How many parks are there?
86 parks
How many acres does the Parks and Recreation Department own?
2,805 acres
What is the largest city park?
Franke Park is our largest park with 329.24 acres.
What is the newest acquired park?
Our newest acquired park is Robert E. Meyer's Park. Year Acquired: 2008
What is the newest opened park?
Our newest opened park is Robert E. Meyer's Park. This park was dedicated on August 14, 2009.
Location: (Jefferson/Harrison inside the new Harrison Square Development with views to Parkview Field)
Note: Park closes 3 hours prior to activities at Parkview Field.
Size in acres: 1 1/2 acres
Year Acquired: 2008
Features:
*amphitheater
*performance stage (in the round)
*splash fountain
*shade trees
*ornamental trees, shrubs, and ornamental grasses
*urban oasis
How many trees does the Parks Department care for?
64,466 total trees under the Department's care, 54,250 street trees and 10,216 park trees.
How many playgrounds are available?
61 individual playgrounds at 52 parks and 4 spraygrounds
How many pavilions are there?
There are 20 pavilions available for rental.
Are there any municipal golf courses?
Yes, the City owns 4 golf courses located at Foster, McMillen, and Shoaff parks.
How many swimming pools?
There are three swimming pools located in Northside, McMillen, and Memorial parks (open seasonally). Memorial, Waynedale, Shoaff, McCormick, Robert E. Meyers and Buckner parks all have spraygrounds that are open daily (during the season) and are FREE.
How many tennis courts are there?
There are a total of 62 tennis courts-39 of which are lighted.
What is the total number of baseball & softball diamonds?
The Parks and Recreation Department owns a total of 39 ball diamonds.
Are there any soccer fields?
Yes, there are 20.
How many miles does the Rivergreenway Trails cover?
There are 20 miles of Rivergreenway trails in the City of Fort Wayne.
Are there any free summer concerts?
Foellinger Outdoor Theatre Summer Series offers Free Concerts.
Does the Department have a travel program?
Yes, we plan both day trips and extended travel trips. For more information about the current list of extended trips or to receive a free tour brochure by mail, please call Travel Specialist Debbie Reinking at (260) 427-6017.
Are there any programs for youth?
We offer many programs/activities for youth including arts and crafts, sports, nature education as well as lots of opportunities to pursue a particular hobby. Classes and programs change seasonally.
What about programs for adults?
Whatever your interest-music, dance, arts/crafts, languages, athletics or computers, we have plenty of classes planned for you. Review and register for our adult classes.
Are there any programs for seniors?
Whether you like to exercise, dance the night away, learn about computers, or attend a health related program, we’ve got you covered. Many of these "fun after 50" programs are held at the Community Center, 233 W. Main Street.
What else does the Parks and Recreation Department own?
Cultural Landscape Report 
