Fox Park

Fox Park has been part of La Porte’s story for generations, first dedicated back in the early 1900s as a lakeside green space for the community.

Today it still carries that spirit, stretching along the shoreline of Clear Lake and connecting into the Chessie Trail, making it easy to walk or bike into the park from town.

A park with trees, green grass, and a lakeside pavilion in the background.

The Dennis F. Smith Amphitheater hosts summer concerts, while the skate park and ball fields stay busy with games and gatherings. You’ll also find basketball courts, playgrounds, and plenty of shaded picnic areas.

With its blend of history, lake views, and year-round activities, Fox Park continues to be one of La Porte’s most loved outdoor spaces.

Fox Park is open daily from dawn to dusk.

Admission is free

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Free parking lots are available inside the park, though they can fill up on busy weekends.

Leashed dogs are welcome. Pets are not allowed in playground areas.

Services and Amenities

Facilities
Restrooms are available near the playgrounds and central park areas.

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Sports Facilities
Fox Park hosts ball diamonds, basketball courts, and open fields.

Picnic Areas
Fox Park offers a mix of open picnic lawns and four numbered picnic shelters. *

Playground
Modern playground equipment is located within the park, offering plenty of space for kids to play.

Accessibility
Paved paths and walkways make most areas of the park accessible for strollers and wheelchairs.

Dennis F. Smith Amphitheater *

An outdoor concert at sunset with a stage by a lake, people sitting on benches and lawn chairs, and the sky with pink and orange clouds.

The amphitheater is the park’s centerpiece for live music and community events.

In summer, it comes alive with concerts, performances, and gatherings along the lakefront.

Thrills & Spill Skate Park

Sign at Thrills N Spills Skate Park with trees, a fence, skateboard ramp, and parked vehicle in background.

The skate park features ramps, rails, and open riding areas for all skill levels.

It’s a well-used space that gives skaters a place to practice and enjoy the sport.

Clear Lake Access

A lakeside scene with a large tree partially submerged in water, wooden dock in the foreground, and a grassy shoreline with trees in the background, under a partly cloudy sky.

Fox Park stretches along the shoreline of Clear Lake, giving visitors plenty of ways to enjoy the water.

A boat ramp makes it easy to launch small craft, and the lake is a nice spot for paddlesports.

The Clear Lake Trail follows much of the shoreline, adding spots to fish, take in the view, or connect your walk with the rest of the city’s trail system.

View of a wooden dock along a lake with benches, trees, and a blue sky with clouds.

* If you’d like to reserve a shelter or the amphitheater in advance, the La Porte Parks & Recreation Office handles all rentals (call 219-326-9600) and posts rates and availability on their Facility Rentals page. Reservations are recommended to ensure the shelter is available during peak times.