July 26, 2016
For Immediate Release
Contact: Natalie Eggeman, 260.427.6028
Public Information Officer
Fort Wayne, IN: Due to staff returning to school, Memorial Pool will close for the season at 5 pm, Sunday, August 7 and McMillen Pool will close at 7 pm August 7.
Northside Pool will remain open for the season until 5 pm Saturday, August 13.
On Sunday, August 14, Northside Pool will offer a Dippin’ Dogs Swimming Event for dogs that have a Pooch Pass to Pawster and/or Camp Canine dog parks.
Dog Park Members must pre-register their dogs for a one hour time slot by calling 260-427-6000 or by visiting the Parks & Recreation Department Office at 705 East State Blvd. All dog park members must pay regular pool admission when they enter the pool: Adults $4.50/ Youth ages 12 – 17 $3.50. Youth under the age of 12 are discouraged from attending. CASH ONLY ADMISSION! All dog park members must sign a liability waiver before entering the pool area. The waiver and the Dippin’ Dog event rules are posted at www.fortwayneparks.org under Facilities/Dog Parks.
The City’s free splash pads will remain open until Labor Day. Splash pads are located at the following parks:
Buckner Park
6114 Bass Road
Hours: 9 am – 9 pm
McCormick Park
2300 Raymond & Holly
Hours: 9 am – 9 pm
Memorial Park
2301 Maumee & Glasgow
Hours: 9 am – 9 pm
Robert E. Meyers Park
Inside North Gate of Parkview
Field on Jefferson Blvd.
Hours: Open to public 9 am – 11 pm on days without scheduled events
Shoaff Park
6401 St. Joe Rd.
Hours: 9 am – 9 pm
Kreager Park (Taylor’s Dream)
7225 North River Road
Hours: 9 am – 9 pm
Waynedale Park
2900 Koons & Elzey
Hours: 9 am – 9 pm
For more information, log on to www.fortwayneparks.org.
