News Archive

These are archived news stories about the South Bend Parks & Recreation Department. To view the latest news, visit our Current News page.

Belleville Playground Bid Packets

Belleville Playground Bid Packets Available

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Posted on Feb 16, 2012

Daddy/Daughter Dance SOLD OUT!

Feb. 7, Daddy/Daughter Dance SOLD OUT!

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Posted on Feb 06, 2012

Park Department has new phone numbers!

South Bend Parks & Recreation Dept. has NEW telephone numbers and extensions!

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Posted on Jan 30, 2012

Open Pre-school Gym Cancelled Wed., Jan. 18

The pre-school open gym will be cancelled wed., Jan. 18 only.

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Posted on Jan 11, 2012

Morningstar Winter Fun Runs begin Jan. 14

First of the Morningstar Winter Fun Runs is this Saturday, Jan. 14, at 10:00am.

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Posted on Jan 11, 2012

Aquatics Programs Registration is Sat., Jan 28

Registration for Aquatics Programs is Saturday, January 28.

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Posted on Jan 11, 2012

Daddy/Daughter Dance Registration

Daddy/Daughter Dance Tuesday, February 7th, tickets on sale.

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Posted on Jan 11, 2012

Healthy Communities Research Project Findings meetings scheduled.

Healthy Communities Research Project findings revealed in public meetings.

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Posted on Jan 04, 2012

PreTEND Preschool registration going on now!

PreTEND Preschool registration going on NOW!

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Posted on Dec 13, 2011

Martial Arts Class Registration Begins Monday

Martial Arts Class & Martial Arts Weapons Class Registration begins December 19th.

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Posted on Dec 13, 2011

Winter Break Camp Registration

Winter Break Camp at O’Brien Recreation Center; registration going on NOW!

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Posted on Dec 13, 2011

Around Town for the Holidays

A wonderful holiday tradition: Friday, Dec. 2, Tree Lighting @ 5:30 p.m. downtown South Bend; Saturday, Dec. 3, Breakfast with Santa @ 8:00 a.m., Fiddler’s Hearth; Tea with Santa beginning at 12n, Erskine Golf Park Clubhouse; and Sunday, Dec. 4, Skating with Santa, 4:00 p.m., Howard Park Ice Rink.

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Posted on Nov 10, 2011

South Bend Parks Foundation Christmas Light Bulb Sale

The South Bend Parks Foundation will be teaming-up with Downtown South Bend (DTSB) to raise funds for the 24th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting downtown.

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Posted on Nov 09, 2011

Howard Park Ice Rink to Open November 25th

The Howard Park Ice Rink is scheduled to open Friday, November 25th, weather permitting.

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Posted on Nov 09, 2011

Parks Staff, "City Slickers", raises over $11,000 for cancer walk.

The “City Slickers” walked for a cure in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk, raising over $11,000!

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Posted on Oct 20, 2011

O'Brien Skate Park Closed

Due to excessive vandalism and trash, the O’Brien Skate park has had to be closed.

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Posted on Oct 10, 2011

O'Brien Fitness Center Breast Cancer Fundraiser

In observance of Breast Cancer month O’Brien Fitness Center will be selling a limited edition O’Brien Fitness Center t-shirt. All profits will go to the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides.

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Posted on Oct 04, 2011

Annual Volunteer Recognition Program

We couldn’t do what we do without support from volunteers. Every year the Department hosts a Recognition Ceremony at Potawatomi Park to say “Thank You!”

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Posted on Oct 01, 2011

Open Pre-School Gym Cancelled September 27 & 28

Open Pre-School Gym at the O’Brien Recreation Center is cancelled for September 27 & 28 due facility maintenance. Classes will resume Thursday September 29th.

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Posted on Sep 26, 2011

Computer Classes News

If you need new job skills, or just want to learn basic computer skill, take classes at O’Brien Recreation Center starting October 3rd.

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Posted on Sep 16, 2011

An American Girl Tea Party

Enjoy American Girl crafts, activities, exquisite refreshment, and a chance to win the American Girl Doll of the Year!

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Posted on Sep 16, 2011

Youth Instructional Classes

Many fall classes are beginning now. Enroll now through September 16.

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Posted on Sep 09, 2011

Rum Village Fall Family Fun Fair

Come to our fall festival with horse drawn wagon rides, pumpkin painting, musicians and games on October 15.

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Posted on Sep 01, 2011

Buy Morris Tickets at O'Brien

Our office on Walter Street is now a ticket outlet for the Morris Performing Arts Center.

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Posted on Aug 03, 2011

Free Admission to Skate Park

The O’Brien Skatepark is now free to the public.

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Posted on Aug 03, 2011