Glen Park Izaak Walton

Glen Park Izaak Walton operates three separate shooting disciplines at 5700 Mississippi Street in Merrillville, Indiana. Whether you trap shoot, practice handgun, or shoot archery, the facility has dedicated space and equipment for each.

Trap is the only range open to non-members. Here's what you're paying:

Active duty law enforcement and fire department officers shoot at member prices — just present your department ID at the trap counter.

The facility features 3 traps with CVR voice releases, fully lighted fields for night shooting, and a 1,000 sq ft trap house with AC, heat, and fireplace. Target shells, soft drinks, and coffee are available. A light lunch is offered on Saturdays.

Trap Schedule: - Wednesday: 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM - Saturday (Nov-Apr): 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM - Saturday (May-Oct): 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (until 3 PM if shooters present) - Gate opens 1 hour before shooting time - Select Sundays throughout the year (some events require ATA registration)

Renovated and reopened November 1, 2021. This is a private range limited to members and their guests.

Range Specs: - 50 feet long with louvered, membrane-covered ballistic backstop - Shoot from 50 to 25 feet at your preferred position - Movable 3-station shooting booth with lights - 2 exhaust fans and ceiling lights at multiple distances - Work bench and chairs at rear - Most handgun calibers permitted

• •Cost: $7 per member | $12 per guest | No time limit

Asked to limit shooting to 45-minute cycles if others are waiting. Range is closed the second Monday of each month from 7–10 PM for membership and directors meetings. Occasionally closed for special events or Scouting activities.

Private, 15-yard indoor archery range open 7 days a week, 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM.

• •Cost: $7 per member | $12 per guest

• •Equipment: Arrows and bolts up to 375 fps permitted.

Glen Park offers two-day instructor training courses providing both Level 1 and Level 2 certification (recognized by USA Archery). You don't need to be a certified instructor beforehand.

• •Level 1 covers range safety, setup, basic shooting steps, equipment repair, and lesson plans
• •Level 2 covers advanced teaching techniques and qualifies you to train additional Level 1 instructors
• •Program includes intro training on Explore Bowhunting

Contact [email protected] for next course date.

Most facilities require membership. Types available: - Single - Family - Student - Youth - Chapter Only

Membership runs January 1 – December 31 each calendar year, regardless of join date. Renewals due January 1st. New members must be sponsored by an existing member in good standing. New memberships require cash payment only. GPIW does not accept credit cards. Access is withheld until checks clear.

For specific membership dues, visit their website or contact [email protected].

Glen Park Izaak Walton is part of the Izaak Walton League of America, founded in 1922 as one of the nation's oldest conservation organizations. The Glen Park Chapter was established in 1939 and incorporated as a 501(c)(4) non-profit fraternal club.

"Defenders of soil, air, woods, waters, and wildlife."

Every year near Earth Day, Glen Park sponsors a free tree giveaway at the facility. Past events have distributed 200 saplings to the community. The club is open to the public during trap shooting events (Wednesday evenings, Saturday mornings, select Sundays) to meet members and participate.

• •Address: 5700 Mississippi Street, Merrillville, IN 46410

General Hours: - Wednesdays: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM - Saturdays: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (subject to shooter demand)

• •Pistol & Archery Ranges: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM daily for members

• •Email: [email protected]
• •Mailing List: glenparkiw.org/phplist
• •Facebook: Glen Park Izaak Walton

• •Directions from I-90/I-94: Take I-65 south to 61st Avenue exit, go east to Liverpool Road, turn north. Continue to 57th Street, follow to end. Club entrance on left.