South Bend Parks and Recreation Department

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Contact Mark Bradley 574-299-4768 ext. 240
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January 21, 2008	Tickets Available for Daddy/Daughter Dance
January 21, 2008	Tickets Available for Mom/Son Dance
January 11, 2008	Howard Park Ice Rink Re-Opens For Season
December 19, 2007	Ice Rink Announces Holiday Hours
December 19, 2007	Winter Fun Runs at Rum Village Park
Oct 1, 2007	National accreditation distinguishes South Bend parks
April 26, 2007	South Bend Golf Club celebrate American Express Women’s Golf Week
April 26, 2007	Junior Baseball Registration
April 26, 2007	Adult group golf lessons available at Elbel Golf Club
April 26, 2007	Registration Kick-Off at Leeper Tennis Center
April 26, 2007	Free golf lessons during the month of May
April 26, 2007	Tiny Tots golf program now accepting registrations
April 24, 2007	Local youth qualify for Regional Junior Olympic Skills Competition
March, 9 2007	South Bend Swim Club Registration
March, 7 2007	Mom and Son Dance tickets on sale
Feb 20, 2007	Applications Available for O'Brien Summer Camp Fair
Jan 24, 2007	Scrap Happy II Class to start in March
Jan 23, 2007	World's Largest Garage Sale Applications Available
Jan 22, 2007	South Bend hosts local Junior Olymic Skills Competition
Jan 22, 2007	Daddy/Daughter Dance Tickets On Sale
Jan 22, 2007	Learn to Swim Registration
Jan 22, 2007	Winter/Spring Computer Classes
Jan 15, 2007	Howard Park Ice Rink to offer skating lessons
Jan 4, 2007	Youth Class Registrations
Jan 4, 2007	Branson Bus Trip for Seniors
Jan 4, 2007	Weight Winners Registration
Dec 19, 2006	Extended Hours at Howard Park Ice Rink During Break
Dec 6, 2006	Women's Basketball League to begin

Nov 28, 2006	2006 Downtown for the Holidays Events
Nov 16, 2006	Winter Break Camp Openings
Nov 9, 2006	FREE Showing of "The WIld"
Nov 6, 2006	Downtown for the Holidays Registration Begins
Nov 4, 2006	Howard Park Ice Rink Opening Next Week
Oct 2, 2006	Fall Activities at Rum Village Park and Nature Center
Oct 17, 2006	Halloween Adventures at Newman Recreation Center
Oct 2, 2006	Fall Computer Classes
Sept 27, 2006	Rum Village Fall Family Fun Fair
Sept 13, 2006	News Conference to Unveil Interpretive SIgns
Sept 13, 2006	Openings Still Available for Scrap Happy Class
Sept 5, 2006	Brookfield Zoo Holiday Bus Trip
Aug 24, 2006	Gaelic Storm coming to South Bend
Aug 24, 2006	Fall Computer Classes
Aug 24, 2006	Registration for fall youth instructional classes
July 7, 2006	Summer Computer Classes
July 5, 2006	Parks Pirates Program Promises Fun
June 28, 2006	LaSalle Park Splashpad Open this Week
June 20, 2006	Summer Computer Classes Still Available
June 13, 2006	Better Access and Parking for Leeper Tennis Center
May 23, 2006	Line up announced for East Race and Potawatomi Band Shell Concert Series
Apr. 22, 2006	Parks & Recreation Forming Swim Club
Apr. 11, 2006	Rum Village Nature Center Evening of Owls
Apr. 6, 2006	Spring Computer Classes
Apr. 5, 2006	City to Launch Wellness Initiative
Mar 16, 2006	Junior Golf Tour Orientation
Feb. 28, 2006	March Computer Classes
Feb. 24, 2006	Mom and Son Dance tickets on sale
Jan. 13, 2006	Applications available for World’s Largest Garage Sale
Jan. 11, 2006	Senior Center offers Canada bus trip
Jan. 10, 2006	Daddy/Daughter Dance Tickets On Sale
Jan. 9, 2006	Howard Park Ice Rink Open for Holiday Recess
Jan 5, 2006	Space still available in Volleyball Leagues
Jan 5, 2006	January Computer Classes
Dec. 23, 2005	South Bend Parks & Recreation Department to Open Expanded O’Brien Fitness Center
Nov. 16, 2005	Howard Park Ice Rink opens this weekend
Oct. 27, 2005	Downtown for the Holidays Registration Begins
Oct. 27, 2005	November Computer Classes
Sept. 27, 2005	Registration available soon for youth instructional classes
Sept. 27, 2005	Winter Break Camp Openings
Sept. 27, 2005	Computer Classes Available
Sept. 26, 2005	Fall Volleyball Leagues Begin October 17
Sept. 21, 2005	Rum Village Fall Family Fun Fair
August 29, 2005	River City Basketball League kick-off fundraiser and registration
August 29, 2005	Flag football registration begins
August 24, 2005	Last weekend for East Race Concert Series and Potawatomi Band Shell Concert Series
August 23, 2005	Registration available soon for youth instructional classes
July 27, 2005	Openings available for the Kid’s Triathlon
June 20, 2005	Hook A Girl on Golf Program Returns
June 20, 2005	Looking for Volunteers to Assist in Bandshell Project
May 4, 2005	Registration for youth golf programs available
April 15, 2005	Construction project to close sidewalk access
Feb 16, 2005	Branson bus trip for Seniors
Feb 10, 2005	Howard Park Ice Rink Adds Special Rates
Feb 9, 2005	Openings Remain in Learn to Swim
Feb 3, 2005	Park Department employee receives local recognition award
Jan. 28, 2005	Registration available for Spring Fling Camp
Jan. 28, 2005	Applications available for World’s Largest Garage Sale
Jan. 25, 2005	South Bend Parks Master Plans Follow-up Meetings announced
Jan. 25, 2005	Registration for Aquatics Programs
Jan. 18, 2005	Howard Park Ice Rink Special Hours on Fri, Jan 21
Jan. 13, 2005	Extended Schedule at Howard Park Ice Rink for Martin Luther King Day
Jan. 7, 2005	Registration for Aquatics Programs
Jan. 7, 2005	Daddy/Daughter Dance Tickets On Sale
Jan. 7, 2005	Mom and Son Dance tickets on sale
Jan. 7, 2005	Winter Film Series at Rum Village
Jan. 7, 2005	Winter Fun Runs Begin
Dec. 14, 2004	Howard Park Ice Rink Holiday Hours
Dec. 1, 2004	Howard Park Ice Rink Announces Opening
Nov. 17, 2004	South Bend is Awarded the 2006 ASA Men's Major Fast Pitch National Championships
Oct . 26, 2004	Winter Break Camp Openings
Oct . 26, 2004	Nature Programs at Rum Village
Oct . 5, 2004	Rum Village Fall Family Fun Fair This Saturday
Oct. 5, 2004	Space still available in Volleyball Leagues
Sept. 1, 2004	Basketball Tournament Registration
August 12, 2004	Time changed for this Sunday’s Seitz Park Concert
August 12, 2004	Children’s Arts in the Parks cancelled
July 27, 2004	O’Brien Skate Park hosts skate competition
June 24, 2004	South Bend Parks Recognize Parks & Recreation Month
June 16, 2004	Scottville Clown Band to kick off Potawatomi Park Concert Series
June 16, 2004	South Bend Summer in the City Festival this weekend
June 16, 2004	East Race Temporarily Closed Due to High Water
June 10, 2004	Children’s Arts in the Park Begins Next Week
June 4, 2004	Space still available, Junior Tour & Golf Programs
June 4, 2004	Park Department Golf Programs Accepting Enrollment
May 10, 2004	Park Superintendent Named to Board of Regents
May 7, 2004	Hook A Girl on Golf Program Returns
April 28, 2004	2004 Summer in the City Festival Accepting Car Show Applications
April 28, 2004	Leeper Tennis Center Open for the Season
April 28, 2004	Charles Black Recreation Center gets a hand
April 22, 2004	Rum Village Park Celebrates Earth Day
April 22, 2004	Golf Programs Accepting Enrollment
April 22, 2004	Golfers Invited to Open House/Orientation
April 19, 2004	2004 Summer in the City Festival Accepting Vendor Applications
April 15, 2004	South Bend to host the U.S. Olympic Women's Softball Team as part of "Aiming for Athens" Tour
April 12, 2004	Water Safety Instructors Needed
March 30, 2004	Camp Fair This Saturday, April 3, 2004
March 26, 2004	Weight Loss Support Group Forming at O’Brien Fitness Center
March 26, 2004	Summer in the City Festival Accepting Parade Applications
March 19, 2004	Summer Camp Fair Looking for Exhibitors
March 11, 2004	Trails Re-open in Rum Village Park
Feb. 25, 2004	Festival Seeks Participation from Local Organizations
Feb. 18, 2004	World’s Largest Garage Sale Space Available
Feb. 18, 2004	Mom and Son Dance Tickets On Sale
Feb. 12, 2004	Skate for a Cure
Feb 4, 2004	Pilates Clinic Offered at O’Brien Recreation Center
Feb 4, 2004	Daddy/Daughter Dance Tickets On Sale
Feb. 2, 2004	Learn to Swim Openings
Jan. 27, 2004	River City Basketball Practices Cancelled
Jan. 9, 2004	Howard Park Ice Rink Open for Holiday Recess
Dec. 9, 2003	Promo Packets Being Accepted for Battle of the Bands
Nov. 21, 2003	Howard Park Ice Rink to Open Friday
Nov. 18, 2003	Space Available for Digital Camera Workshop
Nov. 14, 2003	O’Brien Skate Park Closes For The Season
Sept. 22, 2003	Potawatomi Park Band Shell Concert Series Closes Season
Sept. 22, 2003	Historic Glacial Tour Scheduled
Sept. 16, 2003	East Race Seitz Park Concert Series Closes Season
Sept. 5, 2003	2003 Fall Session Registration Extended
Sept. 3, 2003	Tribute To The Chimps Concert This Sunday
Sept. 3, 2003	Concert Rain Date This Thursday
Aug. 28, 2003	Storm Damage Limits Use of Some South Bend Parks
Aug. 26, 2003	East Race Seitz Park Concert Series Continues
Aug. 25, 2003	2003 Fall Session Registration Begins This Week
Aug. 25, 2003	Skate Competition Held This Month
Aug. 20, 2003	Public Input Sought In S.B. Parks Master Plan Update
Aug.12, 2003	Metro Mix Scheduled for Elbel
Aug. 6, 2003	Golf Clinics Offered by S.B. Park Department
Aug. 4, 2003	Registration for Parks & Recreation Computer Classes
June 27, 2003	Openings Available for Chicago Cubs Bus Trip
June 24, 2003	July is National Recreation & Parks Month
June 17, 2003	East Race Concert Series Kicks-off Sunday June 22, 2003
June 17, 2003	Potawatomi Band Shell Series Clowning Around
June 4, 2003	World’s Largest Garage Sale
May 28, 2003	Applications Available for Hershey Track Meet
May 28, 2003	Youth Summer Basketball League
May 28, 2003	Festival Concert Tickets on Sale Now
May 6, 2003	Golf Outing to Benefit Riley Children’s Hospital
May 1, 2003	Space Still Available for Golf Clinics
April 22, 2003	New Group Golf Clinics Offered by Parks & Recreation
April 21, 2003	South Bend Parks & Recreation Department Asking Help to "Name New Park"
April 1, 2003	The first annual Miss Summer in the City Scholarship Pageant to take place in June 2003
Mar. 26, 2003	Camp Fair this Saturday
Mar. 24, 2003	O’Brien Skate Park Open For The Season
Mar. 10, 2003	Registration for Adult Softball Continues
March 6, 2003	South Bend Parks Taking Diamond Reservations
Feb. 27, 2003	Clinic for Triathlon Beginners
Feb. 27, 2003	Openings Available for 2nd Annual Camp Fair
Feb. 14, 2003	South Bend Parks & Recreation Planning Tours
Feb. 12, 2003	Openings Remain at Clay HS Learn to Swim Class
Jan. 29, 2003	Sign Up Now for the 2003 Daddy/Daughter Dance
Jan. 29, 2003	Pilates Clinic Offered at O’Brien Center
Jan. 27, 2003	2003 Summer in the City Festival Accepting Parade Applications
Jan. 16, 2003	New Zoo Director Named
Jan. 15, 2003	Extended Skating Hours for School Recess
Jan. 13, 2003	Spring Adult Basketball League Announces Open Registration
Dec. 19, 2002	South Bend Parks & Recreation Department Honored by State Association with Two Top Awards
Dec. 3, 2002	Downtown for the Holidays Kicks Off This Friday
Nov. 6, 2002	Howard Park Ice Rink Announces Opening
Oct. 10, 2002	ZooBoo Halloween Festivities Announced
Oct. 4, 2002	Adult Basketball League Now Accepting Teams
Aug. 23, 2002	South Bend Parks & Recreation Department Accepts Zoo Directors Resignation
Aug. 23, 2002	Men's 16" Slowpitch Softball National Tournament Finals at Belleville
Aug. 23, 2002	South Bend Parks Taking Registration for Youth Flag Football League
Aug. 22, 2002	All Day Skate at O’Brien Skate Park
Aug. 21, 2002	Kid’s Day at Potawatomi Zoo
Aug. 10, 2002	Black Bart, Injured Zoo Swan, Succumbs to Injuries
Aug. 9, 2002	Kid's Triathlon This Saturday
Aug. 6, 2002	Potawatomi Zoo Concessions to Hold Benefit Cook-Out
July 29, 2002	South Bend Parks to Co-sponsor Personal Trainer Workshops
July 24, 2002	Potawatomi Pool Temporarily Closed Due to Transformer Damage
July 3, 2002	O’Brien Skate Park to Open July 12
July 2, 2002	Registration open for 2nd annual Ritter's Kids Triathlon
July 1, 2002	East Race Seitz Park Concert Series kicks off Sunday
July 1, 2002	Girls have opportunity to learn to play golf
June 26, 2002	Potawatomi Band Shell Concert Series
June 26, 2002	Children's Learn to Swim Registration
June 24, 2002	Table Tennis Added Back to Parks & Recreation Programming
June 14, 2002	Parks & Recreation Department Launches Youth Hearts N’ Parks Program
June 15, 2002	Jr. Baseball Registration
June 5, 2002	East Race Public Rafting Hours Scaled Back
April 17, 2002	South Bend Parks & Recreation Department Chosen as Regional Site for Hearts N’ Parks Program
April 1st, 2002	Zoo membership changes
Feb. 7, 2002	Trees donated to South Bend Park Department