Washington Park & Zoo

On The Lake in Washington Park
115 Lakeshore Dr., Michigan City, IN
phone: (219) 873-1510
website: www.michigancityparks.com
e-mail: info@washingtonparkzoo.com

• Beaches and Swimming
• Bird Watching
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Ice Skating
• Playgrounds
• Picnics and Shelters
• Volleyball
• Year-round Festivals and Events

• Original site of Smith Brothers Cough Drop Factory
• Sits near historic Trail Creek at the entrance to Heismann Harbor on beautiful Lake Michigan
• Old Lighthouse Museum looks down on a new fountain in the plaza, encircled by memoial bricks and benches placed for perfect views of sunsets over the lake

2224 N. 950 W.
Michigan City, IN

• Recipient of National Softball Association's 2001 Outstanding Park Award
• $1.94 million park on 120 acres
• Four lighted ball fields
• Concession building with restrooms
• Regulation size soccer field
• Three shelters
• Parking for 100 cars

• 77 acres
• Bird watching
• Nature trails; hard surface trails for people with disabilities
• Boardwalk to Trail Creek
• Fishing for salmon and trout
• Picnic tables, grills, restrooms, volleyball courts, horseshoe pits, and playgrounds

Picnic Shelters Available for Rent

Novak Memorial Shelter

• Gazebo for weddings
• 25 tables-seats 150
• Electricity/Serving counters
• 2 large grills
• $100.00 weekend/holiday, $50.00 weekday/non-holiday

Prairie Shelter

• Close to swings/parking/restrooms
• 12 tables-seats 78
• Electricity/Serving counters
• 1 large grill
• $65.00 weekend/holiday, $32.50 weekday/non-holiday

Lion's Shelter

• Close to playground
• 10 tables-seats 60
• Electricity
• 1 large grill
• $50.00 weekend/holiday, $25.00 weekday/non holiday

7943 W. 400 N. Michigan City
219-325-8315 or 219-873-7014 (ext 223)
website: laportecountyparks.org/creekridge.html

Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore

Points of Interest

• Dorothy Buell Memorial Visitor Center
  Kemil Road at U. S. 12, 3 miles east of Indiana 49 Munson Road at
  Indiana 49, 1/2 mile south of U.S 20
  Open daily except January 1, Thanksgiving Day, and December 25
  
• Swimming-There are several beaches located along the lakeshore including West Beach, Porter Beach, Kemil Beach, Lake View, Central Beach, and Mt. Baldy.
• Dune climbing, hiking and walking trails
• Accommodations and camping
• Fishing and boating
• Picnicking
• Horseback riding
• Winter activities including hiking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing
• Protected ecosystems which provide shelter and breeding sites for threatened and endangered species
• Environmental Education
1. The Douglas Center presents day-use environmental education programs. For information call 219.926.7561.
2. The Indiana Dunes Environmental Learning Center operates a residential facility for schools and other organizations. Call 219.395.9555 for program information.
• Special Activities
1. March's Maple Sugar Time Festival
2. September's Duneland Harvest Festival

For more information, write Superintendent, Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore:
1100 North Mineral Springs Road
Porter, IN 46304-1299
Visitor Info: 219-926-7561 (ext 225)
http://www.nps.gov/indu

Beach Closing Info: 219-926-7561 (ext 668)
Fax: 219-926-7561

International Friendship Gardens
Gardens, Statuary, Reflecting Pools
PO Box 8834
2055 E. Hwy 12, Michigan City, IN
219-878-9885
Open Seasonally Wed-Sun
http://www.friendshipgardens.org

Michigan City Campground
Camping
1601 N. Hwy. 421
Michigan City, IN
219-873-7600 or 800-813-2267
http://www.michigancitycampground.com

Michigan City Port Authority
Water sports
Washington Park Basin
219-872-1712
http://www.mcmarina.org

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