South Shore, Indiana Sports Complexes
Northwest Indiana’s centralized location makes us easily accessible from almost anywhere in the United StatesIntroduction
SOUTH SHORE, INDIANA
The South Shore of Lake Michigan is situated just 30 minutes from downtown Chicago. Our state-of-the-art sports facilities and unique attractions draw youth, amateur and collegiate sporting events from around the nation. With a wide selection of top quality hotels, family friendly entertainment, and delicious restaurants, Northwest Indiana excels in hosting tournaments of all sizes. Our Sports & Leisure team is dedicated to making sure you have a successful tournament and your attendees enjoy their time in the South Shore!
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The National Softball Association’s Girls Fast Pitch ‘B & C’ World Series has been hosted in the South Shore 12 times since 2007 and is scheduled to return in July for the next four years through 2028.
“The South Shore Sports team has the resources and expertise to handle our every need and they always make us feel at home when we are in the South Shore.”
– Bill Horton, President of the National Softball Association
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South Shore, IN Sports Facilities Spotlight
ROHRMAN PARK
Sports Covered: Soccer, baseball, softball
Rohrman Park has hosted its fair share of impressive events, including the National Softball Association Girls Fastpitch ‘B & C’ World Series. The park has a total of five soccer fields, four lighted softball/baseball fields, one unlit baseball field and features a playground, large parking area, restrooms, concession stand, one mile paved trail throughout the park and drinking fountains.
HAMMOND SPORTSPLEX
Sports Covered: Basketball, dodgeball, pickleball, soccer, volleyball, wrestling
The state-of-the-art facility features six hardwood basketball courts, six regulation-size volleyball courts (12 cross-court), two indoor turf soccer fields and six indoor batting cages. Other amenities include an elevated, quarter-mile walking/running track, hospitality room, the Union Bar & Lounge and concession stand. The complex is host to the largest NCAA volleyball tournament in the country, the Midwest Region Crossover Volleyball Tournament.
US STEEL YARD
Sports Covered: Baseball, mixed martial arts, sand volleyball, rugby
The stadium is home to the Gary SouthShore RailCats, a professional baseball team and member of the American Association. The ballpark has played host to many collegiate and high school tournaments. The Steel Yard can also transform into a concert and mixed martial arts venue. The facility seats 6,000 and features three fully-stocked concession stands, 18 luxury suites and a 2,000 square foot reception area.
Crown Point Sportsplex
Sports Covered: Baseball, softball, football, soccer, lacrosse
A 95-acre multi-use outdoor sports and event destination conveniently located off I-65. The facility features two synthetic turf multi-purpose fields, 10 illuminated fields (7 with turf infields) including a championship field with stadium seating for up to 750. The facility also includes a playground, walking path, batting cages, a concession stand and restrooms throughout. Baseball/softball fields have adjustable bases and pitchers’ mounds. Temporary fencing is available for outfields.
Hobart Aquatic Center
Sports Covered: Swimming, diving, water polo
New aquatic facility offers multiple configurations to fit all events. 50 meter pool with 10 lanes and two bulkheads, 20 starting blocks, four 1 meter and one 3 meter diving boards, infinity gutter system and depth ranges from 4.5’ to 13’. The center also features spectator seating for 630, hospitality room with 86” smart display board, 6 locker rooms, Colorado timing system, 8-place award podium, state-of-the-art scoreboard/video player and a fieldhouse attached to the pool for overflow area.
Lemon Lake Flight Center
Sports Covered: Disc Golf
Lemon Lake County Park is home to five 18-hole World Championship disc golf courses and hosted the 2010 and 2013 PDGA Professional Disc Golf World Championships and the 2018 Tim Selinske United States Master Disc Golf Championships. The park encompasses 403 acres of rolling hills and open space surrounded by wooded areas. The Flight Center carries a full scale line of disc golf products and offers hot and cold food concessions for disc golfers and the general public.