Recreation Near Star Plaza

Looking for some outdoor fun - and maybe a little thrill? Hold on tight because excitement is just around the corner!

Star Plaza in Merrillville, Indiana puts you in the thick of the action with a variety of exciting, al fresco activities. Take the plunge and get soaked at the outrageously fun Deep River Waterpark, or practice your batting game at The Fieldhouse. The Indiana Dunes State Park is a natural wonder in itself – and is not to be missed. It’s an active outing mixed with unbelievable vistas of stunning Lake Michigan. At Star Plaza, we know how to play with possibilities galore!

The Indiana Dunes State Park

The Indiana Dunes State Park consists of 2,182 acres of primitive, historical and amazingly unique Hoosier landscape. The park lies in Porter County and includes more than three miles of Lake Michigan’s south shore, all of which provides a magnificent beach. Eighteen hundred acres are wooded and contain the most diversified flora and fauna of the Midwest. Swimming, camping and trail hiking are available and ideal for outdoor aficionados.

Star Plaza features a special, all-inclusive vacation package created for guests to enjoy all this natural wonder has to offer. For more information, follow this link to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore Package.

Located just 25 miles from Star Plaza.

Indiana Dunes State Park
1600 N 25
Chesterton, IN 46304-1142
(219) 926-1952

The Fieldhouse

Located in Merrillville, Indiana, the Fieldhouse is the nation’s first and finest network of basketball facilities. The 53,000 sq. ft. six court facility has been called the finest basketball facility in the United States by top AAU and USSSA officials.

Located just 8 minutes from Star Plaza.

The Fieldhouse – Merrillville
899 E. 99th Ct.
Merrillville, IN 46307
(219) 738-2424

Deep River Waterpark

Located in Crown Point, Indiana, Deep River Waterpark is Chicagoland’s largest waterpark. This impressive waterpark has been bringing splash-tastic fun to Northern Indiana, Chicagoland and Southern Michigan for over 14 seasons. Attractions are designed to appeal to all ages and intensity levels, from easy-flowing river rides to speed slides at near free-fall.

Located just 10 minutes from Star Plaza.

Deep River Waterpark
9001 East Lincoln Highway
Crown Point, IN 46307
(800) 928-7275
(219) 947-7850

Hallmark Sports Club II

The Hallmark Sports Club II features two custom-designed soccer fields with grass-like turf and an active court-tiled volleyball and tennis court – all indoors. The entire facility has heating and air-conditioning throughout, as well as a spacious lounge overlooking the fields.