Waverly Road, a street that winds past lakes and through woods, is lined with beautiful homes on large lots. The homes of LaPorte are one of the many comforts of living in this small city. There are just so many fun things for LaPorte families to do. Both Pine Lake and Stone Lake are touched by Soldiers Memorial Park, the city's largest recreation complex with 556 acres. The rolling terrain of the park is about 85 percent wooded, making for some great hiking along nature trails.
Families can swim, fish, boat, water ski, and sail on the waters of the lakes.
In addition, there are playgrounds, and softball and volleyball fields. In winter, the park is idolized by cross-country skiers. Cummings Lodge, on the shore of Stone Lake, is utilized for meetings and small parties. Fox Memorial Park's 170 acres lie along the north shore of Clear Lake. It has three ball diamonds, playgrounds, picnic sites and shelters, fishing boating, tennis court, and basketball court.