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New Year's Eve Programs

Great for the entire family
Count down to 2012 in "Paddle's Time Zone" at Family Friendly New Year's Eve Celebration

Ice Skating Plaza
December 31, 2011
5-10 p.m.
$5 per person
Regular skate rental fees apply for those who need to rent skates



5-7:30 p.m. Kid's crafts
8 p.m. Countdown & juice toast in the plaza and on the ice (8 p.m. is midnight in the family friendly "Paddles Time Zone")
5-10 p.m. Disc Jockey, ice skating, concession items for sale


Looking for a "kid-friendly" place to ring in the New Year? Bring the family to Deep River Waterpark. The $5 fee is for everyone entering the park after 5 p.m. on December 31. On and off the ice family-friendly New Year's Eve party fun. For more information, call Deep River Waterpark at 219-947-7850. Deep River Waterpark is located at 9001 E. U.S. 30 only 4 ½ miles east of I-65 on route 30 in Merrillville.


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