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
Posted on Feb 16, 2012
Daddy/Daughter Dance SOLD OUT!
Feb. 7, Daddy/Daughter Dance SOLD OUT!
Posted on Feb 06, 2012
Park Department has new phone numbers!
South Bend Parks & Recreation Dept. has NEW telephone numbers and extensions!
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.
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.
Posted on Jan 11, 2012
Aquatics Programs Registration is Sat., Jan 28
Registration for Aquatics Programs is Saturday, January 28.
Posted on Jan 11, 2012
Daddy/Daughter Dance Registration
Daddy/Daughter Dance Tuesday, February 7th, tickets on sale.
Posted on Jan 11, 2012
Healthy Communities Research Project Findings meetings scheduled.
Healthy Communities Research Project findings revealed in public meetings.
Posted on Jan 04, 2012
PreTEND Preschool registration going on now!
PreTEND Preschool registration going on NOW!
Posted on Dec 13, 2011
Martial Arts Class Registration Begins Monday
Martial Arts Class & Martial Arts Weapons Class Registration begins December 19th.
Posted on Dec 13, 2011
Winter Break Camp Registration
Winter Break Camp at O’Brien Recreation Center; registration going on NOW!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!”
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.
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.
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!
Posted on Sep 16, 2011
Youth Instructional Classes
Many fall classes are beginning now. Enroll now through September 16.
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.
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.
Posted on Aug 03, 2011
Free Admission to Skate Park
The O’Brien Skatepark is now free to the public.
Posted on Aug 03, 2011