City of Gary Parks & Recreation Department

Parks & Playgrounds in Gary, Indiana

3.7 (20)

Category	Parks & Playgrounds · Tourist attraction
Address	455 Massachusetts St, Gary, IN 46402
Street	Massachusetts Street
Area	Gary, Indiana
Phone	(219) 886-7099
Google rating	3.7 (20)
Source	Google Maps and public records · listed Oct 22, 2026

Hours

Monday	8:30 am–4:30 pm
Tuesday	8:30 am–4:30 pm
Wednesday	8:30 am–4:30 pm
Thursday	8:30 am–4:30 pm
Friday	8:30 am–4:30 pm
Saturday	Closed
Sunday	Closed

About City of Gary Parks & Recreation Department

City of Gary Parks & Recreation Department is a park in Gary, Indiana. It is listed at 455 Massachusetts St, Gary, IN 46402, which places it among the local businesses of Gary that residents and visitors turn to when they need this kind of service close by. Besides its main category, the business also describes itself as tourist attraction, so it may cover more than the name suggests.

The business lists hours on 5 days of the week. On most of those days it is open 8:30 am–4:30 pm. Note that it does not open on Saturday, Sunday. As with most places, expect changes around holidays; the phone number below is the fastest way to confirm. You can reach City of Gary Parks & Recreation Department at (219) 886-7099; calling is usually the quickest way to ask about availability, prices or directions. More information is available on its website, gary.gov.

Its Google rating is 3.7 out of 5 from 20 reviews, a solid but mixed picture; reading the most recent reviews will tell you what to expect.

How City of Gary Parks & Recreation Department compares with other parks & playgrounds in Gary

It usually closes at 4:30 PM, earlier than 8 of the 8 parks & playgrounds in Gary that publish their hours, so check the time before a late visit.
It is closed on Sundays, while 8 of the 8 other parks & playgrounds in Gary with published hours open that day.
It shares Massachusetts Street with 2 other listed businesses.
Nearest other parks & playgrounds: Borman Square Park (0.6 mi), Reed Park (1.0 mi), Rees Park (1.0 mi)

Latest Google reviews

The 5 most recent reviews shown on Google Maps. Reviews belong to their authors; read all of them on Google.

Terri Bennett Meux 5 months ago

Horrible Department. No maintenance of the parks. Son went to a nature camp a few years ago and was neglected/injured because they had teens in charge and they kept stalling with an incident report until I threatened with a state complaint.

Talaya Dodson 5 years ago

They was rude unprofessional and nasty I don’t recommend any one to do any business with Gary parks department go out of the city you will get better service do not patronize them.

robert dodson Edited 7 years ago

Great place to relax and meditate

Collette C 8 years ago

Great history and even greater future!

Robin Jones 9 years ago

Love what goes on here on many levels. Great people & vibrations. Could use new carpet but city is broke. Still love it. Needs another restroom. Great Security.

All reviews on Google ↗

Frequently asked questions

Where is City of Gary Parks & Recreation Department located?

City of Gary Parks & Recreation Department is at 455 Massachusetts St, Gary, IN 46402, in Gary, Indiana. Use the “Open in Google Maps” button on this page for directions.

What kind of business is City of Gary Parks & Recreation Department?

City of Gary Parks & Recreation Department is listed as a park and is also tagged on Google as tourist attraction.

What are the hours of City of Gary Parks & Recreation Department?

Published hours are Monday: 8:30 am–4:30 pm; Tuesday: 8:30 am–4:30 pm; Wednesday: 8:30 am–4:30 pm; Thursday: 8:30 am–4:30 pm; Friday: 8:30 am–4:30 pm; Saturday: Closed; Sunday: Closed. It is closed on Saturday, Sunday. Hours can change on holidays, so call before a special trip.

Is City of Gary Parks & Recreation Department open on Sunday?

No, City of Gary Parks & Recreation Department is closed on Sunday.

What is the phone number of City of Gary Parks & Recreation Department?

You can call City of Gary Parks & Recreation Department at (219) 886-7099.

How is City of Gary Parks & Recreation Department rated on Google?

City of Gary Parks & Recreation Department has a Google rating of 3.7 out of 5 from 20 reviews.

Does City of Gary Parks & Recreation Department have a website?

Yes, the website of City of Gary Parks & Recreation Department is gary.gov (linked on this page).