St. John Parks and Recreation Department
9350 Hack Street Bldg. #2 (219) 365-6236
www.stjohnin.com

St. John Park Locations & Amenities

• Civic (9401 Civic Drive) Playground equipment, two pavilions, picnic tables, barbeque grills, basketball court, volleyball court, horseshoe pits, three baseball fields, concession stand, tennis court
• Heartland (19600 White Oak Ave) Playground equipment, Babe Ruth Field, five softball fields, four baseball fields, six sand volleyball courts, three concession stands
• Heron Lake (11960 Osage Drive) Playground equipment, picnic tables, splash pad, snow-sledding hill

Lake County Parks

• Buckley Homestead Living history farm
• Cedar Creek Family Golf Center Lighted driving range, 9-hole executive course and 18-hole mini-golf course
• Deep River County Park Historic Wood’s Gist Mill, nature trails, picnic area and seasonal hayrides
• Deep River Waterpark Water attractions for all ages and intensity levels plus seasonal ice skating
• Gibson Woods Nature Preserve A state-dedicated 131-acre preserved parcel with rare plants and animals (some endangered)
• Grand Kankakee Marsh Noteworthy hunting area managed with assistance from the Nature Conservancy
• Lake Etta County Park Fishing, accessible playground, shelter rentals, wedding pergola and banquet hall
• Lemon Lake Sport fields/courts, playground, dog park, Red Roc championship disc golf course and cross country ski rental
• Oak Ridge Prairie & Oak Savannah Trail Natural and multi-purpose asphalt trails, fishing, open fields, playground, shelter, seasonal hayrides (wheelchair accessible), sledding hill and cross country ski rental
• Stony Run County Park 8-miles of hiking trails, playground, picnic shelters, Vietnam Veterans Memorial and cross country ski rental
• Three Rivers County Park & Bellaboo’s Play and Discovery Center 38-acre lake with walking trail, picnic area, fishing and small boat rentals plus a secure indoor area where children from infants through 9 can explore, create and interact (socks required for ball pit in the jungle gym)
• Turkey Creek Golf Course & Banquet on the Green 18-holes of newly-improved golf (recently named one of Golf Digest’s “Best Places to Play”) with a clubhouse plus banquet hall
• Whihala Beach Operated by the Whiting Parks and Recreation Department which is transforming the lakefront with a boardwalk, trail system, entertainment gazebo and renovated harbor as part of the Marquette Greenway

Local Club Sports

• Dyer Kickers Soccer Club Ages 4-18
• Lake Central Barracudas (competitive swim club) All ages and abilities
• Maniax Youth Hockey All ages and abilities
• Midwest Training & Ice Center (trampoline and tumbling, artistic gymnastics, cheerleading, figure skating and hockey) All ages and abilities
• National Flag Football Co-ed ages 4-14
• Schererville Soccer Club (indoor instructional league and club travel division) Ages 4-14 + 19
• St. John Youth Baseball Cal Ripken Beseball T-Ball through Babe Ruth
• St. John Girls Softball Ages 5-18
• Tri-Town Raiders Pop Warner Football & Cheer Ages 5-16 (football) 7-14 (cheer)

Nearby Destinations and Recreation

• Albanese Candy Factory and Outlet Store 5441 E Lincoln Hwy (US 30), Merrillville (219)  947-3070
• The Center for Visual and Performing Arts Theatre at the Center & Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster (219) 836-1930
• Challenger Learning Center at Purdue University Calumet 2300 173rd Street, Hammond (219) 989-3250
• Fair Oaks Farm 856 N 600 E, Fair Oaks (877) 536-1194
• The Fieldhouse 899 E 99th Court, Merrillville (219) 738-2424
• Funflatables 101 Joliet Street, Dyer (219) 322-5333
• Hallmark Sports Club II 8328 Colorado Street, Merrillville (219) 947-2629
• Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore 110 N Mineral Springs Road, Porter (219) 926-7561
• Indiana Dunes State Park 1600 N 25 East, Chesterton (219) 926-1952
• Kerasotes Showplace 16&12 Deercreek Drive, Schererville (219) 322-9707
• Portage 16 IMAX 6550 US Highway 6, Portage, (219) 764-7469
• The Shrine of Christ’s Passion 10630 Wicker Ave, St. John (219) 365-6010
• South Shore Arts 1040 Ridge Road, Munster (219) 836-1839
• South Shore Arts 138 S Main Street (219) 663-0200
• South Shore Arts 435 Fayette Street, Hammond (219) 933-0200
• Star Plaza Theatre I-65 & US 30, Merrillville (219) 769-6311
• Steeple Gallery 11107 Thiel Street, St. John (219) 365-1014
• Zig E’s Funland 8176 Wicker Avenue, St. John (219) 558-0596
• 49-er Drive-In Theatre Calumet Avenue, Valparaiso (219) 462-6122
• Valparaiso University Theatre US 30 & Sturdy Road, Valparaiso (219) 462-9958
• Wisecrackers Comedy Club (Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza), 800 E 81st Ave, Merrillville (219) 769-6311

Casinos

• Horseshoe Casino 777 Casino Center Dr, Hammond (866) 711-SHOE
• Ameristar Casino 777 Ameristar Blvd, East Chicago (866) 711-4263
• Majestic Star Casino 1 Buffington Harbor Dr, Gary (219) 977-7777

Lake County Golf Courses

• Briar Ridge Country Club 123 Country Club Drive, Schererville (219) 865-0846 Private, 27 holes (9 x 3) designed by Gary Roger Baird
• Cedar Creek Family Golf Center 10483 W 109th Avenue, Cedar Lake (219) 365-2902 Public, 9 holes designed by Gary Justak
• Duck Creek Golf Course 638 N 700 W, Hobart (219) 759-5870 Public, 18 holes
• Indian Ridge Country Club 6363 Grand Blvd, Hobart (219) 942-6850 Public, 18 holes
• Innsbrook Country Club 6701 Taft Street, Merrillville (219) 980-9060 Private, 18 holes designed by William B. Langford
• Lakes of the Four Seasons 1048 Lakeshore Drive, Crown Point (219) 988-2201 Private, 18 holes designed by James R. Thompson
• Lost Marsh Golf Course 929 129th Street, Hammond Public, 27 holes (18 + 9) designed by Charles Howard
• Oak Knoll Golf Club 11300 Whitcomb Street, Crown Point (219) 663-3349 Public, 18 holes
• Palmira Golf & Country Club 12111 W. 109th Avenue, St. John (219) 365-4331 Public, 18 holes designed by Rich Nicpon
• Pheasant Valley Country Club 3838 W 141st Avenue, Crown Point (219) 663-5000 Public, 18 holes designed R. Albert Anderson
• River Pointe Country Club 6700 Country Club Road, Hobart (219) 943-2747 Public, 27 holes (9 x 3)
• Sherwood Golf Course 600 E Joliet Street, Schererville (219) 865-2554 Public, 27 holes (18 + 9) designed by Marvin Hanson & Ted Locke
• South Gleason Golf Course 3400 Jefferson Street, Gary (219) 980-1089 Public, 18 holes
• South Shore Country Club 14400 Lake Shore Drive, Cedar Lake (219) 374-6070 Public, 18 holes designed by Chic Evans
• Summertree Golf Club 2323 E 101st Avenue, Crown Point (219) 663-0800 Public, 18 holes designed by W. Bruce Matthews & Jerry Matthews
• Turkey Creek Golf Course 6400 Harrison Street, Merrillville (219) 980-5170 Public, 18 holes
• White Hawk Country Club 1001 White Hawk Drive, Crown Point (219) 663-2323 Public, 36 holes (9 x 4) designed by Tim Nugent & Dick Nugent
• Wicker Memorial Park Golf Course 8554 Indianapolis Blvd, Highland (219) 838-0809 Public, 18 holes
• Youche Country Club 2301 W. 129th Place, Crown Point (219) 663-1418 Private, 18 holes designed by Dick Nugent

Tri-Town Area Restaurants

• Ciao Bella 1514 US 41, Schererville, (219) 322-6800
• House of Kobe 1951 US 41, Schererville, (219) 322-1919
• Rodizio’s Argentine and Brazilian Steakhouse at Meyer’s Castle 1370 Joliet Street, Dyer, (219) 865-8452
• The Scrambled Diner 250 81st Avenue, Dyer, (219) 865-3950
• Teibel’s Family Restaurant 1775 US 41, Schererville, (219) 865-2000

Lake County Area Restaurants

• Café Borgia 10018 Calumet Avenue, Munster, (219) 922-8889
• Gamba Ristorante 455 E 84th Avenue, Merrillville, (219) 736-5000
• Jack Binion’s Steak House at Horseshoe Casino 777 Casino Center Drive, Hammond, (219) 473-7000
• Lighthouse Restaurant 7501 Constitution Avenue, Cedar Lake, (219) 374-WAVE
• Lucrezia 302 S Main Street, Crown Point, (219) 661-5829
• Tequila Restaurante 110 S Main Street, Crown Point, (219) 661-8226

Great communities demand great schools. The Gates of St. John has access to outstanding learning institutions, both public and private, from kindergarten to university, for kids and adults alike.

Lake Central School Corporation

Kay Trapp Administration Center
8260 Wicker Ave, St. John (219) 365-8507
www.lcsc.us

• Lake Central High School (A) (Rose Gate) 8400 Wicker Ave, St. John (219) 365-8551
• Lake Central Freshman Center (Rose Gate) 8140 Wicker Ave, St. John (219) 365-2760
• Clark Middle School (A) (Rose Gate) 8915 W 93rd Ave, St. John (219) 365-9203
• Kolling Elementary School (C) (Rose Gate) 8801 Wicker Ave, St. John (219) 365-8577
• West Lake Special Education Cooperative 212 E Joliet St, Schererville (219) 865-1171

Hanover Community School Corporation
(All Gates except Magnolia and Rose.)

Hanover Administration Building
9520 W 133rd Ave, Cedar Lake (219) 374-3500
www.hanover.k12.in.us

• Hanover Central High School (A) 10120 W 133rd, Cedar Lake (219) 374-3800
• Hanover Central Middle School (B) 10631 W 141st Ave, Cedar Lake (219) 374-3900
• Lincoln Elementary School (A) 12245 W 109th Ave, Cedar Lake (219) 374-3600

Crown Point Schools
www.cps.k12.in.us

St. John the Evangelist Catholic School
9400 Wicker Ave, St. John (219) 365-5451
www.sjeschool.org
Crown Point Christian School
Park Pl, St. John (219) 365-5694 10550
www.crownpointchristian.org

Satellite College Campuses

• Purdue University, Calumet Campus 2200 169th St, Hammond (219) 989-2400
• Purdue University, North Central Campus New Durham, IN (219) 785-5200
• Indiana University, Northwest Campus 3400 Broadway, Gary (219) 980-6500
• Valparaiso University 1700 Chapel Dr, Valparaiso (219) 464-5000
• Calumet College of St. Joseph 2400 New York Ave, Whiting (219) 473-4215
• Ivy Tech Northwest, East Chicago Campus 410 E Columbus Dr, East Chicago (219) 392-3600
• Ivy Tech Northwest, Gary Campus 1440 E 35th Ave, Gary (219) 981-1111
• Ivy Tech Northwest, Michigan City Campus 3714 Franklin Dr, Michigan City (219) 879-9137
• Ivy Tech Northwest, Valparaiso Campus 3100 Ivy Tech Dr, Valparaiso (219) 464-8514

• Community Baptist Church 8651 W 93rd Avenue, St. John (219) 365-9695
• Holy Shepherd Lutheran Church 9770 Keilman Street, St. John (219) 365-3803
• St. John the Evangelist Parish 10701 Olcott Avenue, St. John (219) 365-5678
• Suncrest Christian Church 10009 Parrish Street, St. John (219) 365-9000

Northwest Indiana is home to the Shrine of Christ’s Passion – A place many worshippers and tourists visit annually. See their site to learn more about the shrine, and for contact info and directions.

The Shrine of Christ’s Passion 10630 Wicker Avenue, St. John (219) 365-6010

Convenient access to health care is important, whether for prenatal check-ups, back-to-school physicals, or long-term health management. The Gates of St. John is surrounded by excellent clinics and hospitals to meet your needs and the needs of your family.

• Community Healthcare System, Community Hospital 901 MacArthur Blvd, Munster (219) 836-1600
• Franciscan Physician Network, St. John Health Center 10860 Maple Lane, St. John (219) 365-8533
• Franciscan Alliance, Franciscan St. Anthony 1201 S Main Street, Crown Point (219) 738-2100
• Franciscan St. Margaret 24 Joliet Street, Dyer (219) 865-2141
• Franciscan St. Margaret 5454 Hohman Avenue, Hammond (219) 932-2300
• Franciscan Physicians Hospital 701 Superior Avenue, Munster (219) 922-4200
• Franciscan Omni 41 Health & Fitness 221 US 41, Schererville (219) 865-6969
• Methodist Hospitals, Northlake Campus 600 Grant Street, Gary (219) 886-4000
• Methodist Hospitals, Southlake Campus 8701 Broadway, Merrillville (219) 738-5500
• Pinnacle Hospital 9301 Connecticut Drive, Crown Point (219) 756-2100