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TOWN OF MERRILLVILLE 2021 GUIDE MERRILLVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION We strive to enhance the quality of life of Merrillville citizens by expanding availability of leisure and recreational services while promoting a clean and healthy environment. MERRILLVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION MISSION STATEMENT
MERRILLVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION 2021 GUIDE
CONTENTS
SECTION ONE
Contact Information........................................................................... 5
SECTION TWO
Fitness Center Membership and Facility Rentals....................... 6
SECTION THREE
Programs and Classes.....................................................................14
SECTION FOUR
Leagues, Teams, and Tournaments..............................................18
SECTION FIVE
Park and Trail Information..............................................................20
SECTION SIX
Outside Organization Offerings....................................................22
WEBSITE
www.merrillvilleparks.com
FACEBOOK PAGE
www.facebook.com/MerrillvilleParksandRecreation
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CONTACT INFORMATION SECTION ONE
CONTACTS HOURS USEFUL NUMBERS
TOWN OF MERRILLVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION POLICE NON-EMERGENCY
Pat Reardon, Town Manager ADMINISTRATION HOURS (219) 769-3531
7820 Broadway Monday - Friday 7 AM to 4 PM
Merrillville, IN 46410 FIRE NON-EMERGENCY
TEL (219) 769-5711 RECREATION OFFICE HOURS (219) 769-0004
Monday - Friday: 9 AM to 9 PM
TOWN COUNCIL STORM WATER UTILITY
Donald Spann WARD 1 FITNESS CENTER, WALKING (219) 472-8668
Richard Hardaway WARD 2 TRACK, AND FIELDHOUSE
HOURS STREET DEPARTMENT
Jeff Minchuck WARD 3
Monday - Friday: 6 AM to 8:30 PM PUBLIC WORKS
Margaret Uzelac WARD 4
Saturday: 6 AM to 7:30 PM (219) 769-6784
Rick Bella WARD 5
Shawn Pettit WARD 6 Sunday: 7 AM to 6:30 PM
PLANNING AND BUILDING
Leonard White WARD 7 (219) 769-3631
EVENT CENTER RENTAL HOURS
PARK CONTACT INFORMATION Friday - Sunday: 8 AM to 10 PM (later
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Merrillville Parks and Recreation hours will be an added fee)
(219) 769-8180
Department (located inside the Monday- Thursday: Depending on
Dean and Barbara White scheduled programs and special ROSS TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE
Community Center) events (HIDDEN LAKE)
6600 Broadway (219) 769-2111
Merrillville, IN 46410
OFFICE (219) 980-5911 ROSS TOWNSHIP ASSESSOR
FAX (219) 980-0928 (219) 769-7667
Jan Orlich HIDDEN LAKE PARK
Director (219) 980-8790
jorlich@merrillville.in.gov
MERRILLVILLE SCHOOL
Ruth Hashu-Roorda, CORPORATION
Assistant Director (219) 650-5300
rhashuroorda@merrillville.in.gov
Lisa Roberts ANDREAN HIGH SCHOOL
Building Manager (219) 887-8581
lroberts@merrillville.in.gov AQUINAS CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Matt Jillson (219) 769-2049
Recreation Coordinator
mjillson@merrillville.in.gov PUBLIC LIBRARY
(219) 769-3541
The Town of Merrillville, its administration, employees, and council members are committed to providing the highest
standard of excellence and community leadership to all residents. The Town of Merrillville prides itself on representing
the public’s interests, delivering services, and understanding the needs of the citizens. We will utilize all resources to
enrich the lives of the community and provide accountability and transparency in all government-related activities. We
will work toward economic vitality, development, and redevelopment to make Merrillville a top community in Northwest
Indiana. All of our employees are held to the highest standard of excellence to ensure quality services to the community
they serve. Help us stay green by downloading the brochure and saving to your personal computer for reference. The
Merrillville Park Brochure can be found online at www.merrillvilleparks.com.
REDUCE - REUSE - RECYCLE TO KEEP LAKE COUNTY AND OUR PARKS CLEAN!
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SECTION TWO MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
METHODIST HOSPITAL FITNESS CENTER
INDIVIDUAL PRICES
CATEGORY DAILY 1 MONTH 3 MONTHS
PROGRAM
Resident $4 $20 $50
Adult (18-55) AND ACTIVITY
Non-Resident $6 $40 $85
REGISTRATION
Resident $3 $10 $25
Student/Senior 65+ To register for any of the
Non-Resident $5 $32 $80
activities and classes
Resident $3 $10 $25
Active Military/Veteran offered, stop by the
Non-Resident $5 $32 $80 Merrillville Parks and
Recreation Department
HOUSEHOLD PACKAGE PRICES (3-MONTH MEMBERSHIPS) (located inside the Dean
and Barbara White
4TH
CATEGORY HEAD 2ND 3RD MEMBER Community Center). We
(HH PKG. MUST HAVE HEAD OF HH) OF HH MEMBER MEMBER (OR MORE) accept payment via credit
Resident $20 $10 $10 $10 card, cash, or check;
Standard if using a credit card,
Non-Resident $40 $30 $30 $30 please note that you
Resident $20 $10 $10 $10 MUST have an e-mail
Student/Senior 65+ address. By registering
Non-Resident $40 $30 $30 $30
for any program or event,
you agree that your
STATE-ISSUED PHOTO ID REQUIRED AT TIME OF REGISTRATION: To be con-
photo may be used in
sidered a “resident,” one must present a current, valid state-issued photo ID showing
advertising. You must
residency in Merrillville, Indiana. To be considered a “student,” one must present a cur-
register for any class
rent, valid school ID card with current year printed clearly or college student current,
or program a minimum
valid schedule with current year printed clearly. At NO TIME will bills or other pieces of
of 1 week in advance.
mail be accepted as a form of identification when registering.
No signups the first
AGES: The minimum age to use the fitness center is 14. Parental consent is required for day of class. To register
members under 18. online, you must have
INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS: Memberships must be paid for upfront. first signed up with us in
person so we have all
HOUSEHOLD PACKAGES: Individual must live in the same household and have your information in our
state-issued photo identification cards showing matching addresses to be eligible for registration system. After
the household package. A head of household must be listed to be a part of the house- that, you will be able to
hold package regardless of all being 65 or over or all students. Dues for household register for any activity or
packages must be paid upfront. program online at www.
ACTIVE MILITARY/VETERANS: Discount category applies only if a DD-214 card, VA merrillvilleparks.com.
card, or current military ID is presented at the time of registration. Those whose dis-
charge was less than honorable are not eligible. Active military are eligible for a free
14-day pass when home on leave (available once a year).
DAILY PASS: To use the fitness center, non-members can pay a daily rate. Daily guests
will be required to show a state-issued photo ID at the time of purchasing a daily pass.
Upon entering the fitness center, your receipt and photo ID will be required. No ID or
receipt means no workout allowed. No exceptions.
POLYCON INDUSTRIES LOCKER ROOMS: Locker rooms are to used at your own
discretion. No items may be stored overnight. All items left in the locker room or lockers
at closing will be disposed of.
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MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION SECTION TWO
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SECTION TWO RENTAL INFORMATION
MIKE ANDERSON CHEVROLET EVENT CENTER AND SNJ MCDONALD’S
COMMUNITY ROOM / COMMERCIAL IN-SITES FLEX STUDIO
Looking for a place to host a gathering, party, graduation, or shower? The Dean and Barbara White Community Center is a
great facility to rent for most-sized gatherings. No smoking, glitter, confetti, silly string, smoke machines, bounce houses, or
guns are allowed. Only service animals are allowed inside the building. Renting a room or the event center only grants you
access to that particular facility, not the climbing wall, fitness center, or gym.
Complete the application and make full payment in person a minimum of two weeks prior to your event date. Make sure to
include setup and cleanup in your time requested. If you go over your allotted time, you will be assessed an additional $50/
hour fee plus 7% tax, and security will be an additional $50/hour. Only full payment and a signed permit will hold your reserva-
tion; phone calls are inquiries only and will not hold the room. Merrillville Police is required to be present during the full length
of your rental time for all event center rentals at a rate of $35/hour. All rental requests must be completed in person with a
valid government-issued photo ID (driver’s license); bills or other forms for ID will NOT be accepted. A state-issued photo ID
is required at time of registration. To be considered a “resident,” one must present a current, valid, state-issued photo ID
showing residency in Merrillville, Indiana.
We work with the following catering companies that have traveling liquor licenses and licensed bartenders for wedding re-
ceptions and other events you may wish to have in our event center:
DIMITRIS CATERING ACE CATERING AND BANQUETS
(219) 736-1890 (219) 588-1800
www.dimitriscatering.com www.aceace.org
SNJ MCDONALD’S COMMUNITY ROOM /
COMMERCIAL IN-SITES FLEX STUDIO MIKE ANDERSON CHEVROLET EVENT CENTER
ITEM PRICE ITEM PRICE
Hourly Rate Resident $25 Section Rate Per Hour, Resident $100
(2-hour minimum, Per Section
6-hour maximum) Non-Resident $45 (2-hour minimum,
6-hour maximum) Non-Resident $130
Tax 7%
Tax 7%
Damage Deposit $100
Damage Deposit $200
Kitchen Cleaning Fee $50
Security Fee Per Hour $35
Audio Visual Fee $25
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RENTAL INFORMATION SECTION TWO
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SECTION TWO RENTAL INFORMATION
INDOOR COURTS
BOSAK COURT (EAST COURT)
CENTIER COURT (CENTER COURT)
NIPSCO COURT (WEST COURT) PRICE
Court Rate Per Hour, Per Court (2-hour minimum) Resident $50
specify volleyball or basketball when registering Non-Resident $100
Resident $1,000
Court Tournaments Per Day (No Gate Fee Charged)
Non-Resident $1,500
Resident $1,500
Court Tournaments Per Day (Gate Fee Charged)
Non-Resident $2,000
Security Fee Per Hour $35
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RENTAL INFORMATION SECTION TWO
WEISS OUTDOOR FIELD
OUTDOOR FIELD PRICE
Field Rental Per Day (No Gate Fee Charged) Resident $1,200
specify soccer or football when registering Non-Resident $2,000
Resident $2,000
Field Rental Per Day (Gate Fee Charged)
Non-Resident $3,200
Security Fee Per Hour $35
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SECTION TWO RENTAL INFORMATION
MEYERS GLAROS
CLIMBING WALL
ITEM PRICE
$15 Resident
2-Hour Passes
$18 Non-Resident
Helmet/Belay Rental
you may bring your own in lieu of
$5
renting; just let us know prior to
registration
Here at Merrillville Parks and Recreation Department,
we strive toward empowering our community to live
healthier and more active lives through climbing, fit-
ness classes, and camaraderie.
HOURS
(WEEKEND HOURS MUST BE RESERVED
A MINIMUM OF 7 DAYS IN ADVANCE)
Monday through Thursday: Friday through Sunday:
1 PM to 6:30 PM 9 AM to 6:30 PM
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RENTAL INFORMATION SECTION TWO
TEEN ROOM BIRTHDAY PARTY PACKAGES
ITEM PRICE ITEM PRICE
$2 Resident 10 People Or Less $250
Daily
$4 Non-Resident Each Additional Person Up to 20 Max $30/person
$30 Resident
Monthly Damage Deposit/Cleaning and
$60 Non-Resident $100
Setup Fee
Your event includes four large pizza (choice of cheese,
CORE CONSTRUCTION pepperoni, or sausage) and two 2-liters of pop (cola, lem-
PATIO RENTAL on-lime, or fruit punch). Cakes are not provided, but you
may bring in your own. You will need your own utensils.
ITEM PRICE
Patio Rental (2-hour
minimum/maximum) Resident $50/hour ($100)
includes a maximum
of 50 chairs (does not Non-Resident $75/hour ($150)
include Event Center)
Tax 7%
Damage Deposit/Cleaning and Setup
$200
Fee
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SECTION THREE PROGRAMS AND CLASSES
PILATES
Pull out your gym mat and get ready to do a series of movements that will stabilize and strengthen your core. The moves
may look simple, but they take a lot of precision and control. It’s not like doing a bunch of crunches; there’s a strong
emphasis on technique. You’ll get stronger, more sculpted muscles and gain flexibility. You may also have better posture
and a better sense of well-being. Pilates isn’t aerobic; it’s demanding, but it’s not the kind of workout that always works
up a sweat. It’s all about concentration and breathing. But you’ll definitely feel it in your muscles during each exercise.
Pilates’ main focus is on the core; however, you can expect to see strength gains in your arms and legs. Positions and
movements used to activate core rely on extremities to control and/or apply loads to the core and likewise will benefit
from pilates.
DAY: Wednesdays (8 per session) CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR: Deb Sherwinski
TIME: 6:30 to 7:30
PM NUMBER OF REGISTRATIONS: Minimum 6, Maximum 15
FEE: $50 Residents/$60 Non-Residents AGES: 16 to 99+
Sign up at least one week before each new session begins. No refunds, except for those with a doctor’s excuse, and then only for the portion of re-
maining classes. No enrollment after a class has begun, until the next session. Each session has 8 classes.
SENIOR FITNESS PROGRAM
Stretching and Flexibility Low-Impact Aerobics
Strength Training Balance Training
DAYS: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings
from February to December (excluding all major
holidays)
TIME: 8 to 9 AM
FEE: Free to Merrillville seniors 55+
LOCATION: Dean and Barbara White Community Center
INSTRUCTOR: Sheila George, Certified Fitness Instructor
NUMBER OF REGISTRATIONS: Minimum 3, Maximum 20
AGES: 50 to 99+
YOGA FITNESS
Improve health and balance through the performance
of yoga. Cheryl Gojko teaches the fundamentals of
alignment, breathing, and flow. Join us in the Pruzin
Community Center on Mondays and Wednesdays and
let your stress go! Bring a yoga mat, water bottle, and
towel. Dress comfortably so you can move freely.
DAYS/TIMES:
Mondays (8 per session), 9:30 to 10:45 AM
Wednesdays (8 per session), Noon to 1:15 PM
FEE: $40 Residents/$50 Non-Residents
NUMBER OF REGISTRATIONS: Minimum 6, Maximum 15
AGES: 18 to 99+
Sign up at least one week before each new session begins. No re-
funds, except for those with a doctor’s excuse, and then only for the
portion of remaining classes. No enrollment after a class has begun,
until the next session. Each session has 8 classes.
*We are looking for an evening yoga instructor.*
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PROGRAMS AND CLASSES SECTION THREE
ZUMBA® FITNESS
Perfect for everybody and every body type! Each Zumba
class is designed to bring people together to sweat it
out. Quick the workout and join the party is our motto.
Take the “work” out of workout by mixing low-intensi-
ty and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, cal-
orie-burning, dance fitness party. Once the Latin and
world rhythms take over, you’ll see why Zumba Fitness
is called exercise in disguise. A total workout, combining
all elements of fitness—cardio, muscle conditioning, bal-
ance, and flexibility—will boost your energy and a leave
you with a serious dose of awesome each time you leave
class.
DAY: Thursdays (8 per session) TIME: 6:30 to 7:30 PM
FEE: $50 Residents/$60 Non-Residents
CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR: Blanca Ibarra
NUMBER OF REGISTRATIONS: Minimum 6, Maximum 15
AGES: 16 to 99+
BALLROOM DANCE
Sign up at least one week before each new session begins. No re- Learn to dance like the stars! The instructor will guide
funds, except for those with a doctor’s excuse, and then only for the you through the fluid movement of ballroom-style danc-
portion of remaining classes. No enrollment after a class has begun,
ing. Learn various styles like rumba, cha-cha, and more.
until the next session. Each session has 8 classes.
Weat leather soled shoes since rubber tends to stick to
the floor and keep you from gliding smoothly. Couples
who sign up together on the same receipt get $5 off
each!
DAY: Wednesdays (8 per session)
TIME: 10:30 to 11:30 AM or 6:30 to 7:30 PM
FEE: $40 Residents/$45 Non-Residents
NUMBER OF REGISTRATIONS: Minimum 6, Maximum 15
AGES: 16 to 99+
Sign up at least one week before each new session begins. No re-
funds, except for those with a doctor’s excuse, and then only for the
portion of remaining classes. No enrollment after a class has begun,
until the next session. Each session has 8 classes.
MORNING AEROBICS FOR SENIORS
As part of an active lifestyle, we would like to keep our seniors fit and active. Aerobic exercise can effectively improve
your health. You will exercise alongside a DVD of low-impact or gentle aerobics. You will increase stability, balance, and
energy levels and strengthen your cardiovascular system. Join us twice a week for this fun class.
DAYS: Tuesdays and Thursdays (excluding all major NUMBER OF REGISTRATIONS: Minimum 3, Maximum 20
holidays) AGES: 50 to 99+
TIME: 9:30 to 10:30 AM
FEE: Free to Merrillville seniors 55+
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SECTION THREE PROGRAMS AND CLASSES
ADULT SELF DEFENSE SUPERHEROES CAMP
Would you be able to defend yourself or your loved ones Come join us for some super fun that allows school en-
if someone were to physically attach you? It’s a question richment. We will enjoy some superhero challenges with
most of us don’t want to consider, but violence is, unfortu- games and other activities. Plan to go outside, weather
nately, a fact of life. Thankfully, regardless of strength or permitting. Bring a lunch and snack. Become a superhe-
size, anyone can learn effective self-defense techniques. ro in school this fall!
DAY: First Friday of Each Month (excluding all major DATES: May 31 to August 6, 2021
holidays) TIME: 7 AM to 5 PM
TIME: 5:15 to 6:15 PM FEE: $75 Residents/$85 Non-Residents
FEE: $50 Residents/$60 Non-Residents NUMBER OF REGISTRATIONS: Minimum 6, Maximum 15
NUMBER OF REGISTRATIONS: Minimum 6, Maximum 15 AGES: 5 to 11
AGES: 18 to 90
Sign up at least one week before each new session begins. No re-
funds, except for those with a doctor’s excuse, and then only for the
portion of remaining classes. No enrollment after a class has begun, USEFUL SPANISH - SIMPLIFIED
until the next session. Each session is a one-day class.
Whether traveling abroad or if you’re not exactly sure
what is in that favorite Mexican dish, you will love
Spanish Simplified. We will break down Spanish words
CHAMPIONSHIP KARATE and dialectics into useful words and understandings. You
will learn how to read and say basic Spanish words at
We will focus on discipline, wellness, self-defense and an easy, relaxed pace. Each 8 weeks will build on the
awareness, and go over life skills. This class will provide last session, but new students will always be welcome.
students with the confidence and skills to defend them- Everyone will work at their own comfort level. No test-
selves if the time comes. Learn how to recognize threats ing, no grammar, just a way for you to learn something
to protect yourself and others. From time to time, there as simple as how to ask for directions or how to order
will be competitions you will be allowed to compete in. your favorite dish at a restaurant. Students should have
There will be testing from time to time. a way to take notes and should get a pocket dictionary
DAYS: Tuesdays and Thursdays (8 per session/16 total) ( English to Spanish and Spanish to English.) There will
TIME: 5:15 to 6:15 PM be a materials fee due to the instructor on the first day
FEE: $80 Residents/$90 Non-Residents of class.
INSTRUCTOR: Olympic Karate School and Terrell Cooper DAY: Wednesdays (8 per session)
NUMBER OF REGISTRATIONS: Minimum 6, Maximum 20 TIME: 4 to 5:30 PM
AGES: 5 to 17 FEE: $50 Residents/$60 Non-Residents
Sign up at least one week before each new session begins. No re- INSTRUCTOR: Don Zagorski
funds, except for those with a doctor’s excuse, and then only for the NUMBER OF REGISTRATIONS: Minimum 6, Maximum 15
portion of remaining classes. No enrollment after a class has begun,
AGES: 18 and up
until the next session. Each session has 16 classes.
Sign up at least one week before each new session begins. No re-
funds, except for those with a doctor’s excuse, and then only for the
portion of remaining classes. No enrollment after a class has begun,
until the next session. Each session has 8 classes.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR
INSTRUCTORS!
We are looking for cooking instructors, photography
instructors, art instructors, an evening yoga
instructor, body movement instructor, and more!
Fill out our program proposal online.
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SECTION THREE
THANK YOU TO OUR CENTER SPONSORS!
We would like to thank following sponsors who have supported this wonderful project.
LEAD FUNDING AND NAMING RIGHTS GIFT GOLF SIMULATOR EXPERIENCE
First, the Dean and Barbara White Family Foundation for Milestone Contractors, LP
their lead gift of $10 million to offset the operational costs of
the facility. Words cannot reflect enough our gratitude for this EVENT CENTER
tremendous and monumental gift. Mike Anderson Chevrolet
BASKETBALL COURTS PRE-FUNCTION AREA AT THE EVENT CENTER
We would like to thank the three companies below who have Robinson Engineering, LTD
sponsored the basketball/volleyball courts for a five-year
period. OUTDOOR EVENT PATIO
Bosak Auto Group – Court One CORE Construction Company
Centier Bank – Court Two
NIPSCO – Court Three FOOTBALL/SOCCER AND OUTDOOR SPORTS FIELD
Weiss Field – in memory of Marvin and Mildred Weiss
WALKING TRACK
Many thanks also to this local company for their five-year COMMUNITY STUDIO
sponsorship support of the elevated walking track. SNJ Management Group – operators of your local
Holladay Properties McDonald’s Restaurants
FITNESS CENTER FLEX STUDIO
Partnering with our local hospital seemed fitting, and this Commercial In-Sites
hospital group stepped up to sponsor the fitness center.
Methodist Hospitals XBOX-TEEN ROOM
American Federation of Labor AFL-CIO
ROCK CLIMBING WALL
Another local company has sponsored the two-story rock/ MEN’S AND WOMEN’S LOCKER ROOMS
boulder climbing wall. Polycon Industries, Inc.
Meyers-Glaros Insurance
SPORTS EQUIPMENT PROVIDER
UNION LOUNGE Dyer Construction Company, Inc.
The town was honored to receive a sponsorship for so many
of our great trade unions in the region. Their gift will provide
MARKETING AND BROCHURE DESIGN/PRINTING
American Structurepoint, Inc.
the concession area named Union Lounge.
Northwestern Indiana Building & Construction Trades
Council
IBEW Local 697
Teamsters Local 142
Iron Works Local 395
Sheet Metal Workers Local 20
Pipe Fitters Local 597
Carpenters
Painters Local 460
Plumbers Local 210
Heat & Frost Insulators Local 17
Sprinkler Fitters Local 281
Roofers Local 26
OPCMIA (Cement Masons Local 692)
Bricklayers Local 4
Indiana Plan
Boilermakers Local 374
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SECTION FOUR LEAGUES, TEAMS, AND TOURNAMENTS
BASKETBALL LEAGUE PICKLE BALL LEAGUE
TEAM FEE DAY / TIME $15 for 5 Weeks
18 to 30 and 30 to 55+ $480 TBD Dates to be determined. Must bring own equipment!
Youth ages 5-17 must have have an adult present.
High School, 15-17 Seniors are Mondays from Noon to 2 PM
$450 TBD
(not on a school team) Leagues are Tuesdays from 6 to 9 PM
Youth (8-wk session w/ shirt) We will play doubles (two on two). A rally starts with a serve. A
Pee Wee - Ages 5 to 7 $50 to $60 rally ends when an opponent faults by either not returning the
TBD
Elementary - Ages 7 to 12 per child balk, hitting out of bounds, or hitting the ball out of bounds. While
Middle School - Ages 13 to 14 the receiving side cannot score a point, if they win the rally, they
take control of the serve. The ball should be served diagonally
crosscourt and underhanded so the paddle contact with the ball
VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE is below the waist and both feet behind the back line. The serve
must clear the net and land within the boundaries of the opposite
TEAM FEE DAY / TIME diagonal court. Only one serve attempt is allowed, except in the
event of a let, the ball touches the net and lands on the proper
18 to 30 and 30 to 55+ $380 TBD service court. A let is replayed. Scoring can only be done by the
serving side. Matches are played 2 out of 3. The game is played to
High School, 15-17
$350 TBD 11 and must be won by 2 points.
(not on a school team)
Youth (8-wk session w/ shirt)
Elementary - Ages 7 to 12
$40 to $50
per child
TBD TABLE TENNIS LEAGUE
Middle School - Ages 13 to 14
$15 for 5 Weeks
Dates to be determined. Must bring own equipment!
BOCCE BALL LEAGUE Youth ages 5-17 must have have an adult present.
$15 for 5 Weeks Seniors are Wednesdays from Noon to 2 PM
Leagues are Wednesdays from 6 to 9 PM
Dates to be determined. Must bring own equipment!
Youth ages 5-17 must have have an adult present. Games are played to 11 points. Players serve two serves each, al-
ternating. A player does not have to win specifically off their own
We will play open bocce, which is the most popular among play- serve to win a point. If a game ties at 10-10, a player must win by 2
ers. We will use eight large balls and one smaller ball called the points. In this situation, players serve one serve each, alternating.
pallino. We will play with eight players per team (depending on In competition, games are played best of 5 (first to win 3 games)
the number enrolled). Each player uses two of the same color or best of 7 (first to win 4 games). Social games can also be played
large balls to distinguish the different players. At random, choose best of 3 (first to win 2 games). Legal Serving: You must throw the
a player to throw the pallino and that player will start the game by ball up straight, from a flat palm, at least 6 inches (16 cm). Your
throwing his/her first ball, and that ball will be considered “inside” toss and service contact must be behind the table surface (not
because that ball will be closest to the pallino, the other player’s over). You cannot hide the ball from the ball toss to contact, with
considered outside. When a player is “inside,” they forfeit their any part of your body. If the ball hits the net during service, it is a
turn until someone else is closer to the pallino and then they will let, the point is replayed. There is no limit or point deductions for
be “inside.” After all have thrown their two balls, the player closest let serves.
to the pallino gets 1 point. Start the next frame with the person
farthest from the pallino in the last round, throwing the pallino to
start the next frame. Play until someone reaches 13 points (point
level may be lowered depending on time constraints).
XBOX TOURNAMENTS
$40
Teen Tournaments (ages 13 to 17): $15/$20 per person
Adult Tournaments (ages 18 and up): $20/$30 per
person
Dates to be determined
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LEAGUES, TEAMS, AND TOURNAMENTS SECTION FOUR
CORN HOLE TOURNAMENTS 10. A bag that leaves a player’s hand once the final forward
swing of the delivery process has started will count as a
$40 pitched bag.
11. A bag that is accidentally dropped by a player before the
Dates to be determined. Must bring own bags. final forward swing has started will not be considered foul
Youth ages 5-17 must have have an adult present. and may be picked up and pitched.
DOUBLES PLAY 12. A bag hanging off the edge of the board has value unless it
Team A competes against Team B; each team comprises two peo- is touching the ground.
ple (four people total).
PROTESTS
1. Each team will stay in their designated lane for the whole If a player wants to make a protest, the protest must be made to
game. the judge or official at the time the problem occurs. The judge
2. Players at the headboard will alternate pitching bags until makes the final ruling on all protests.
each player has pitched all four of his/her bags.
LENGTH OF THE GAME
3. Players at the footboard will take score and resume pitching The game is to be played to the predetermined number of 21
back to the other board. points. The first player/team to reach (or exceed) that amount at
4. The top of an inning is completed when both players pitching the conclusion of an inning is the winner
from the headboard pitch all four bags; the bottom of the in-
ning is completed when the remaining players pitching from
the footboard pitch all four bags. LASER TAG
PITCHING ROTATION DURING THE GAME
The player or team who scored in the preceding inning has honor $30 to $35 Per Hour
pitching first in the next inning. If neither player nor team scores, Dates to be determined. Must bring own equipment!
the player or team who pitched first in the preceding frame retain Youth ages 5-17 must have have an adult present.
first pitch in the next frame.
RULE #1: LASER TAG IS A NON-CONTACT SPORT: Any contact
POSITION OF PLAYERS DURING PITCHING with an opponent is grounds for removal from the game. Players
The pitcher must be within the pitcher’s box or behind the foul who touch their opponents will be considered “out” and will leave
line at the time of release. A player must pitch all four bags from the game.
their designated pitcher’s box. Players must pitch the bag with an
under-hand release. RULE #2: SENSORS MUST BE VISIBLE DURING GAME-PLAY.
Covering a sensor to prevent your tagger from receiving tags is
FOUL BAGS poor sportsmanship, and any player who covers their sensor will
The following are rule violations that must be spotted and called be considered “out” and will leave the game.
by a player or assigned judge. The penalty is to declare the bag
a foul bag, which requires the bags to be removed from the court RULE #3: EQUIPMENT FAILURE. If a tagger fails mid-game, that
prior to resuming play. A foul bag is defined as: player is considered out. An exception can be made if the mal-
function is caused by low batteries. In this case, the player can be
1. Any bag pitched when the player has (1) made contact with or considered in a “time out” and their batteries are replaced. They
crossed over the foul line, or (2) started or stepped complete- can then rejoin the game if possible.
ly outside the pitcher’s box before the bag is released.
2. Any bag not delivered within the 20-second time limit. RULE #4: SPORTSMANSHIP IS IMPORTANT. If you cheat to win,
you haven’t really won! Sportsmanship is essential to a good laser
3. A bag pitched from a different pitcher’s box than the first bag.
tag experience. Any lying or cheating should not be tolerated and
4. Any bag that contacted the court or the ground before com- should result in disqualification of the player who does so. Hiding
ing to rest on the board. your sensor (see rule #2), resetting your tagger when you’re out,
5. Any bag that struck a previously defined object such as a or any other dubious acts are against the rules! Nobody likes a
tree limb, wire, indoor court ceiling, etc. cheater!
6. Any bag on the board that is also touching the ground. RULE #5: KEEP LASER TAG FUN. This isn’t currently an Olympic
7. Any bag removed from the board before scoring has been sport; there are no contracts or scholarships on the line. The num-
agreed upon for that bag. ber one reason to play laser tag is to have fun. Being frustrated or
8. The offending team (who touches the bags) forfeits all angry is literally against the rules of laser tag. If you feel that way
remaining bags and tallies the score of just the bags thrown during a laser tag match, take a few minutes.
before the foul was reported. RULE #6: KNOW YOUR GEAR. The day of your party or event is
9. The non-offending team tallies 12 point as if they had thrown no time to be getting acquainted with your laser tag gear. Unbox,
four bag in-the-holes (corn holes) during the inning. test, and play some games with your gear before your awesome
laser tag experience.
PAGE 192021 GUIDE MERRILLVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION
SECTION FIVE PARKS AND TRAIL SYSTEM
PARKS
Please help us keep our parks clean and safe as we strive to improve your park.
PARK LOCATION AMENITIES
Pruzin Park 5750 Tyler Street Playground, Shelter, Gazebo, Trail
Crescent Lake Park 74th Circle and Morton Street Playground, Shelter
Kurtis Park 9 Meadow Lane Playground
Preserves Park 2081 East 87th Avenue Playground
Savanah Ridge Park 74th Place and Johnson Street Playground, Shelter
Writes Park 5860 Roosevelt Street Playground, Shelter
Outdoor Field, Basketball/Volleyball Courts,
Dean and Barbara White Elevated Walking Track, Flex Studio, Event Center,
6600 Broadway
Community Center Community Room, Preschool and Teen Rooms,
Patio, Fitness Center, Climbing Wall, Trail
Adam Benjamin (Hendricks
80th Lane Ball Fields, Playground
Park)
Forest Hills Park 78 Indian Trail Ball Fields, Playground, Shelter
John A. Stefek Park 70th Place and Harrison Street Ball Fields, Playground, Shelter. Trail
Meadowland Park 54th Street and Madison Street Playground, Shelter
Rosenbalm Park 73rd Place and Chase Street Ball Fields, Playground, Shelter
Southbrook Park 7488 Hendricks Street Ball Fields, Playground, Shelter
PARK RULES
• Park hours are from dawn to dusk, except when • Do not feed the birds or any animals in the park.
Merrillville Parks and Recreation Department has a • Motor vehicles are prohibited on trails.
program. • Motorized vehicles are prohibited in any grassy areas of
• No alcoholic beverages allowed. a park.
• Pets must be on a leash at all times. • Charcoal grills are prohibited; gas grills are allowed.
• Please clean up after your pet. • No littering or dumping is permitted; please use trash
• No weapons, firearms, or fireworks allowed. receptacles.
• Vending without a permit is prohibited. • No bounce houses allowed in any park.
• Noise ordinance is enforced. • Vandalism of public property is prohibited and will be
• No glass containers of any kind. prosecuted.
PAGE 20MERRILLVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION 2021 GUIDE
PARKS AND TRAIL SYSTEM SECTION FIVE
TRAIL SYSTEM
Merrillville has two large trails running through its corporate limits. The first trail is the Erie Lakawanna Trail, a 17.7-mile trail
that starts in Hammond, Indiana, and travels to Crown Point, Indiana. The Erie Lakawanna Trail is the longest contiguous trail
in Northwest Indiana. To access the trail, you can park just north of the Crown Point Government Center. Parking is provid-
ed. The Chesapeake and Ohio Greenway trail (referred to as the C&O Greenway) winds through a tree-covered, wooded
canopy past John A. Stefak Park and continues through to Broadway. Phase II of the C&O Greenway has been extended
from Broadway under I-65 to Mississippi Street, where it will connect to a popular shopping area with several eateries and
activities. The tunnel has reflective pavement to help brighten the way. There is also a small 1.5-mile trail at Pruzin Park that
goes around the wetlands. You can spot deer, butterflies, geese, and other creatures on your walk. No bicycles are allowed.
Parking is available, and there is a playground shelter nearby. There is also a new trail from Madison to the new Dean and
Barbara White Community Center.
PAGE 212021 GUIDE MERRILLVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION
SECTION SIX OUTSIDE ORGANIZATION OFFERINGS
YOUTH SOCCER CLUB POP WARNER FOOTBALL
Youth Soccer Club will be Pop Warner Football will be
playing games on our outdoor field. playing games on our outdoor field.
CONTACT PHIL HASIER CONTACT
merrillvilleyouthsoccerclub@gmail.com merrillvillepopwarner20@gmail.com
CLIMBING WALL EXPERIENCE FOR THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
We will take turns climbing the wall and enjoy some refreshments, face painting, and dancing.
Preregistration is required, and parent/guardian must be present during the entire event.
This is a special event for those with special needs or disability.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2021
6 - 7 PM
$10 FEE FOR ALL ATTENDING
Join the CSRI mail contact list so you can receive the yearly calendar of events. Send your contact name and e-mail address to csri2004@yahoo.
com to be added. The dates in the calendar of events are provided so you can save the date on your calendar. Registration dates may change as
determined by the host agency. Full information will be e-mailed as the dates approach with details of each individual event. Some programs have a
registration fee, and advance registration is typically required for each event so preparations can be made. Contact each individual agency for their
host details and needs. All the various agencies are working together to give you more options. Anyone with special needs can participate with their
families regardless of the community you live in. CSRI event notices are only sent via e-mail or through the community you live in through flyers and
brochures. Details may change as each event approaches based on the host agencies circumstances. Follow our Facebook page for updates. https://
www.facebook.com/CSRINWI/
DEAN AND BARBARA WHITE COMMUNITY CENTER
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
SPONSOR A BACKLIT
BRICK MESSAGE BOARD
$100 EACH $1700 ANNUALLY
If interested, please inquire at the front desk.
PAGE 22MERRILLVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION 2021 GUIDE
OUTSIDE ORGANIZATION OFFERINGS SECTION SIX
SPRING FLAG FOOTBALL
National Flag Football is a flag football league open to
both beginner and experienced players.
START
APR 18
Sunday
Our convenient one-day a week schedule makes the
game of flag football the perfect sport for players and END
parents.
June 6
Teams are formed by grade and buddy requests. Join
today to experience this wonderful game with friends!
St. John, Indiana
NO RISK GUARANTEE!
If you don't play, you don't pay!
BOYS NFL Flag jersey &
flag belt for player to keep.
AND
GIRLS
AGES 4-14
$ 134.50 SIGN
UP in partnership with
FEE Merrillville Parks and Rec
Indianaflagfootball.com
317-759-2691 info.indy@nationalflagfootball.com
PAGE 23DEAN AND BARBARA WHITE
COMMUNITY CENTER
PROMOTING ACTIVE LIVING AND HEALTHY
LIFESTYLES FROM YOUTH TO SENIORS
TEAM SPORTS DANCE WALKING CLUBS NUTRITION CLASSES
SUMMER CAMPS AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS
ARTS & CRAFTS CLASSES YOGA BINGO NIGHTS
POSITIVE IMPACT ON COMMUNITY YOUTH
Healthy Social Leadership
Teamwork Discipline
Habits Skills Development
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