(9-7-26) Kiwanis Field in LaPorte, Indiana was named among Indiana Landmarks’ 10 most endangered places in the state, for the second straight year.

Kiwanis Stadium

The stadium has been home to the LaPorte High School Slicers for 76 years. The school board had been considering building a new stadium elsewhere instead of renovating. It has been working with Indiana Landmarks on preservation since Kiwanis Field was added to Indiana Landmarks’ 10 most endangered places last year, but the football field ended up on the list for another year since the plan had not yet been funded.

Kiwanis Stadium

Indiana Landmarks said in a press release

“The stadium landed on the 10 Most Endangered list last year after school officials suggested that building a new football stadium would be more cost effective than investing in repairs and updates to the aging facility. Preservation advocates mobilized quickly, with more than 750 community members signing a petition in support of rehabbing the landmark and preserving it as the high school’s signature sports venue. Since then, school officials have partnered with Indiana Landmarks’ affiliate Preserve Historic LaPorte to explore possibilities, commissioning a study that assessed renovation options. Armed with the results, the committee identified a plan that would rehabilitate the existing fieldhouse and locker rooms.”

Committee Recommends Renovations to Kiwanis Stadium at Current Location

Board Meeting 8-10-2026 (starts at stadium presentation)

La Porte Community SchoolsLa Porte Community Schools

Posted on Aug 11, 2026 by La Porte Community School Corporation

Following months of collaborative review in which all options were considered, the Kiwanis Committee presented its recommendations for the future of Slicer football to the LPCSC Board of School Trustees this evening. The committee, made up of representatives from La Porte Community School Corporation (LPCSC), Preserve Historic La Porte, and community stakeholders, recommends renovations and upgrades to Kiwanis Stadium at its current location.

The committee has met regularly since October 2025, working with Schmidt and Associates architects on a feasibility study assessing the 75-year-old stadium’s condition and restoration needs. Stakeholder input was gathered as part of the process of looking ahead to future needs of the school and the community. Should the board move forward with the recommended plan, the school corporation would work with Schmidt and Associates to see the renovations and improvements through to completion, contingent on securing the necessary funding.

Ryan Seaburg, President of the LPCSC Board of School Trustees

“Kiwanis Stadium has been home to Slicer football for 75 years, and thanks to this partnership, it will continue to serve our students and community for generations to come. While the next steps will depend on funding, we are grateful for the collaboration with Preserve Historic La Porte as we work toward securing the future of this community landmark.”

Mark Kurth, President of Preserve Historic La Porte

“This stadium is more than a football field. It is a landmark that has brought our community together for decades. We are proud to partner with La Porte Community School Corporation to preserve this piece of La Porte’s history while ensuring it meets the needs of today’s student-athletes.”

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