Children's Historical Discovery Series
Deep River County Park $1 per child per program
Ages 5 – 10 Thursdays 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Meet in the Visitor Center No preregistration needed
For families, no groups please - Group information below
Bring your child to Deep River County Park to learn about a variety of topics, some historical, some scientific, some just for fun. Child pays before each program. Adult care givers are required to remain in the park and may be asked to assist. We try to hold our programs rain or shine. For weather update, call the Park at 219-947-1958. Please provide bottled water and insect repellent if needed. There are no programs the week of July 4.
June 14 |
Flags |
Learn about our U.S. Flag, then make a flag that is all about you....your favorite colors, your own design, etc. |
June 21 |
Five Senses Hike |
Use your Five Senses as we hike in the Park! What will we see, hear, feel, smell and taste? You will be surprised! |
June 28 |
Pan for Gold |
Using our panning plates and sluice, you will pan for gold and you may keep whatever you find! |
July 12 |
Fitness Hike |
How fit are you? Join in all the 'exercises' along the trail and you will have fun, learn and become fit all at the same time! |
July 19 |
Covered Wagon |
At our Covered Wagon you will determine what will fit into the wagon for the trip west and what must be left behind. |
July 26 |
Toys & Games |
Enjoy old-fashioned toys and play games the settlers played. |
2012 Group Historical Discovery Series by Reservation Only
Deep River County Park $25.00 for 20 or less, payable in advance
Ages 5 – 10 Thursdays: 12 – 1:00 p.m. OR 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
For church groups, day cares, etc. Preregistration is a must. Call 219-769-PARK
Meet at the Visitor Center
The topics listed in the above article are also offered to the groups. Please provide bottled water and insect repellent for your group if needed. Programs run rain or shine. Caregivers must remain in the Park and may be asked to assist. You may hike or picnic in the Park before or after your reserved program. There are no programs the week of July 4.
Reservations required: Call 219-769-PARK (M - F 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)
For reservations and more information about the Lake County Parks Call 219-769-PARK
Mon-Fri 8:30am to 4:30pm Central Time (Chicago Time)
Lake County Parks and Recreation Department Corporate Office
8411 East Lincoln Highway, Crown Point, Indiana 46307
Just west of Deep River WaterparK 4.5 miles east of I-65 on Route 30