2017

Artists Share their Designs for Promenade Park Sculpture

July 17, 2017

For Immediate Release
Contact: Natalie Eggeman (260-427-6028)
Public Information Officer

Fort Wayne, Ind. –Five nationally recognized artists have been invited to submit proposals to create an iconic sculpture that will be the visual anchor of the Promenade Park entrance.

In January 2016, the Waterfield Foundation donated $100,000 through the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne, Inc. for the creation of the entryway sculpture. The donation, combined with a 50% match from Lilly Endowment, Inc., brings the total value of the donation to $150,000. The Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Department partnered with Arts United to ensure that the final piece of art represents the rivers and the growing vibrancy of downtown Fort Wayne through an unbiased selection process.

Memorial Pool Opening Saturday

July 7, 2017

For Immediate Release

Contact:

Natalie Eggeman, PIO (260-427-6028)

Fort Wayne, Ind. – Memorial Pool will be open to the public Saturday, July 8 at 12:30 pm.

Mayor Henry Leads Ceremonial Groundbreaking for Promenade Park

June 29, 2017
For Immediate Release
Contact: Natalie Eggeman (260-427-6028)
Public Information Officer

Fort Wayne, Ind. –Progress continues to be made on riverfront development efforts. Mayor Tom Henry and Parks & Recreation Director Al Moll today joined representatives from City Council, the Board of Park Commissioners, the Fort Wayne Park Foundation, the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne, the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership, the Northeast Indiana Regional Development Authority and Riverfront Fort Wayne investors for a groundbreaking ceremony on the future site of Promenade Park.

What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in July

June 23, 2017

For Immediate Release

Contact: Natalie Eggeman (260-427-6028)

Public Information Officer

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Blumengarten: A German Story

July 1 – November 12

From summer to fall we celebrate our German twin, the city of Gera, with a special garden. The Showcase will present five aspects, including a dahlia garden, casual biergarten, and practical cottage garden, to introduce visitors to Germany through its natural spaces. In addition, a gallery exhibit of artifacts will provide Conservatory guests a little more taste for the history of Thuringia, “the green heart of Germany,” where Gera is located. Established in medieval times but influenced by the modern era, Gera is different than familiar Bavaria. Explore the culture of central Germany with interpretive displays spotlighting their respect for both nature and history. Additional programs will be offered throughout the length of this exhibit to help Fort Wayne discover more about Gera, our German sister city since 1992. Sponsored by WAJI Majic 95.1, ABC21 WPTA, the M.E. Raker Foundation, Wilson Foundation, and Auer Foundation.

Park Foundation Donates to Riverfront Development

June 21, 2017
For Immediate Release
Contact: Natalie Eggeman (260-427-6028)
Public Information Officer

Fort Wayne, Ind. – The Fort Wayne Park Foundation, Inc. is pleased to announce its support of Promenade Park by raising funds for the construction of the Fort Wayne Park Foundation Compass Pavilion. With generous contributions from area foundations and individuals, the Foundation raised $1,000,000 which was generously matched with $500,000 from the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne. In addition, the Park Foundation pledged $150,000 from its unrestricted endowment funds to support the project.