Moody Park is located at the intersection of College and Jones. For more detailed location information, check out the General Park Map or Moody Park Map
History:
In 1864, the land that would become Moody Park was acquired from Julian Benoit. It was once the site of a large gravel pit and horse barn but is now a quaint plot of land hidden away in the picturesque West Central Neighborhood. In fact, Moody Park was known as West Central Park until 1981 when it was renamed in honor of the co-creator of Wellspring Interfaith Social Services, Reverend Bill Moody. WHAT TO DO
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Shelter
Moody features an open-air shelter.
Basketball
There is a basketball court for use near the shelter.
Playground
Children can play on a playground set and swing set. Picnicking
Since 1880 Ivan Lebamoff Reservoir Park is located at 2300 Clinton Street. For more detailed location information, check out the General Park Map or Reservoir Park Map
History: In 1900, a reservoir was needed to maintain a safe and adequate water supply due to a problem with contaminated wells. City officials chose a site that was a parcel of land that had been purchased from Andrew Hamilton in 1880. Early in the 1960s, a new water filtration plant was built, and the now obsolete reservoir was partially demolished and integrated into the famous fifty-foot hill that has come to symbolize Reservoir Park.
In 2009, the Park was renamed Ivan Lebamoff Reservoir Park after former Mayor Lebamoff (1972-1975) who was also on the City Park Board. Lebamoff helped find funding to rebuild the deteriorating Reservoir Park in the mid 1970s and transferred the property from City Utilities to the Parks and Recreation Department.
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Cooper Center offers select opportunities for youth throughout out the year.
Basketball
We are thankful for a great partnership with Fort Financial Credit Union to resurface and enhance two basketball courts in Ivan Lebamoff Reservoir Park, featuring a vibrant mural installed by local artist Andre Portee. The $30,000 project also includes new backboards, painted rims and new benches. It is funded by Fort Financial Credit Union with resurfacing and new striping by Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation. Read more about this great partnershp!
Enjoy the two newly resurfaced and enhanced Basketball courts at the edge of the park!
Playground
A playground with multiple slides is available for children.
Fishing
Fishing is allowed at Reservoir Park with appropriate licenses.
Lakeside Park is located at 1401 Lake Avenue. For more detailed location information, check out the General Park Map or Lakeside Park Map
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History
1908 Land for this 23.8 acre landscape was purchased.
1911 Excavation for lagoons began.
1916 A refectory pavilion is constructed.
1921 Superintendent of Parks Adolphe Jaenicke designs the sunken gardens.
1925 An Italianate sunken garden and pergola are built.
1928 the garden was named a National Rose Garden.
1928 Tennis courts are installed.
The uncredited 1912 master plan for Lakeside Park is likely the work of renowned landscape architect, George Kessler, who designed the Park and Boulevard Plan for Fort Wayne the same year.
Throughout the park walks connect to the nearby street grid. Historic photographs reveal ornate furniture and flowerbeds. Four lagoons, both natural and excavated, are featured in the original plans, along with serpentine paths, a curvilinear drive, and bridges leading to islands in the lagoons.
Capacity: 80 For more information, check out the pavilion page.
Basketball Court
A basketball court is available for use. The court is located near the playground and Lakeside #1.
Tennis & Pickleball Courts
The park now features one tennis and six pickleball courts.
Playground
Playgrounds for toddlers on up through pre-teens are available near Lakeside #1.
Floral Display/Rose Garden
The sunken gardens were originally created at a cost of $17,500. More information on the Rose Gardens and reservation information can be found here.
Lakeside Park Little Free Library
Creating a new Little Free Library was thought of by Nicole as a dedication project for a co-worker, Josie, who celebrated 20 years of service with the Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Department. This truly was a team effort involving maintenance techs (constructed the library out of a tree), gardeners (carved out rotting wood and planted flagstone and the flower bed around the tree), Nicole’s painting skills as well as a neighbor girl who donated her time and stenciled the flowers and butterflies that are now present at the library. Another neighbor donated the window. The Lakeside Little Free Library has been in operation since the fall of 2019. Stop by the Little Free Library the next time you are near Lakeside Park and either pick up or drop off a book of your choosing!
Walking Path
A walking path circles around the park providing a nice loop for walking and enjoying the park. The path is a little over half a mile in length
Fishing
Fishing is permitted in Lakeside Pond with an appropriate license; all state regulations apply.
Lakeside Pond is part of the DNR's urban fishing program called Go FishIN in the City . Check out the site for more information on the program, including future stocking times and special fishing opportunities.
Memorial
Lakeside memorial dedicated to those who made the supreme sacrifice in World War 2.
Photos of Salomon Farmers' Market courtesy of Denny Beck
We appreciate your support of the Market! Check back next spring for information on the 2024 Farmers' Market!
Salomon Farmers’ Market Vendor Call Out
We are now accepting applicants for the 2024 Salomon Farmers’ Market season. Vendors must produce their goods within a 75-mile radius of Salomon Farm Park and are required to grow their own fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs. We strive to find vendors who embrace sustainable and organic growing practices. The market also may include baked goods, honey, maple syrup, handmade crafts, food, entertainment and children’s activities.
The Farmers’ Market operates every Wednesday, 4:00-7:00 p.m. from June 5-September 4, 2024.
If you are interested in receiving a vendor application, please call 260-427-6790 ext.2 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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Connect with Food
Our goal is to connect you with your food and the people responsible for growing it. Shopping for your food doesn’t have to be a hectic headache at the grocery store with crowded aisles, slow check-out lanes and tasteless produce. It can be a relaxing family outing where you learn something new about the food you’re eating. Tips The farmers and gardeners love nothing better than to talk about what they grow and how they grow it. They also have the best tips for how to cook the food – or how to eliminate those pesky little caterpillars before consuming your broccoli. The produce guy at the grocery store doesn’t share recipes, planting/gardening advice or tips for cleaning your food – take advantage of the opportunity!
Please note: On March 15th the youth centers will not open until 11 a.m. as all staff will be in a training session at Weisser Center from 8:45-10:30
Weisser Park 3000 Hanna Street
Size in acres: 20
Since 1909
Weisser Park is located at 3000 Hanna Street. For more detailed location information, check out the General Park Map or Weisser Park Map
History
Weisser Park was purchased from Magdelena Weisser in 1909 for over ten thousand dollars. Originally only fifteen acres, the park eventually grew to twenty. Known for the beauty of its wooded areas, the park has required little artificial enhancement. WHAT TO DO
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Weisser Park allows the public to use their baseball diamonds so all can enjoy America's favorite past-time. For more information on ball diamonds, e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Playground
Children can enjoy the playground at Weisser Park, which includes 3 slides and a swing set.
The Buddy Bench was installed in various parks of Fort Wayne. Enjoy the Buddy Bench at Weisser Park!
Tennis Courts
Tennis players can brush up on their game on Weisser Park's 2 outdoor tennis courts.
Weisser Park Elementary School Students and Fort Wayne Parks Team-up to Install City’s Newest Disc Golf Course
Nine-hole Course Offers Youth and Residents New Amenity
Parks and Recreation staff and Weisser Park Elementary School dedicated the city’s newest Disc Golf Course at Weisser Park. The nine-hole course is a collaboration with students, the Fort Disc Golf Club and Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation and offers a variety of levels of play from easy to more challenging. Read more....
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