First, I noticed that the South Bend Cubs were listed under their previous name, the South Bend…read moreSilver Hawks, from 1994-2014 but were purchased by the Chicago Cubs in 2015 and renamed the South Bend Cubs. I wrote a review for Coveleski Stadium, which is actually called Four Winds Field at Coveleski Stadium. So, everything is currently challenging to find on Yelp if you're looking for a review. I made some of the critical points in the other review. So, here it goes, 1. We were surprised we could sit behind the dugout for $13.00 per seat. Most other Low-A to High-A teams are closer to the $20.00 range. 2. For a stadium that opened in 1987, it was one of the cleanest ballparks. It's not pristine but clean for a ballpark that can seat up to five thousand per game. 3. They had free parking, and most ballparks charge at least $5.00 and upwards to $20.00. It is right next to the stadium's entrance, and plenty of street parking exists. 4. We were also surprised that they still filled the stadium even though it wasn't a special giveaway event (e.g., free hat, shirt, etc.). Finally, the crowd was focused on the game, so it was a good experience for anyone who loves baseball.

The reseller that we bought tickets from on SeatGeek pulled some shenanigans. The Cubs took care of…read morethe problem without hesitation. Much respect to the Cubs for how they handled it.

Pretty park for families with a ton of facilities, but not so good for taking pictures.read more

Join the river in meandering through the variety of experiences at Central Park! Whether arriving…read moreon foot, bike, or auto, spend a while enjoying this newly renovated downtown Mishawaka gem. Stroll through taking in the sculpture scenery on your way to the giant riverside trees. Marvel at the mini stone house overlooking the stone waterway. Sidestep the suspicious waterfowl and ducklings, dancing around their "sidewalk decorations". Plenty of running paths will keep you busy for at least a 5K. Varying scenery will keep the boredom at bay. Play a little tennis or basketball on the park's outdoor courts. Parking is easy onsite, and more street parking all around the 13 acres. Those who live near downtown can head over with a quick stroll; the rest of us will find easy access like I will on my return visit.

I definitely recommend this place 100%. It is massive and so much to do for the kids. I definitely…read morerecommend getting the whole day pass because kids aren't going to want to leave till the end. We drove an hour to try this place out with some friends that are local. I originally thought our kid's empire was pretty cool, but now I think it's lame compared to this place. We need one that's closer to us . We had a blast and kids have been asking to go back ever since we left.

My toddler still had a great time, but as a mom, I was disappointed. This place could be so much…read morefun, but literally half of the things available were broken, and everything was so dirty. I also thought it was absolutely crazy you have to pay extra for the dinosaur area when it has about 5 minutes worth of entertainment available and admission to smileys + requirement of purchasing their socks is already pretty high. Unfortunately, this is not a place we will go back to, but we may still try other locations!

Rose Park is a beautiful community park! There are picnic tables, pavillions, playground, splash…read morepad, pickle ball, corn hole, bocce ball and green space to play. There is also plenty of shade. The area is also very safe. Even in the evening the park is well lit.

The newly improved Rose Park is really nice, with a new playground, bench area, and restrooms…read more A nice little park to take the kids and have some family fun.

I didn't even know this existed until today!! My top 2…read morepicks for Generations AdventurePlex would definitely be Axe throwing and putt putt golf! This is the perfect place to spend time with anyone for a little fun!!

Went to a birthday party there. It was so unorganized. We were taken to a room (Very dirty (Tables…read morewere so dirty) not at all impressionable). No decorations or anything to look inviting. It was like an old warehouse setting with old used 2nd hand decor. We were crammed right next to 2 other parties. So as families arrived they were putting all the presents on the first table-so you didnt know where your party was. You arrive your handed your envelope and pretty much your on your own. We were short a few cards/bands and when we told them they put ANOTHER $100 on our bill. We booked a CHILDS party and told them this. Got there and was told cant do the Ax throwing because its for 16 and up. Was bowling and asked "3" times do you want the pizzas put in YES!!!! So over an hour later they finally arrived. During the party never seen an employee to maybe ask if we needed anything or how was the party-do we have any suggestions--Nothing. -When I did need anything I had to go looking for an employee and personally they seemed slow at caring or wanting to help. There is all young kids working and they seemed very bored with their jobs. After seeing the reviews and ZERO response to the reviews from the owner I think this place will eventually not make it. I have so many great ideas that would turn this place around -but I couldn't even find anyone to share my thoughts with. So I wish them the best and hope they take a serious look at making this a more organized and desirable place. It has potential.

Nice park I played there multiple times. Travel Ball games will be played there on some weekends!read more

Great place for sports!!! Soccer, football, baseball, t ball, all ages playground and concession…read morestand you will have fun

The year was 2019, and my parents and I were spending another lovely week in Northern Indiana to…read moreroot on our Irish women's basketball team in the NCAA Tournament. Sadly, our steadfast friends were out of town, but they benevolently let us stay at their place, so everything was comfy and familiar and homey, if a little lonely because of the absence of our gracious hosts. We needed additional stuff to do on the days between games, so I suggested following the St. Joseph River to find out where it starts. On the way (back, I believe), we discovered tiny Bristol, Indiana, and its even tinier Subway, whose bathroom was extremely useful. Near that Subway is Congdon Park, a lovely waterside park right at the confluence of the St. Joseph and Little Elkhart Rivers. The park is cute and quaint and spectacular in its unexpectedness. The location is perfect, but it's not just some random piece of greenery. There's a gazebo and picnic tables and play equipment and some kind of weird deck/pier (for fishing?) and a bench swing. That's right, a bench swing. The grass is pretty well maintained, and there's a nice paved path all around the little park so that you can take a walk without getting mud on your shoes. This would be a five-star deal all the way around except that as we walked south along the shoreline from the bench swing, we were almost instantly swarmed by vicious but ultimately harmless insects--harmless, that is, unless you wanted to avoid breathing them in, because the swarms were huge and relentless. As we ran south, they dissipated a bit, but once we reached the deck/pier, they were back, and this time, they were unbearable. Bugs don't normally frazzle me, but these did. Maybe they only appear at a certain time each year, like the midges that invade Cleveland for a couple of weeks each spring, but it wasn't quite spring yet, so I doubt it. The bugs ruined what had been a perfectly charming park visit, but that's just because we happened to walk east from the parking lot and then head south. If we had gone counterclockwise, things would have been fine. You should visit this park, and you should also try to find the source of the St. Joseph River. Take a picture of you and your sweetie sitting in the bench swing and post it. You know you want to.

Beautifully laid out. A great addition to downtown South Bend. It has nice clean bathrooms on…read moresite, places to sit with great views of the river lights at night.

The University of Notre Dame is up to its old shenanigans again. Unless you didn't know, although I…read moreand thousands of loyal Notre Dame fans associate the university with the City of South Bend, Indiana, the university actually lies just to the north of South Bend. It's in unincorporated St. Joseph County, Indiana, and its official place name and mailing address is Notre Dame, Indiana. What does this have to do with Seitz Park? I'm getting there. Let's start with the shenanigans. The South Bend neighborhood immediately south of the university's main entrance was much more rustic and worn down when I was a grad student there. All the lots were small, and most of them had modest one- and two-story single-family houses, which were mostly built in the 1930s and '40s and were largely affordable. Sometime in the late 2000s, Notre Dame started buying up these properties, both those that were empty lots and those with houses still standing, and building McMansions on the sites. This has greatly changed the character of the neighborhood. Sure, it looks "nicer," if you can call it that, but no one who could afford to live in the neighborhood before could afford any of these new gigantic residences. Supposedly, they were built in order to attract faculty members to Notre Dame, but gentrification is usually all about the money, and I'm sure Notre Dame ended up making a killing through the gentrification of the Northeast Neighborhood, even if it lost money in the short term. Again, what does that have to do with Seitz Park? Well, Seitz Park has been closed since 2019 because the University of Notre Dame wanted to diversify its renewable-energy portfolio. Notre Dame offered the City of South Bend at least $1 million toward the reconstruction and improvement of Seitz Park, with the City of South Bend agreeing to close the park while Notre Dame spends $27.1 million to construct hydroelectric turbines beneath the park site in the river. The park was supposed to be closed for a year, but four years later, the city is still waiting for its public space back. All 2.5 megawatts of the new electricity generated by the project will go to Notre Dame (seven percent of its total usage); South Bend won't get a single watt of electricity when all is said and done. Mind you, this is city property within the City of South Bend proper. As usual, Notre Dame uses its considerable money, clout, and prestige to throw its weight around, and God forbid South Bend should have any say on what Notre Dame does on its own property. I hope the park returns soon. The Riverlights Light Forest was pretty cool to see, both from within the park itself and driving across one of the nearby bridges. The fish ladder is also a must-see--hopefully it will remain, and the new power plant won't kill too many fish.