Numerous Ways You Can Enjoy Fort Wayne Parks from Home
Fort Wayne's City Parks are open both in-person and on-line!
Be sure to visit this link often as we will be updating with new virtual activities for you! Let us know if you have other ideas for Behind the Scenes tours by commenting on our Talk to Us 2! form or via one of our social media platforms. Stay safe.
Photo Credit: Visit Fort Wayne
"Visit" one of our 87 Parks!
While you're staying home and/or practicing social distancing, you can still virtually explore all of our 87 parks and more!
"Shop" at the Mother's Day Plant Sale
Are you wanting to start gardening soon? Order your flower and vegetable plants TODAY and pick up in early May. Check out the Mother's Day Plant Sale link to get started!
"See some of our Parks from the Sky"
Check out Golf at Foster Park Golf Course from the perspective of Hole #1! All golf courses will open on May 4, 2020.
Get ready for Summer Paddle Trips
Read the blog on Getting Ready for Summer Paddle Trips now...so you are ready to take your next adventure!
"Visit" Promenade Park
Promenade Park opened August 9-11, 2019. Take a trip back in time to when it was still being worked on and watch the video. Very soon we will have a new video of what the park looks like today while you are staying at home or venturing out safely for exercise.
Enjoy a virtual look at Promenade Park on April 24, 2020!
Read A "Throwback Thursday" Blog on the Culture of Japan!
Are you curious about the Japanese culture? Read a blog on The Culture of Japan and make plans to attend our next Confluence Kitchen in July!
Are you ready to "fish"?
Until you are ready to fish there are a couple of blogs you may enjoy reading!
Indiana Free Fishing Days (posted soon)
The Fish of Our Rivers (posted soon)
"Stop by" Lawton Greenhouses
Have you wondered what the Lawton Greenhouses look like inside? What may be growing this time of year? If so, you will find the video very intriguing!
"Visit" Salomon Farm Park for a hike or to visit the animals up close and personal!
Salomon Farm Park (817 W Dupont Road) is a true historic gem and a perfect location for walking, biking, bird watching and much more. You can now take a virtual hike to explore the property...or "visit" some of our "famous" animals in Animal Enrichment hours where you may just learn a few things you can do at home with your pets too!
Take a "hike" at Lindenwood Nature Preserve
Lindenwood Nature Preserve (600 Lindenwood Ave.) is open every day from dawn until dusk. The Preserve is a 110-acre dedicated nature preserve featuring 4 hiking trails of varying length and more. Learn more about Lindenwood and take a virtual hike until you decide to visit in person.
Try some Yoga at Home
Have you always wanted to try some yoga but not sure where to start? Start...TODAY! Check out additional yoga classes on the Community Center's Facebook link!
If you are not sure you are ready for Yoga...but you could use some basic exercise...
We are now posting videos of various exercise classes (including Everyday Exercise, Cardio Flex, Sit Down Yoga, Senior Yoga and more) so if you like this video check out more on the Community Center's Facebook link or if you prefer, check out all of the classes on-line on the NEW Exercise class link!
Have you ever wondered about Essential Oils?
If you've wanted to learn more about Essential Oils and why they are so popular now, check out this video to learn more!
Check out Winterval 2020
With the recent snow you may be thinking it is still WINTER....so the Winterval 2020 video may get you inspired...to build your own "winter" creations!
"See" a flashback to the Butterfly Exhibit before it takes FLIGHT!
Enjoy this "flashback" from a previous Butterfly Exhibt set-up. Once we open you will be able to enjoy the "Miracle of Flight" Live Butterfly Exhibit at the Botanical Conservatory.
Complete the "Fun in the Parks" Crossword Puzzle
Join the Legacy Parks Word Search
What about a Word Search? Download the full size word search...and start!
Take the Pillow Fort Challenge
Are you looking for a family friendly activity? Building a Pillow Fort could be the answer! See below for the details and when you are done take a picture and post on the Fort Wayne Community Center's Facebook page.
You have until May 1st...so start building and have fun!
Details
Fort must be big enough for 2.
Use your IMAGINATION!
Build as many forts as you want, we want to see all of them!
Prize awarded to the MOST CREATIVE pillow fort!
How about playing Skee ball at HOME?
Are you getting ready to garden as soon as the weather warms? Check out this video on planting seeds...TODAY!
Use Google Maps Street View to "walk" through some of our parks!
Google Maps Street View provides a way to “walk” through some of our larger parks while you’re staying home. Just drag the small person icon from the bottom of the screen onto one of the highlighted trails. Once you see the 360 image of the park you can click around the screen for different views, and click the arrows on the trails to move around.
Lakeside: https://goo.gl/maps/6XF5vMYYBywd85LE8
McMillen: https://goo.gl/maps/GqSV3h2ZiRnXPTM99
Foster: https://goo.gl/maps/p5mkjSXbxXMDUpqH7
Headwaters: https://goo.gl/maps/j751vVDKRUnzKHWb9
