And so, the Hammond Marina and the Hammond Port Authority were developed under his watch. envisioned the neglected Lake Michigan waterfront in Hammond becoming a recreational getaway. Twenty-five years ago, Mayor Thomas McDermott, Sr.
Add into the mix the marina’s extended hours and location, and it makes the perfect stop for boaters traveling the Great Loop. Since Hammond Marina is located on the state line of Illinois and Indiana, it’s able to offer Indiana fuel prices at a lower rate. Anyone who boats in or around Chicago knows that gas prices are a bit higher than, say, in Indiana. It’s located in the Hammond Harbor Basin of Lake Michigan, just 12 nautical miles from downtown Chicago, and features recycling bins throughout the marina as well as a top-notch drainage system and boat wash-down station that keeps dirty water from flowing into the lake.īeyond the cleanliness of the marina, it’s also fuel prices that attract customers.
Designated the first “Clean Marina” in the state of Indiana, Hammond Marina strives to be at the forefront of environmental conscientiousness.
