Contact:    Rob Hines

                 P: 260-427-6028

                 C: 260-241-1932

                 Public Information Officer

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Fort Wayne, IN – On Saturday, October 26, from 10am – Noon, Friends of the Parks of Allen County invites citizens to partner with area parks & trails departments, non-profits, businesses, neighborhoods, and community volunteers to plant new trees in parks and public spaces during the 18th annual Great Tree Canopy Comeback.

September 18, 2019

Contact:  Rob Hines

                 P: 260-427-6028

                 C: 260-241-1932

                 Public Information Officer

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September 23-27, 2019

Fort Wayne, Ind. – To celebrate Active Aging Week, the Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department has teamed up with local groups and businesses to offer free activities, events and information to promote the benefit of leading an active, healthy and engaged lifestyle at age 50 and older.

For release:   September 16, 2019

Contact:       Frank Suárez, 427-6051

Fort Wayne, Ind. – Recent dry weather conditions and warmer temperatures caused what appears to be an algae-bloom at the Hurshtown Reservoir. To properly test the water in Hurshtown Reservoir and protect the health and safety of recreational users, the Hurshtown Reservoir is closed. The fenced-in reservoir will remain closed to recreational users until further notice.

For release:  Monday, Sept. 16, 2019

Contact:       John Perlich, Mayor’s office, (260) 427-6957, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Mayor Henry, Parks & Recreation, and TinCaps partner to make project a reality

Fort Wayne, Ind. – Baseball players with the Hamilton Park Little League now have batting cages at their diamonds at Hamilton Park as a way to improve their hitting skills and encourage more participation in baseball.