MC Park and Recreation

WE ARE HIRING

Summertime in MC is right around the corner and that means that Michigan City Parks and Recreation are on the hunt for good seasonal workers. There are jobs available at the Washington Park Zoo, Michigan City Municipal Golf Course, Park and Rec Maintenance, City Kids Day Camp, and Washington Park Parking Attendants. These jobs range from $13-$18 / hour.
CLICK HERE to apply now

Michigan City Senior Center

Trash & Treasure Sale

Date: March 29, 2025

Time: 8:00am – 12:00noon

Location: Michigan City Senior Center, 2 on the Lake, Washington Park, Michigan City, IN 46360

Uncover Hidden Gems at Bargain Prices!

Looking for great deals and unique finds? Come explore our Trash & Treasure Sale – a one-of-a-kind event where treasures await you at every turn! The Michigan City Senior Center has been hosting this event for over 20 years. It’s a great opportunity for seniors to sell gently used items in the comfort of a 15,000 square foot facility. Many seniors no longer want to deal with the hassle of having their own yard sale so this gives our members a safe place to put their used goods up for sale instead of sending them off to a land fill. The event features baked goods for sale, donuts and coffee for sale in the morning, and sloppy joe sandwiches and hot dogs for lunch purchases. All food is offered at value pricing and all proceeds help support programming at the Senior Center.

What You Might Find:

• 40+ tables to shop!

• Vintage collectibles

• Furniture & home décor

• Clothing & accessories

• Books, toys, and more

• Tools, electronics, and gadgets

• FREE entry & parking

Don’t miss out – treasures like these won’t last long! No early birds, please.
See you at the sale!

Recreation

The OttoApp

We have made an official switch from Jarvis to The OttoApp. We love that OttoApp is a mobile native platform that gives you the user a very simple and streamlined way to view and sign up for Park and Rec activities. Right now, the app will host our leagues, events, and classes; but in the future we plan to provide facility rentals, merchandise sales, concession sales, and much more through the application.

Click here to Download the Apple App
Click here to Download the Android App
Click here to go to the Web Browser Version

Why Park and Rec Leagues for Youth

Choosing the right sports league for your child is crucial. Here’s why Park and Rec leagues are a fantastic option over travel leagues:

1. Affordability: Park and Rec leagues are budget-friendly, making sports accessible to all families without the hefty costs associated with travel leagues.

2. Community Focus: These leagues emphasize local community engagement, fostering friendships and teamwork among neighborhood kids.

3. Balanced Schedule: With less travel, families can enjoy a more balanced schedule, allowing kids to participate in other activities and spend quality time at home.

4. Skill Development: Park and Rec leagues provide excellent coaching and skill development opportunities in a supportive environment.

5. Fun and Inclusive: The primary focus is on fun and inclusivity, ensuring every child gets to play and enjoy the game.

Park and Rec sports aren’t just about being the best. They’re about giving everyone a chance to play the sports they love, even if they didn’t make the school team or aren’t aiming for a higher competitive level. For example, in baseball, a kid who usually plays third base in their travel league can try pitching, first base, or even center field. It offers opportunities for kids who might be role players on their school team to become leaders in a different setting. As a high school coach, I understand the importance of pushing kids to be their best. However, Park and Rec sports focus more on fun and development rather than just competition and winning.

Adult Crafts

We will be having monthly Adult Crafts/Game Nights. There will be a Pour and Paint on March the 8th. The cost will be $25 and will be held at Krueger Memorial Hall. CLICK HERE to head to the FB event page.

Moving forward, starting in April we plan on having these Pour and Paints on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 5:30. They may move around to different locations throughout the year, but we are going to try to stay consistent on the 2nd Thursdays.

Summer Youth Baseball League

Sign ups for the 2025 Summer Michigan City Youth Baseball League are open. Another summer with league Director Cary Krachinski running the show. We love the direction our league is trending in. We have some equipment upgrades this season, with 12 brand new sets of catcher’s gear, 50 new helmets with chin guards, and a new maintenance plan to make sure it all stays fresh and up to date for our young athletes.

Late / Last Chance Sign up Fee

April 1st through April 6th will be the Late / Last Chance Sign Up opportunity. An addition $10 charge (per child) will be added for late sign up fee. So make sure to sign your kids up as soon as possible.

Helmet Sponsor

Want to take a moment to give a BIG thank you to MDwise INC, who stepped up as the sponsor of our new helmets. We appreciate you helping us provide a quality league to the city.

Chess Club

We are excited that a community chess club is back in Michigan City. We will be meeting on 1st and 3rd Mondays at Krueger Memorial Hall from 5:30-7:30. This club is open for all skill levels. We have people that that can train kids and adults on how to play the game. Right now there is no cost to be in the Club. All persons under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult.

Lorcan the Ludic Leprechaun

St. Patty’s Day Parade

Mark Your Calendars

March

• Monday, March 3rd - Chess Club
  5:30-7:30p @ Krueger Memorial Hall

• March 3rd - March 14th
  - Leprechaun Hunt

• Saturday, March 8th - Adult crafts upstairs
  6:30-8:30p @ Krueger Memorial Hall

• Saturday, March 15th - St. Patrick’s Day Parade

• Saturday, March 22nd - In Person Sign ups for youth baseball
  @City Hall

April

• Monday, April 7th - Chess Club
  5:30-7:30p @ Krueger Memorial Hall

• Thursday, April 10th - Pour and Paint

• Friday, April 18th - First Bike the City of the year. Weather Pending

• Saturday, April 19th - Easter Egg Hunt @ Fedder’s Alley

• Monday, April 21st - Chess Club
  5:30-7:30p @ Krueger Memorial Hall

• Saturday, April 26th - Bucket Golf Tour

• 1-4p @ Gardena Park $5 a round (9 holes)

Until Next Time

We appreciate you taking the time to read this March newsletter. The big thing for the beginning of this year is to get signed up for ‘The Ottoapp”. All events, leagues, activities, and anything else going on will be on The Ottoapp. Also make sure you follow us on our Facebook Page. In the meantime, if you have any questions, please reach out to us at [email protected] or call us at 219-873-1506.