Park FAQs
The Valparaiso Department of Parks and Recreation
is always striving to make each visit fun and exciting. To help you make the right
choices for you, we are offering a list of frequently asked questions to help make
your visit with us the best experience to date. And please feel to contact us with
any additional questions or concerns that you might have.
Q: Where are you located
and what are your offices hours?
A: We are located at 3210 N. Campbell St. about
a block north of the Valparaiso High School across the street from Keystone Commons.
We are open Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Q: How far in advance can
I make shelter reservations?
A: All shelters may be reserved starting on January 2. The Butterfield Family Pavilion,
Ogden Gardens and Tri-Kappa Gazebo may be reserved two years in advance.
Q: May my child play up or down in a sports league?
A: We encourage all of our participants
to play in there assigned age group. If there is a child that feels that he or she
can play in a higher age group, they will be allowed, but a child that is in an
older age group may not play in a younger age group.
Q: How big is the Butterfield
Family Pavilion?
A: The Butterfield Family Pavilion
is an enclosed 5,000 square foot building. This building has a seating capacity
of 250 people.
Q: Who is considered a resident?
A: To receive a resident rate,
you must live within Valparaiso city limits and pay city property tax and/or own
a business within city limits. Normally anyone who is receiving garbage pickup from the City of Valparaiso is a
resident. If you are still in question as to whether you are within city limits, please call
the Park Office at 462-5144 or e-mail us at
customer service.
Q: Do you operate Sunset Hill Park?
A: No. The County
Park Dept operates Sunset Hill Park. You may contact them at 465-3586.
Q: Can anyone
participate in park events or do you have to live within the city of Valparaiso?
A: Anyone may participate in park events.
Q: Do you take donations?
A: In most cases,
yes. If you would like to make a monetary donation, e-mail John Seibert at
jseibert@valparaisoparks.org. If you would like to donate equipment, please
call the Park Office and speak with a staff member on what you would like to donate.
Q: Do you donate things to events?
A: All donation requests must be submitted in
writing to our director, John Seibert. All requests will then be forwarded to our
Park Foundation. Please send all requests to the following: Valparaiso Department
of Parks & Recreation Attn: John Seibert, Director 3210 N. Campbell St. Valparaiso,
IN 46385
Q: Do shelters have electricity?
A: All shelters do have a standard household outlet to plug in a small radio, food warmer, etc. Also, all of the shelters have
light bulb outlets available. Please note that the shelters do not come with the
light bulbs. The party renting the shelter must supply them.
Q: Do you offer online
registration?
A: Yes we do. You can
register online
for any of our activities or rental facilities.
Q: Are there currently any job
openings?
A: We hire full-time and part-time seasonal staff year round. Please
click
here to see our current job opportunities.