As part of the Chicago metropolitan area in Northwest Indiana, there are many perks to living here in St. John! Our well-planned community is filled with quiet neighborhoods, quality schools, and churches. With over 20 well-equipped parks and an active park program, there is a myriad of activities for our residents to take part in. We also boast local specialty shops and select larger retail stores.

Whether you’re a whole family or an individual looking to move, you will be a perfect fit in St. John, Indiana. Learn more at www.stjohnin.gov today.

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A Town You Can Call Home

Top-Rated Schools

Our community takes pride in our top-rated public and private schools. These institutions include Lake Central, Kolling, St. John the Evangelist, Crown Point Christian, Illiana Christian, Clark Middle School, Lincoln, Lake Central High School, Hanover Central Middle School and Hanover Central High School. Your children are sure to receive a quality education here.

Beautiful Communities

From beautiful neighborhoods to breathtaking nature, you will never run out of the most eye-catching locations in Northwest Indiana if you choose to live with us.

Local Activities

Our community is proud to provide activities for our residents. Our Parks Department has over 25 neighborhood and regional parks offering a wide variety of programs and events throughout the year. Local Golf Courses, Ice Arena and sports fields offers our residents many sporting and leisure opportunities.

Upcoming Events

2023 Concert Series at Lake Hills Park

Bring your family, friends, and a picnic set, and enjoy a free summer of concerts at Lake Hills Park! All shows will be held on Saturday evenings at the Lake Hills Park Amphitheater located at 8640 Lake Hills Drive. Listed below is the schedule.

• June 16, 6:00 PM Mark Hydra & Fifty-One Lincoln
• June 23, 6:00 PM Smolen and Friends
• June 30, 6:00 PM Gerhart
• July 14, 6:00 PM Time Bandits
• July 20, 6:00 PM The Muddsharks
• July 28, 6:00 PM Rockology
• August 4, 6:00 PM The As Ifs
• August 11, 6:00 PM Saturday June Band
• August 18, 6:00 PM Ultimate British Invasion
• September 7, 6:00 PM Oscar & The Majestics

Fishing Derby

Our community will hold its 16th annual fishing derby on September 24, 2022, from 8:00 to 11:00 AM at Prairie West Park. Prizes will be given to those who catch the longest fish, the shortest fish, and more. This event is open for kids ages 3-15 and is completely free. No need for a fishing license because September 25 is one of the DNR’s Free Fishing Days. This is catch-and-release event only. Come join us!

Farmer’s Market

Our town’s Parks & Recreation department invites vendors and shoppers to enjoy our Famers Market at the Community Hospital Outpatient Center at 9660 Wicker Avenue. This will take place every Sunday from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM, from May 7, 2023, to October 29, 2023.

Freedom Fest

Celebrate our nation’s birth and independence with our community’s Freedom Fest on July 3, 2023! The event will kick off at Heartland Park with a 5-kilometer race at 2:00 PM and a 1-mile color run at 2:45 PM. At 3:00 PM, enjoy some live music, beer, food, and games for the rest of the day until the fest’s conclusion at night with a beautiful fireworks display.

For more events, visit stjohnin.gov

Our Awards

Below are some of the awards our community has won from the year 2020:
SafeWise has ranked the Town of St. John as the safest city in Indiana.
Niche ranked the Town of St. John as the 5th Best Place to Live in Lake County.
HomeSnacks has ranked the Town of St. John as the 6th best place to live in the state.
The National Council for Home Safety and Security has rated St. John as the safest community in Indiana for 2020.
HomeSnacks has ranked the Town of St. John as the 4th safest city in America.
BarBend has ranked St. John as the #2 City for Fit Lifestyles in Indiana

If you want to see our community’s awards from previous years, visit our awards page.

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