Crown Point

Ellendale Farm, Crown Point Neighborhood

Crown Point presents a peaceful setting with easy access to numerous green spaces nearby, totaling about ten in the area. Residents benefit from a variety of housing options, including spacious three and four-bedroom single detached homes and townhouses, mostly constructed around 1990. Convenience is enhanced by the availability of around ten grocery stores, complemented by several nearby restaurants offering diverse dining choices. Educational needs are well supported with public and private elementary and secondary schools within close range. Parking is readily available throughout the city, ensuring hassle-free vehicle accommodation, while the overall environment remains quiet and calm for all residents.

Home buyers who prefer a relaxed ambience will enjoy Crown Point. This city is very quiet, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamor. Lastly, it is easy to reach parks in the city since there are approximately 10 of them nearby for residents to explore.

Highlights of Ellendale Farm

Parks, schools, dining, and what makes this neighborhood special

🌳 Lemon Lake County Park

Approximately 4 miles west of Ellendale Farm, Lemon Lake County Park spans over 350–402 acres and offers a fantastic family destination with fishing, open fields, a disc golf course, playground, dog park, and picnic shelters—all set amid mature woodland and well‑maintained trails.

🏫 Solon Robinson Elementary & Robert A. Taft Middle School

Ellendale Farm is zoned within Crown Point Community School Corporation, with Solon Robinson Elementary (on Pettibone St) and Robert A. Taft Middle School (on E 121st Ave) serving neighborhood students and providing highly rated, walkable public schools within a short drive.

🚴 Erie Lackawanna Trail

Just a short ride east brings you to the scenic Erie Lackawanna Trailhead near downtown Crown Point—the beginning of a 17.7‑mile paved rail‑trail ideal for walking, biking, and outdoor recreation year‑round, all easily accessible from Ellendale Farm.

🏞️ Lake County Fairgrounds & Covered Bridge

Located just a few miles south of Ellendale Farm, the Lake County Fairgrounds offer leisurely walking paths around Fancher Lake, historic exhibition buildings, and the county’s only covered bridge—the iconic ‘Crown Point Bridge’—making it a local gem for seasonal events and quiet strolls.

🤽 Deep River Waterpark

A short drive east on U.S. 30 from Ellendale Farm, Deep River Waterpark is a seasonal aquatic escape (open Memorial Day through Labor Day) featuring 14 attractions including lazy rivers, a wave pool, and water slides—one of the largest publicly‑owned water parks in America.

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This July in Ellendale Farm

Things to do, events, and what's happening this month

July 4, 2026

Crown Point America 250 Parade + Fireworks

Main Street (Parade), Lake County Fairgrounds (Fireworks) • Parade: 11:00 AM; Fireworks: approx. 9:00 PM

A landmark America 250 celebration with a patriotic parade down Main Street followed by a dusk fireworks show at the nearby Fairgrounds—ideal for Ellendale Farm residents seeking festive, hometown Independence Day fun.

July 10–12, 2026

42nd Annual Vintage Tractor and Farm Festival

Lake County Fairgrounds, Crown Point • Gates open 9:00 AM; exhibits 10:00 AM–7:00 PM (Fri–Sat), until ~4:00 PM (Sun)

A nostalgic, family‑friendly event just minutes from Ellendale Farm featuring antique tractors, live demonstrations, petting zoo, food trucks and nostalgic charm that appeals to local families and history enthusiasts.

July 17–18, 2026

Taste of Crown Point

Franciscan Health Pavilion at Bulldog Park • July 18 @ 7:30 PM (live music, restaurants)

Local restaurants showcase favorite dishes alongside live music in a free, vibrant community summer evening, offering Ellendale Farm locals a fun, walkable culinary night out near Bulldog Park.

July 25, 2026

South Shore Summer Music Festival (Northwest Indiana Symphony)

St. Anthony – Majestic Care, Crown Point • 7:30 PM

An outdoor symphony concert under the stars in Crown Point, perfect for families and neighbors near Ellendale Farm looking for a relaxing, cultural summer evening—bring a blanket or lawn chair.

Saturdays through July 2026

Crown Point Farmers Market

Bulldog Park, Crown Point • 8:00 AM–1:00 PM (no market July 18)

A lively weekly farmers market with 70+ vendors, live music and a splash pad—great for Ellendale Farm residents seeking fresh produce and a family‑friendly weekend outing close to home.

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