Olind Skinner Park, 6900 Carolina St, Merrillville, IN 46410, US

As a part of Ross Township in northwest Indiana, Hidden Lake Park is a recreational facility that offers a range of entertainment opportunities for individuals of all ages. It hosts several holiday celebrations, picnics, sports events and afternoon getaways. The park s amenities include a playground, sledding hill, lifeguard-monitored swimming area, and softball and soccer fields. It provides pedal boats on a rental basis, as well as features a social center and various shelters that offer rental space for organizing work parties, family reunions and birthday celebrations. Hidden Lake Park additionally provides telephone-based facility information and reservation services. The Ross Township government offers emergency assistance services for residents, as well as a workfare program that enables participants to work at various township facilities in exchange for relief received.