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Welcome to the Burns Harbor Park Department, a not-for-profit entity located in Burns Harbor, Indiana. The Burns Harbor Park Department serves town and community residents with outdoor, family-friendly recreation.

Our playgrounds located at Lakeland Park are ADA accessible.

Lakeland Park, Shadyside Park, and Bolinger Park are overseen by park staff year-round. The park office and maintenance garage are located at Lakeland Park.

MISSION STATEMENT
To improve the quality of life for the surrounding community and provide safe recreational facilities and programs for all ages. By preserving, protecting, and enhancing the parks for the benefits of citizens and visitors, we shall provide leisure time opportunities and park development that will enhance the health, happiness, and morale of the community.

Our three park locations, Lakeland Park, Bolinger Park, and Shadyside Park, provide community and neighboring residents with several options for outdoor recreation.
Lakeland Park	1200 Lakeland Park Drive
May - September there is an entry fee from 10am - 6pm. 2016 Season Entry Fees • Beach • Swimming • Sand Volleyball • Fishing • ADA Accessible Playgrounds • Baseball Field • Basketball Court • 3/4 mile • Walking Path • Dog Park • Kayaking
Bolinger Park	Located in Harbor Trails Subdivision
• Playground • Swings • Shelter • Large Open Space • Water Fountain
Shadyside Park	Located in Shadyside Mobile Home Community
• Playground Equipment • Swings • Basketball Court • Volleyball • Large Open Space

Program	Description	Age	Frequency
Back to School Party	DJ, Games, Sno Cones	All Ages	August
Christmas Camp	Pizza & a Movie, Homemade Gifts	4-11	December
$ Coffee & Canvas	Paint with Friends	Adults	Monthly
$ Cupcake & Canvas	Paint with Friends	5 & up	Monthly
Day Camp	Outdoor Activities, Crafts & Swimming	4 -11	1 Week in June, July & August
Easter Egg Hunt	Community Event	0 - 10	Annually
Footloose 5K	Walk/Run Fundraiser	All Ages	Annually in June
Lego Club	Fun with Friends & Legos	4 - 10	Monthly
Movie Night	Bring Your Pillow and Blanket and Watch a Movie with Your Friends	4 - 11	Monthly Fall/Winter
$ Fall Fest	Fundraiser Event	All Ages	Annually in October
Summer Art Camp	Variety of Planned Arts & Crafts	5 - 10	1 Week in June, July & August
$ Fee for Program

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Sat Oct. 16

Easter egg hunt caters to kids with special needs

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Kim Burton