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Creedence Clearwater Revisited at The PAV

Don’t miss out on a great night of classic rock! Get your tickets now for Creedence Clearwater Revisited at The Pavilion at Wolf Lake on June 28. Individual tickets are just $30 a ... Read more>>>

New Pavilion Website

Be sure to check out the Pav’s new website! Visit wolflakepavilion.com as your one stop shop for all things Wolf Lake. ... Read more>>>

DISCOVER SAILING! The Hammond Marina Sail-A-Way program is a learn-to-sail program that provides classroom and on-water sailing instruction for both the able bodied and disabled. Sailing is enjoyed aboard uniquely designed Freedom Independence 20-foot sailboats. Active students are encouraged to learn to sail independently on Lake Michigan. 12 h ... Read more>>>

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Welcome to the Hammond Port Authority

Located on the picturesque Southern Shores of Lake Michigan, the Hammond Port Authority is just 20 minutes by land or 12 nautical miles from Chicago.

A recreation haven, there’s something for everyone clustered around three lakes — all within two square miles and linked with a pedestrian trail.

Please join us for one of our upcoming events… or just for a day of relaxing fun.

DON’T MISS CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVISITED AT THE PAV ON JUNE 28. GET YOUR $30 TICKETS AT THE HAMMOND MARINA, HAMMOND CIVIC CENTER, OR ONLINE HERE.

HPA Board of Directors

Mayor Thomas McDermott, Jr.

Dennis Hardesty – Chairman

Scott Rakos – Vice Chairman

Diane Kaminsky – Secretary/Treasurer

Thomas E. Kuhn – Member

Thomas J. Puplava – Member

HPA Mission Statement

The Hammond Port Authority provides maximum public recreational access to Lake Michigan waters, Wolf Lake waters, George Lake waters, Lost Marsh Golf Course, Forsythe Park, Wolf Lake Memorial Park, for all who come by land or by sea, striving towards the highest quality of professional Port Authority management for customers and citizens while promoting economic development for the city of Hammond.