Erskine, Elbel, and Studebaker golf courses close in South Bend

Erskine, Elbel, and Studebaker golf courses close in South Bend

South Bend’s three publicly-owned golf courses and clubhouses have temporarily closed due to coronavirus. Earlier in the week, the Erskine Park course was open to play. They changed check-in to an open-air, walk-through process. But as the number of coronavirus cases has increased locally, nationally, and globally, the city has decided to shut down the…

South Bend Parks Win Pair of Statewide Awards

South Bend Parks Win Pair of Statewide Awards

South Bend’s Parks and Recreation Department took home two statewide awards at a conference of the Indiana Parks and Recreation Association. The “CityVoice for Parks” and “Senior Fit” initiatives received the Award of Excellence. CityVoice was developed to provide community feedback through a call-in system. The Parks and Recreation Department used CityVoice to gather input…