Explore Outdoors & Sporting Stuff

Parks & Outdoor Activities

East Race Waterway
Kayaking in the St. Joe River rapids, anyone? 5 minutes south of campus.

Farmer’s Market
One of the largest outdoor markets in the Midwest featuring a hundred-plus stalls of baked goods, crafts, produce, and much more!

Howard Park Ice Rink
219 S. St. Louis Blvd.
574-235-9451
Outdoor ice-rink open during the winter season

St. Joseph County Parks
Frisbee/disc golf course, cross-country ski rentals and trails, etc.

Fernwood Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve in Niles, MI
A peaceful place about 15 minutes north of campus if you want to forget the stress of papers and exams and just roam around and appreciate nature for a while.

Northern Indiana Mountain Bike Association

Potawatomi Zoo
Ranked a Top 20 zoo in America

Warren Dunes State Park
We in the Midwest refer to the Warren Dunes as a “beach,” thank you very much. No lectures from you people that hail from a coast, please. 45 minute drive, but it’s worth it. Stop by Redamak’s Burgers in New Buffalo, MI, on your way home.

Sports Team

(Yes, that’s singular…)

South Bend Silver Hawks
Minor league baseball @ Coveleski Stadium
Great deals and promotions during the season on tickets and more

College Football Hall of Fame
A must-see for every college football fan enthusiast