Recreation | Michigan City, Indiana

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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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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Striebel Pond

5560 North 1100 West,
Michigan City, IN

219-873-1506

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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Millennium Plaza

1 Washington Street,
Michigan City, IN

219-873-1506

The original site of the Smith Brothers Cough Drop Factory, Millennium Plaza sits along Trail Creek at the entrance to Heisman Harbor. Along with the fountain, the plaza has benches along the creek and is …

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Hansen Park

100 East Street,
Michigan City, IN

219-873-1506

Walking distance from downtown Michigan City, Hansen Park is a great place to shoot hoops, enjoy the playground or bring lunch to the picnic shelter. There is also a pond nearby with an observation deck, …

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Washington Park Marina

200 Heisman Harbor,
Michigan City, IN

219-872-1712

Information from the Michigan City Port Authority: Welcome to the Michigan City Port Authority, home of both the Washington Park and Trail Creek Marinas. For more than 50 years, the Michigan City Port Authority has …

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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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Oasis Splash Park