Venues Parks & Arts inspires a more liveable South Bend for all, connecting us to emotionally engaging experiences and to one another. Our primary focus areas include arts and culture, recreation, and public placemaking. The places we care for and the services and programs we offer have a significant impact on social equity, neighborhood and economic impact, health and wellness, and ecological stewardship.
Our Services
Tree or Limb in Public Right of Way
Tree or Limb in Public Right of Way Venues Parks & Arts Forestry Division is responsible for dropped, broken, or…
Tree Permit
Tree Permit Tree permits are issued for trees on the tree lawn area only. The tree lawn is the grass…
Special Events
Special Events South Bend Venues Parks & Arts hosts a wide array of changing special events across the city over…
Storm Damage Removal Policy
Storm Damage Removal Policy When there is damage done to trees during a storm, the City will clean up the…
Tree Preventative Maintenance
Tree Preventative Maintenance The forester is continually inspecting trees throughout the parks, city owned property, and on private property.We are…