Thousands of spectators gather at the Washington Park Beach – Michigan City for the annual Grand Prix. Likewise, boat racing and water sports are staged on other lakes throughout the county. But did you know Michigan City LaPorte has a sports history deeply rooted in fierce high school rivalries? Because local sports are so important, historic Ames Field still stands proudly and hosts events other than Friday night high school football. Likewise, other well-preserved and highly regarded sports venues are scattered throughout the county.
Facilities
Sports are central to the local community in Michigan City Laporte. Facilities are available to host football, basketball, softball/baseball, soccer, and volleyball tournaments. We’ve even hosted marching band and drum corps competitions, drawing bands and spectators from all over the country. Golf courses are particularly scenic here, offering many levels of play. It is easy to find the ideal municipal, public or private course to host your next tournament or outing.
Sports Calendar
Welcome teams and tournaments! Explore dates and schedule your sporting event now. Go Team!
Event Location
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7th & Washington Street
8th & Washington St.
American Legion Skwiat Post 451
Beechwood Golf Course
Briar Leaf Golf Club
Canterbury Summer Theatre
Creek Ridge County Park
Cummings Lodge
Dennis F. Smith Amphitheater in Fox Park
Downtown LaPorte
Evvy's Coffeehouse & Café
Fish Lake Conservation Club
Franklin Edward Skwiat American Legion Post 451
Freckle Farm Primitives & Antiques
Friendship Botanic Gardens
Garwood Orchards
Good News Vintage
Hanson Park
Harbor Country Adventures
Hesston Steam Museum
Indiana Dunes National Park
La Porte Civic Auditorium
La Porte County Fairgrounds
La Porte Little Theatre
La Stitch
LaPorte Civic Auditorium
LaPorte County Fairgrounds
LaPorte County Fairgrounds & Event Center
LaPorte County Family YMCA
LaPorte County Historical Society Museum
LaPorte Municipal Airport
Leeds Public House
Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets
Lions Club Park
Long Beach Community Center
Lubeznik Center for the Arts
Michigan City Municipal Golf Course
Michigan City Yacht Club
Millennium Plaza
Mucho Mas
North Pointe Pavilion
Old Lighthouse Museum
Pinhook Bog
Praesent
Purdue University Northwest - Westville Campus
Rittenhouse Village at Michigan City
Scipio Township Park
SFC Gallery
Shady Creek Winery
Shoreline Brewery
Soldiers Memorial Park
Stone Lake
Stone, Clear and Pine Lakes
The Brewery Lodge & Supper Club
Union Mills Conservation Club
Uptown Social
Visit Michigan City LaPorte
Washington Park
Washington Park Beach
Washington Park Fedder's Alley
Washington Park Zoo
Zorn Brew Works
october 2023
14oct9:00 am11:00 amBOLT for the Heart

Event Details
5th Annual Play for Jake Family 5K/10K Run & Walk The annual Bolt for the Heart family run events raise funds to
Event Details
5th Annual Play for Jake Family 5K/10K Run & Walk
The annual Bolt for the Heart family run events raise funds to support local efforts in the placement of AEDs in a lifesaving effort of people who experience sudden cardiac arrest.
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Time
(Saturday) 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Location
Soldiers Memorial Park
250 Pine Lake Ave