Merrillville offers visitors a wide variety of shopping, dining and entertainment options. Merrillville offers something for everyone’s taste buds, there is restaurants galore and all conveniently located. If shopping is what you love to do then Merrillville is the place for you, enjoy the beautiful Hobart Mall, formerly known as South Lake Mall. In the summer time take advantage of Deep River Water Park, fun for the whole family and in the winter time enjoy ice skating and lots of other special events. For your entertainment needs take in a concert, musical or show at the famous Star Plaza Hotel. Merrillville Community School Corporation consist of 8 schools, 5 Elementary, 1 ntermediate, 1 Middle, and 1 High School and are the recipient of several State and National Awards. Merrillville High School is the only diverse high school of its size in Indiana who has achieved an “A” plus rating continuously for the last three years.