Valparaiso Parks Challenger Baseball League
Valparaiso Parks & Recreation
Valparaiso, Indiana - Porter County
Source checked
Jun 8, 2026
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin
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Map and directions
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3210 N Campbell Street, Valparaiso, IN 46385
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Quick answer
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Provider overview
Valparaiso Parks & Recreation runs Challenger Baseball for athletes ages 5-22 with physical or intellectual challenges, with buddy support and spring/fall seasons.
Valparaiso Parks & Recreation is a municipal recreation department offering Challenger Baseball as an adaptive youth sports program.
Quick facts
- Registration
- We did not find this in the public sources we checked
- Phone
- 219-462-5144
- cknight@valpo.us
- Ages
- Athletes ages 5-22 with physical or intellectual challenges; confirm age cutoff for the current spring or fall season
- Season
- Spring and fall baseball seasons; the checked page listed mid-April-June and mid-August-October 2026 sessions
- Cost
- The checked page listed resident and non-resident fees for spring, fall, and a combo price. Confirm current fees, refund policy, and registration deadline before signing up.
Location contacts
Public contacts that may help you reach the right office. Confirm before visiting.
Games may occur at Samardzija Field and other Lake County locations. Families should confirm each season's fields and travel needs.
Programs and offerings
Source-linked details we found. Current options may differ, so confirm directly.
Challenger Baseball League
Adaptive baseball, spring and fall registration, buddy support, fees, field locations, age cutoffs, and access questions.
- Ages
- Athletes ages 5-22 with physical or intellectual challenges; confirm age cutoff for the current spring or fall season
- Season
- Spring and fall baseball seasons; the checked page listed mid-April-June and mid-August-October 2026 sessions
- Schedule
- Check the Challenger Baseball page for current Sundays, field locations, registration deadlines, and whether buddies are needed.
- Cost
- The checked page listed resident and non-resident fees for spring, fall, and a combo price. Confirm current fees, refund policy, and registration deadline before signing up.
How we checked this listing (1 public source)
Source notes only. They do not evaluate quality, safety, fit, or availability.
Listing check
- Last checked
- Jun 8, 2026
- Why this is listed
- Valparaiso Parks & Recreation's official Challenger Baseball page calls the league an adaptive sports program for athletes ages 5-22 with physical or intellectual challenges, lists spring and fall 2026 seasons, fees, locations, registration deadlines, and says buddies assist players with batting, fielding, and base running when needed.
- Sources used
- 1 public source
- Location contacts
- 1 public contact found
Program details we found
Challenger Baseball League
Valparaiso Parks & Recreation's official Challenger Baseball page calls the league an adaptive sports program for athletes ages 5-22 with physical or intellectual challenges, lists spring and fall 2026 seasons, fees, locations, registration deadlines, and says buddies assist players with batting, fielding, and base running when needed.
Inclusion and support details
What the provider says: The source names an adaptive sports program, athletes ages 5-22 with physical or intellectual challenges, spring and fall 2026 details, fees, registration deadlines, and buddies who assist batting, fielding, and base running.
Access notes to confirm: Ask about buddy support, field access, travel locations, age cutoff, jersey and equipment needs, restroom access, weather makeups, fees, and whether a player needs one-to-one help.
What we checked
What we found: Valparaiso Parks & Recreation's official Challenger Baseball page calls the league an adaptive sports program for athletes ages 5-22 with physical or intellectual challenges, lists spring and fall 2026 seasons, fees, locations, registration deadlines, and says buddies assist players with batting, fielding, and base running when needed.
We avoid ranking, recommending, evaluating quality, or making safety claims. Use the source links and contact the provider before enrolling.
Sources used
Public pages used for this listing.
- Park district websiteValparaiso Parks Challenger Baseball
Please confirm current details directly before enrolling.
What to confirm
- Openings, deadlines, cost, and cancellation rules.
- Ages, eligibility, forms, and first-visit expectations.
- Support model, staff preparation, supervision, and safety policies.
- Exact location, entrance, parking, equipment, and what to bring.
Questions to ask before you register
Use these as a starting point. They are not a quality rating or recommendation.
- Do you currently have openings, waitlists, deadlines, or intake steps?
- What ages, support needs, communication needs, mobility needs, or supervision levels can this specific program support?
- What should families know about cost, financial assistance, cancellation rules, forms, and first-visit expectations?
- For sports: what equipment, experience level, classification, practice location, transportation, and caregiver participation should we plan for?
- Who should families contact to talk through accommodations before registering?
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Is Valparaiso Parks Challenger Baseball League reviewed for quality by Inclusive Programs Guide?
No. This listing is informational and based on public sources. It is not a rating, ranking, quality review, or safety evaluation.
What information should families confirm with Valparaiso Parks & Recreation?
Families should confirm current availability, registration deadlines, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, and fit before enrolling.
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