Gary parks board hears updates on lifeguards, facilities and summer programs

Jun 9, 2026

Board members heard reports that buoys and lifeguard towers are installed, new equipment is in place at Hudson Campbell, and youth summer programs and free community classes have begun; staff said many new lifeguards are onboarding.

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City parks staff told the Gary Board of Park Commissioners on June 9 that summer operations are underway: buoys and lifeguard towers are installed at the beach, new equipment is in place at Hudson Campbell, and the city's youth summer programs launched June 8 with registration still open for ages 6–17.

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