Numerous Ways You Can Enjoy Fort Wayne Parks from Home
Still Here, Always FUN, Going Strong!
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!
On July 20 the Parks Podcast featurning guests from our Team was launched. To date we've covered the Community Center (Patti Davis), Riverfront Fort Wayne (Megan Butler), and Youth Programming at Weisser Park Youth Center (Zynette Paige, pictured above). Check out our new Parks Podcasts link and be ready to listen in as we focus on other areas of the Department.
What about going a hike at Franke Park Day Camp?
Join Chris Freehill (Franke Park Day Camp Supervisor) for a virtual hike to various camp spots including some of your favorites like swinging tree, bloody gorge, bullet hill and more! If you haven't been to camp before this will be a great overview!
Sign up for Virtual Activities at our Youth Centers!
You can now register for Virtual Programs offered by the team from McMillen or for the Jennings, Cooper, and Weisser teams!
Visit our Youth Programs page to check out some videos posted to the Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation YouTube channel! -
http://www.fortwayneparks.org/programs/youth-programs/youth-center-programs.html
"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 are now open!
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 a future Confluence Kitchen!
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
The Fish of Our Rivers
"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!
Interested in learning more about Salomon Farm Park? Check out this video of Fort Wayne favorite field being planted: https://www.facebook.com/SalomonFarmPark/videos/708015143385340
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 snow even in May this year 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. And check back in 2021 for our next Butterfly exhibit!
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
