2012

Foster Park Tulips on Display

Foster Park Tulips on Display

Fort Wayne, IN: Due to the recent warm weather, flowers are blooming throughout the City, close to a month earlier than usual. For the best view of thousands of tulips, citizens are encouraged to visit Foster Park on the City’s south side. The Foster gardens have more than 17,000 tulips budding.

What's Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in April

What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in April

Easter in the Garden

Friday, April 6, 10 am – 3 pm

Hop on down to the Botanical Conservatory with your children and a camera to meet the Easter Bunny. Enjoy our Butterflies of Malaysia exhibit, play games for prizes, make crafts, pot a plant, and enjoy light refreshments. From10:30 am-2:30 pm, look for Easter eggs in our annual Easter Egg Hunt for toddlers through elementary ages. Enter our drawing for a chance to win a “sweet” Easter basket. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Regular Conservatory admission applies: $5/adult, $3/child age 3-17, free for children 2 and under. For more information, call(260)427-6440. Sponsored by WAJI MAJIC 95.1 FM.

City Golf Courses Open

City Golf Courses Open

McMillen, Shoaff and Foster Park Golf Courses have opened. To check on course availability, call the golf course where you plan to play:

McMillen Park Golf Course:427-6710

Shoaff Park Golf Course:427-6745

Foster Park Golf Course:427-6735

Herman's Hermits Starring Peter Noone

Peter Noone and Herman’s Hermits Step Up to Fill Concert Void

Herman’s Hermits Starring Peter Noone will return to the Foellinger Theatre to perform on June 9 at 8 pm, the night Davy Jones was scheduled to go on stage. After hearing that Jones had been booked in Fort Wayne, Peter Noone promptly agreed to fill the void.

Taylor's Dream Boundless Playground Recognized

Taylor’s Dream Boundless Playground Recognized

Fort Wayne, Ind. – Taylor’s Dream Boundless Playground was awarded the prestigious Daniel Flaherty Park Excellence Award at a ceremony onFebruary 27, 2012 inAngola, IN. This recognition is awarded to park facilities and programs completed in the last five years that represent the cutting edge of the leisure movement throughout theUnited States.Taylor’s Dream Boundless Playground represents innovation, cost effective design, demonstrates the utilization of community input and resources, and provides a significant impact on the community itself.