The bustling university town of Hammond offers a suburban setting that incorporates residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. The Jean Shepherd Community Center provides a focal point and a place to enjoy the arts, athletics, and nature. Wolf Lake Park features scenic Wolf Lake, one of the finest sites for windsurfing in the region. The park combines with Lake Front Park and Hammond Marina Beach to ensure abundant opportunities for outdoor adventure and water sports. Other leisure facilities and activities include swimming pools, tennis courts, volleyball, sports leagues, a fitness center, aerobics classes, bowling, environmental education, ballroom dancing, and a municipal golf course. Purdue University Calumet, community theater, a lively downtown district, a revitalized commercial sector, a major hospital campus, good schools, and quality services keep Hammond at the forefront of growth and development. The housing selection is diverse, ranging from historic homes and modest bungalows to newer construction.