The best parks & outdoor spots in Gary

7 parks & outdoor spots we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Parks & Outdoors · 7 places · showing the latest additions first

Large, lush area featuring hiking trails, 160+ species of birds & an environmental center.

6201 Parrish Ave (Hammond)

Large, lush area featuring hiking trails, 160+ species of birds & an environmental center.

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Bock Park

Parks & Outdoors

Dog-friendly park featuring picnic tables, a basketball court and a playground for kids.

175th St &, Chicago Ave (Lansing)

Dog-friendly park featuring picnic tables, a basketball court and a playground for kids.

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Main Square Park

Parks & Outdoors

Clean park with playground and picnic tables, hosting festivals and other events.

3001 Ridge Rd (Highland)

Clean park with playground and picnic tables, hosting festivals and other events.

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Sunnyside Park

Parks & Outdoors

Kid-friendly park featuring a playground and a sensory area designed for children with special needs.

7800 Hohman Ave (Munster)

Kid-friendly park featuring a playground and a sensory area designed for children with special needs.

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Natural prairie land serves as backdrop for trail hiking, bird-watching, picnicking & fishing.

301 S Colfax St (Griffith)

Natural prairie land serves as backdrop for trail hiking, bird-watching, picnicking & fishing.

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Wicker Memorial Park

Parks & Outdoors

Public park with a bike trail, 18-hole golf course, playground, dog run, splash pad & tennis courts.

8554 Indianapolis Blvd (Highland)

Public park with a bike trail, 18-hole golf course, playground, dog run, splash pad & tennis courts.

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Scenic park with formal gardens and a lake, as well as playgrounds and walking trails.

1005 S Centennial Dr (Munster)

Scenic park with formal gardens and a lake, as well as playgrounds and walking trails.

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