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Venues Parks & Arts

Venues Parks & Arts inspires a more liveable South Bend for all, connecting us to emotionally engaging experiences and to one another. Our primary focus areas include arts and culture, recreation, and public placemaking. The places we care for and the services and programs we offer have a significant impact on social equity, neighborhood and economic impact, health and wellness, and ecological stewardship.

Division of Community Initiatives

Our Services

  • Tree or Limb in Public Right of Way
  • Tree Preventative Maintenance
  • Tree Health Assessment
  • Tree Ownership
  • Tree Permit

More information:

VPA Strategic Plan 2017 – 2021

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Morris Performing Arts Center

Century Center

Palais Royale

Bendix Arena

Howard Park

 

City of South Bend Venue Parks & Arts

Venue Parks & Arts is an exciting department committed to creating exceptional experiences and opportunities in our city.

This web page was last updated on December 5, 2025. Links to other resources on this web page may have been last updated on a different date.

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(574) 299-4765
Address 219 S St Louis Blvd,
South Bend, IN 46617
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Monday   8AM–5PM
Tuesday   8AM–5PM
Wednesday   8AM–5PM
Thursday   8AM–5PM
Friday   8AM–5PM
Saturday   Closed
Sunday   Closed

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Jan14
Special Events Committee Meeting
Special Events Committee
Jan28
Special Events Committee Meeting
Special Events Committee
Feb11
Special Events Committee Meeting
Special Events Committee

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Jordan Gathers Executive Director of Venues Parks & Arts

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