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 May in Ellendale Farm

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

May 9, 2026

5th Annual Cornhole Tournament

Bulldog Park, Crown Point, IN • 1:00 PM–9:00 PM

A local, family-friendly cornhole competition right at Bulldog Park—great for residents wanting a fun afternoon of food, community, and supporting local nonprofits with all proceeds staying in the area.

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May 10, 2026

Run Like a Mother 5K/2K

Lake County Fairgrounds, Crown Point, IN • 8:00 AM

Perfect for local families celebrating Mother's Day—choose a timed 5K or casual 2K, enjoy live music, market vendors, and support area charities in a scenic, community‑oriented run.

May 23, 2026

Crown Point Farmers Market (weekly series)

Bulldog Park, Crown Point, IN (moves to Wheeler Middle School parking lot on May 30) • 8:00 AM–1:00 PM

A weekly Saturday farmers market offering fresh produce, artisan goods, splash pad fun, and live music—ideal for Ellendale Farm neighbors to shop local and enjoy outdoors.

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May 29–30, 2026

Crossroads Chamber Corn Roast

Bulldog Park, Crown Point, IN • Fri 4:00 PM–11:00 PM; Sat 12:00 PM–11:00 PM

A two‑day hometown festival to kick off summer with roasted corn, local food vendors, live entertainment, and family fun right in Crown Point—easy and festive for nearby residents.

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May 30, 2026

Crown Point Card Show & Collector Convention

Lake County Fairgrounds, Crown Point, IN • 9:00 AM–3:00 PM

A free collector’s show with sports cards, Pokémon, and collectibles—great for hobbyists or families looking for a niche indoor outing close to home.

May 27, 2026

1 Million Cups Northwest Indiana

9800 Connecticut Drive, Crown Point, IN • 1:30 PM–3:00 PM

A free, informal networking event for local entrepreneurs—ideal for residents involved in business or startups looking to connect over coffee and ideas.

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Local characteristics and demographics for Ellendale Farm

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