Washington Park, Michigan City

Name: Washington Park
Address: 115 Lake Shore Dr, Michigan City, 46360-3256, United States
Telephone: +1 219-873-1506

#3 among attractions in Michigan City

Top attraction, Park, Zoo, Relax in park

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Washington Park is a historic public park and national historic district located on Lake Michigan at Michigan City, LaPorte County, Indiana. The park encompasses 13 contributing buildings, 3 contributing sites, 11 contributing structures, and 21 contributing objects, and includes the Michigan City Zoo. It was established in 1891 and later developed by the Works Progress Administration and its predecessors during the 1930s. Notable features include the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, former park headquarters building, bandstand, World War I doughboy monument, tennis court, log picnic shelter, and four-story observation tower. ()

Built: 1891 (133 years ago)Elevation: 594 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 41°43'33"N, 86°54'0"W

Address

115 Lake Shore DrMichigan City 46360-3256 United States

Contact

+1 219-873-1506

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Day trips

Washington Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Old Michigan City Light, Blue Chip Casino, John H. Barker Mansion, Michigan City Public Library.

0.4 miSW
Museum, Maritime museum
Old Michigan City Light, Michigan City
10 min walk • The Old Michigan City Light is a decommissioned lighthouse located in the harbor of Michigan City, Indiana. Built in 1858 at a cost of $8,000, this lighthouse, replaced an 1837 brick & stone light built at the edge of Lake Michigan.
0.6 miSE
Nightlife, Casino, Gambling
Blue Chip Casino, Michigan City
16 min walk • Blue Chip Casino, Hotel and Spa is a riverboat casino located in Michigan City, Indiana. It is owned by Boyd Gaming.
0.8 miS
Architecture, Historical place, Museum
John H. Barker Mansion, Michigan City
20 min walk • The John H. Barker Mansion is a historic home located in Michigan City, LaPorte County, Indiana.
0.5 miS
Library
Michigan City Public Library, Michigan City
13 min walk • The Michigan City Public Library is a 35,000-square-foot one level facility located in Michigan City, Indiana. It was designed by the world-renowned architect Helmut Jahn. Jahn designed the building while working for the Chicago architecture firm C.F. Murphy, which later would become Jahn Architects.
0.7 miS
Church, Tudor Revival architecture, Romanesque architecture
First Congregational Church of Michigan City, Michigan City
19 min walk • First Congregational Church of Michigan City is a historic Congregational church building at 531 Washington Street in Michigan City, LaPorte County, Indiana. The church building was built in 1880-1881 and constructed in a Romanesque, Tudor Revival style. It was rebuilt in 1908-1909 following a fire.
0.8 miS
41°42'52"N • 86°54'1"W
Southern Shore Art Association, Michigan City
21 min walk • Art gallery, Shopping, Museum
0.4 miS
41°43'13"N • 86°54'9"W
Michigan City Parks & Recreation Department, Michigan City
11 min walk • Park
0.8 miS
Neighbourhood, Italianate architecture, Neoclassical architecture
Franklin Street Commercial Historic District, Michigan City
21 min walk • Franklin Street Commercial Historic District is a national historic district located at Michigan City, LaPorte County, Indiana.
1.1 miS
Neighbourhood, Italianate architecture, Tudor Revival architecture
Haskell and Barker Historic District, Michigan City
28 min walk • Haskell and Barker Historic District is a national historic district located at Michigan City, LaPorte County, Indiana. The district encompasses 205 contributing buildings, 3 contributing structures, and 1 contributing object in a predominantly residential section of Michigan City.
0.9 miSE
Neighbourhood, Italianate architecture, Greek Revival architecture
Elston Grove Historic District, Michigan City
24 min walk • Elston Grove Historic District is a national historic district located at Michigan City, LaPorte County, Indiana. The district encompasses 215 contributing buildings and 1 contributing structure in a predominantly residential section of Michigan City.
0.5 miS
Georgian architecture
United States Post Office, Michigan City
14 min walk • Michigan City Post Office is a historic post office building located at Michigan City, LaPorte County, Indiana. It was designed by the Office of the Supervising Architect under James Knox Taylor and built in 1909. It is a one-story, Georgian Revival style brick and limestone building.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Washington Park open?

Washington Park is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Washington Park?

Nearby attractions include Old Michigan City Light, Michigan City (10 min walk), Michigan City Parks & Recreation Department, Michigan City (11 min walk), Michigan City Public Library, Michigan City (13 min walk), United States Post Office, Michigan City (14 min walk).

How to get to Washington Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Washington Park:

Train

Michigan City (12 min walk)
Michigan City-11th Street (25 min walk)