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Outdoor Recreation

Adventure Awaits.

Outdoor Recreation at Valpo

Want to camp at the Dunes? Play disc golf? Cross-country ski through a nature preserve? Ride a mountain bike over local trails? You don’t need your own equipment to take advantage of the many outdoor recreational opportunities available in the Valpo area.

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Fall 2025 Outdoor Programs

Fall 2025 Outdoor Programs will be announced this summer! Stay tuned!

Outdoor REcreation Events

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Upcoming Events

October 18

DSP – Spikeball

1:00 pm

October 18

Valparaiso University Football at St. Thomas

6:00 pm

October 18

AAPIC – Feast from the East

6:00 pm

October 18

Alpha Gamma Delta Semi-Formal

7:00 pm

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Outdoor Recreation

Disc Golf Course
  • 9 hole layout
  • Par of 27
  • 2,632 feet
  • New tee-pads and signage
  • Visit the UDisc app for more information
  • Students, faculty, and staff of Valparaiso University can rent discs at the Harre Union during open hours
Aerial map of a 9-hole disc golf course designed for outdoor recreation, with fairways and baskets marked, surrounded by trees and buildings.

Hammock Village

A shady oasis of trees stands between Neils Science Center and the first-year residence halls – and is a popular spot for students to set up hammocks on a sunny day in the Hammock Village.

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Equipment Rentals

The Bell and Beacon (BBs) is located on the northwest side of the Harre Union and is your space to hang out with friends, grab a snack, or play games. Free for all Valpo students, faculty, staff, and guests. We have billiards, shuffleboard, table tennis, board games, and rental equipment. There are regularly hosted events in BBs including watch parties, Trivia Thursdays, live music, and more!

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Bike & Scooter Registration

The Valparaiso University Parking Office requires that all bicycles/scooters on campus be registered.  To receive a registration sticker, bicycle/scooter owners will need to submit the registration form provided below. In the event that your bicycle/scooter is lost or stolen, the Valparaiso University Police Department can file a report that may help aid in the recovery of your property.

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