When it comes to recreation – The Gates of St. John has you covered. You’ll find an abundance of great destinations to play, learn, relax, and be entertained—all just minutes from The Gates of St. John by Phillippe Builders.
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, cheerlieading, 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
- Midwest Training & Ice Center, 10600 White Oak Avenue, Dyer (219)558-8811
- 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
