - 1:15 PM
Kennedy’s Kitchen | 6/2
Terry & the Heartbeats | 6/9
High Life | 6/16
Van Dyke Revue | 6/23
Hey Annie | 6/30
Southside Denny | 7/7
Memphis Underground | 7/14
International Jugglers Association | 7/21
TBD | 7/28
Whistle Pigs | 8/4
Jerry O’Fonics | 8/11
PT & the Cruisers | 8/18
Resurrection Blues Band | 8/25
Rain Date | 9/1
Free
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spaces for every memorable moment
Our public spaces are suited for events ranging from small birthday parties to large scale festivals. Visit sbvpa.org/rentals for more information about all of these spaces.
erskine
ERSKINE CLUBHOUSE
4200 Miami St.
Capacity: 120
Features include:
- full service bar & catering
- tables, chairs, linens, servewear
- access to outdoor spaces
pavilions
Capacity: 60-150 *Rentable Locations:
O’Brien Park Keller Park
Potawatomi Park Muessel Grove Park
Rum Village Voorde Park
South East Park Fremont Park
Boland Park
*At the time of print, these are the pavilions that are rentable, but VPA may rent additional locations at a later date.
pinhook
PINHOOK COMMUNITY CENTER
2801 Riverside Dr.
Capacity: 150
Features include:
- kitchen prep area
- tables and chairs
- access to outdoor spaces
- audio and visual equipment
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century center
CENTURY CENTER
120 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Capacity: Varies
Over 100,000 square feet of event space including exhibit hall, ballroom, two theaters, 18 meeting rooms and an island pavilion.
howard park
HOWARD PARK EVENT CENTER
219 S. St. Louis Blvd.
Capacity: 150
Features include:
- full service bar & catering
- tables and chairs
- audio and visual equipment
charles black
CHARLES BLACK COMMUNITY CENTER
3419 W. Washington St.
Capacity: 75-120
Features include:
- kitchen space
- tables and chairs
- audio and visual equipment
palais royale
PALAIS ROYALE
105 W. Colfax Ave.
Capacity: 850
Features include:
- full service bar & catering
- tables, chairs, linens, serveware
- audio and visual equipment
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Byers Softball Complex* 1300 Mayflower Rd. 574.282.1449
Century Center 120 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. 574.235.9711 centurycenter.org
Charles Black Community Center 3419 W. Washington St. 574.235.7712
East Race Waterway* 126 N. Niles Ave. 574.233.6121
Elbel Park Golf Course* 26595 Auten Rd. 574.271.9180 golfelbel.org
sbvpa.org
OUR LOCATIONS
Erskine Park Golf Course* 4200 Miami St. 574.291.3216 golferskine.org
Four Winds Field* 501 W. South Street 574.235.9988 milb.com
Howard Park Event Center 219 S. St. Louis Blvd 574.299.4765 visithowardpark.com
Kennedy Water Playground* 2700 Westmoor St. 574.235.9407
Leeper Park Tennis Center* 907 Riverside Dr. 574.235.9405
Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center 1522 W. Linden 574.235.9445 under construction
Morris PAC 211 N. Michigan St. 574.235.9190 morriscenter.org
O’Brien Center 321 E. Walter St. 574.299.3482
Palais Royale 105 W. Colfax Ave. 574.235.5612 palaisroyale.org
Pinhook Community Center 2801 Riverside Dr. 574.235.9428
Potawatomi Conservatory 2105 Mishawaka Ave. 574.235.9442 potawatomiconservatories.org
Potawatomi Zoo* 500 S Greenlawn Ave 574.235.9800
See website for hours. potawatomizoo.org
Rum Village Nature Center 2626 S. Gertrude St. 574.235.9455
Studebaker Park Golf Course* 718 E. Calvert St. 574.287.6634 golfstudebaker.org
*Enjoy seasonally.
