2024

March 8, 2024

Contact:   April McCampbell

                 P: 260-427-6024

                 C: 260-241-1932

                 Manager of Communications

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City Golf Courses to Open March 12 and 13

Offering Season Passes, Instruction, Tournament and Group Outings

Fort Wayne, Ind –Foster, Shoaff and McMillen Park Golf Courses will open for the 2024 season next week. McMillen and Shoaff will open on Tuesday, March 12, at 10:00 a.m., followed by Foster Park Golf Course on Wednesday, March 13, at 10:00 a.m. After opening day, the first start time will be 10:00 a.m. at least until the end of the month. Cart conditions for each course and opening for the driving ranges at Shoaff and McMillen will be determined day-to-day. Please call to inquire.

Rick Springfield to Play at Foellinger Theatre, May 23

General and in-person sales begin Friday, March 8, at 10:00a.m.  

 Fort Wayne, Ind. –Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation announces that Fort Wayne’s Foellinger Theatre will host Rick Springfield “Full Band Electric” and feature his new “Automatic” album on Thursday, May 23, 2024.

What’s Happening at the Riverfront

The Month Ahead

 Fort Wayne, Ind. – Riverfront Fort Wayne presents the following events and programs at Promenade Park, 202 West Superior Street and Headwaters Park, 333 South Clinton Street in March:

Literacy Expo

Saturday, March 2, 11:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Park Foundation Pavilion

Celebrate all forms of literacy and learn about reading assistance programs in Fort Wayne at the second annual Riverfront Literacy Expo. All family members can delight in free activities such as the Human Library, a calligraphy station and local author meet and greet. Book donations will also be accepted. If you see a book you’d like to read, you can trade a book for it. This free community event is a great way to engage and learn through others perceptions, struggles and growth by sharing experiences and various forms of literature.  

What’s Happening in the Parks

The week ahead

Fort Wayne, Ind. – The following events and programs are happening the week ahead:

Reminder:

 Final $1 Thursday Skate Night

Thursday, February 22, 4:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Headwaters Park Ice Rink, 333 South Clinton Street

Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation announces that the final reduced admission skating and skate rental is planned for Thursday, February 22, during normal hours of operation at the Headwaters Park Ice Skating Rink. The $1 admission skate day is thanks to a donation by Marcia Crawford and Grant Crawford who wish to celebrate the memory and community service of Dr. John Crawford, a physician and radiation oncologist and 20-year member of the Fort Wayne City Council. Reduced admission and $1 skate rentals will be offered for guests on Feb. 22.