Water lovers and boaters can explore Lake Michigan and the Great Lakes region, and anglers enjoy the area's legendary sport fishing. In addition to the Coho salmon runs in spring and fall, the waters off Michigan City are home to abundant populations of perch, trout, smelt and small-mouth bass. Several fishing tournaments are held each spring. Boaters may take advantage of the municipally owned Washington Park Marina. The facility occupies 30 acres and includes 600 slips, a concrete launching ramp, fueling dock and extensive support facilities.
Some slips are available for weekend rental.
The adjacent Michigan City Yacht Club hosts two premier yacht and sailing races every summer. Trail Creek Marina also offers a free launching ramp to Michigan City residents. Music lovers enjoy band concerts performed in the amphitheater Thursday evenings during the summer. The Washington Park Zoo, just a short walk away, houses many fascinating animal and bird species. The city park system's Millennium Riverwalk, scheduled to open in summer 2000 on Trail Creek, will offer fishing, a Greek-style theatre and fountain.