Recreation | Michigan City, Indiana

Get outdoors! Striebel Pond is a perfect place for runners, joggers, and walkers looking for a quiet, beautiful place to exercise. The 1.5 mile trail around Striebel Pond is the perfect spot for a quiet …

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Charles R. Westcott Park

U.S. Hwy 12 & East Michigan Boulevard,
Michigan City, IN

219-873-1506

Located at US-12 and Michigan Boulevard, Charles R. Wescott Park is a three acre property dedicated to Mr. Westcott’s memory and leadership in the community. He was a role model, mentor and longtime director of …

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Skydive Windy City

1300 Indiana Highway 212,
Michigan City, IN 46360

(219) 210-3338

Chicago and Northwest Indiana's Most Scenic Skydive! See beautiful Lake Michigan (and the Chicago Skyline almost every day), April thru October each year. Equipped with a very fast airplane, the PAC 750 XTOL will carry …

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Trail Creek

700 East Michigan Boulevard,
Michigan City, IN

219-873-1506

Trail Creek is a 7.3 mile-long stream that begins in LaPorte County, terminating in Lake Michigan. Originally called Myewes-Zibiwe (literally 'trail-creek') in the dialect of the indigenous Potawatomi, the creek is now used recreationally by …

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Mount Baldy

101 U.S. Hwy 12,
Michigan City, IN

219-395-1882

Mount Baldy is a sand dune that stands 126 feet above the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. Enjoy swimming in Lake Michigan during the summer, and year-round hiking trails. Because of unpredictable sinkholes recently populating Mount …

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Sheridan Beach

100 Beachwalk Lane,
Michigan City, IN

219-873-1506

One of the first shoreline areas to be inhabited by Michigan City residents, Sheridan Beach is now a beautifully hidden gem on Lake Michigan. Stake your claim in the afternoon and enjoy a truly unique …

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Friendship Botanic Gardens

2055 East U.S. Hwy 12,
Michigan City, IN

219-878-9885

Tucked in the valley surrounding Trail Creek, Friendship Botanic Gardens are 100 acres of forested woodlands, sprawling open spaces, and cultivated gardens that have been a tourist destination since 1936. Visit Lake Lucerne, a spring …

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Pullman Park Skatepark

550 West 4th Street,
Michigan City, IN

219-873-1506

Opened in 2005, the Pullman Park Skatepark is a concrete recreational environment that offers a fun challenge to anyone riding a skateboard inline skates, or bikes. There, you can watch people of all ages and …

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Oasis Splash Park