Portage Lakefront Pavilion Closes Temporarily for Renovation Work

In Porter County, Indiana Dunes National Park says Portage Lakefront Pavilion is temporarily closed for renovations. The interior of the pavilion is getting a fresh coat of paint, a news release said, new flooring will be installed, and cabinets will be built in the classroom area. The closure will continue through March 31st, the park said; access to the beach, trails, and breakwater will remain available to the public during the work. The pavilion, which opened in October 2008, is a Gold LEED certified building. LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design and is a program of the U.S. Green Building Council. Indiana Dunes National Park says the public facilities were designed and developed to minimize their impact on the reclaimed landscape.