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It shall be the purpose of the department of public parks to stress the value of recreation, both active and passive, for individual growth and development. We are dedicated to the common cause of assuring that people of all ages and abilities have the opportunity to find the most satisfying use of their leisure time and enjoy an improved quality of life. Consistent with this purpose, every opportunity shall be afforded to plan, procure, develop and maintain the park and recreational resources.
LaVetta Sparks-Wade, MPA
Director
lswade@gary.gov
455 Massachusetts St.
Gary, IN 46402
(219) 886-7099
fax (219) 881-0008
Scheduled Dates for Board of Parks Commissioners Meetings (PDF)Meetings are held every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 10AM. November and December meet the second Tuesday only.
Jan 9, 2024
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Jan 23, 2024
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Feb 13, 2024
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Feb 27, 2024
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Mar 12, 2024
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May 28, 2024
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Jun 25, 2024
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Aug 27, 2024
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Sept 10, 2024
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Nov 12, 2024
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Dec 10, 2024
BEACHES AND AQUATICS
Ambridge Park
1900 W 2nd Ave
Gary, IN 46404
Borman Square Park
750 Madison Street
Gary, IN 46402
Brunswick Park
700 Clark Road
Gary, IN 46406
Buffington Park
200 E 7th Ave
Gary, Indiana 46402
Glen Ryan Park
4220 E 6th Pl
Gary, IN 46403
Howe Park
E 39th Ave & Vermont St
Gary, IN 46409
Ironwood Park
1119 W 24th Ave
Gary, IN 46407
Jackson Park
600 W 4th Ave
Gary, IN 46402
Pittman Park
303 E 51st Ave
Gary, IN 46409
Reed Park
1534 Connecticut St
Gary, IN 46407
This location includes a splash pad.
Rees Park
520 Johnson Street
Gary, IN 46402
Roosevelt Park
2145 Harrison St
Gary, IN 46407
This location includes an indoor pavilion.
Tolleston Park
1709 Ellsworth Pl
Gary, IN 46404
This location includes a pool, an indoor pavilion, and picnic shelters.
VENUES
Ambridge Mann
Brunswick
Glen Ryan
Howe Pavilion
Marquette Park
Tolleston
PARKS DEPARTMENT
LaVetta Sparks-Wade, MPA
Director
lswade@gary.gov
455 Massachusetts St.
Gary, IN 46402
(219) 886-7099
fax (219) 881-0008
MARQUETTE PARK PAVILION
Kamishia Jackson
Manager
kjackson@gary.gov
1 North Grand Blvd
Gary, IN 46403
(219) 938-7362
YOUTH SERVICES BUREAU
Johnny Rucker
Director
jrucker@gary.gov
455 Massachusetts St.
Gary, IN 46402
(219) 881-9270
fax (219) 881-0008
PARKS MANAGER
Don Plohg
dplohg@gary.gov
455 Massachusetts St.
Gary, IN 46402
(219) 886-7099
fax (219) 881-0008
AQUATICS DIRECTOR
Tawanna Lyons
Director
tlyons@gary.gov
455 Massachusetts St.
Gary, IN 46402
(219) 886-7099
fax (219) 881-0008
RESERVATION SPECIALIST
Angela Noel-Peasant
anpeasant@gary.gov
455 Massachusetts St.
Gary, IN 46402
(219) 886-7099
fax (219) 881-0008
HUDSON-CAMPBELL
FITNESS CENTER
Christine Gooden-Williams
Manager
cgooden@gary.gov
455 Massachusetts St.
Gary, IN 46402
(219) 886-2814
fax (219) 881-5207