South Bend / Mishawaka Convention and Visitors Bureau

Sports & Recreation

Outdoor enthusiasts will discover an incredible range of sports and recreation in South Bend! From heart-racing water sports to a relaxing day at the park, South Bend/Mishawaka has the perfect recreational activity to please the entire family.

South Bend has an incredible network of parks offering plenty of fun outdoor activities to fit any vacation. Paddle the East Race Waterway, the first artificial whitewater course in North America. Or, hike, bike or canoe in one of our four county parks. You can also get an up-close look at Indiana's natural beauty at local nature preserves.

For travelers looking to hit the links, South Bend/Mishawaka is the perfect spot to tee off! Enjoy the beautiful fairways of some of Indiana's best golf courses, including Blackthorn Golf Club which was just recognized by Golfweek as the number one municipal course in the state of Indiana and number 42 in the country. Treat yourself to a fun-filled afternoon with friends, or perfect your game with some lessons. South Bend also features plenty of sports to whip any sports fan into a frenzy! From an exciting Notre Dame game to taking in a baseball game with the South Bend Silver Hawks, sports fans will love South Bend/Mishawaka.

If indoor fun is more your style, test your luck and compete with friends and family for the perfect strike at one of South Bend's bowling centers. With so many fun things to do, there's always the perfect sport or recreation activity to entertain the bravest of adventurers in South Bend/Mishawaka!