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2016
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in January
Community to activate winter weather contingency plan
Rescheduled Artist Reception
Lakeside Park Ice Rink Open
5th Annual Winterval Celebration Downtown
Southern Style Cooking: Healthy Soul Food
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in February
St. Marys Pathway Detour
Park Board Commissioner Appointed & Park Board President Named
New Early Dementia Program at Community Center
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in March
Golf Courses NOW Open
Great Park Pick Up – Volunteers Needed
Parks & Recreation Aquatic Safety Staff Receive Gold Award for 6th Time
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in May
Inaugural Great Park Pick Up a Success
CITY CELEBRATES ARBOR DAY
Shoaff Park Public Input Meeting
New Manager Named for Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory
Sunday Concert at Foellinger Theatre Cancelled
MAYOR CELEBRATES CITY BEING NAMED “PLAYFUL CITY USA” FOR SEVENTH TIME
Parks and Recreation Announces Change in the Forestry Department
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in June
Extending Hours at Camp Canine
Rivercamp: New Summer Camp for Youth
It’s Time to Get in the Games:
Travis Tritt Price Correction
Empyrean Opens New Restaurant in the Botanical Conservatory
FOELLINGER THEATRE CONCERT UPDATE
Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Department Expanding Free Food Service for Youth
Juneteenth Celebration
Botanical Roots 2016 Concert Series
Jazzworks! Set for Saturday Evening
Lifetime Sports Academy Presents Awards
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in August
City Pool Closing Schedule & Dippin’ Dogs Event
Memorial Pool Closed
August Board Meeting Date Change
Lions Park Tennis/Pickleball Courts Closing
McMillen Park Community Center Closed September 5-11
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in September
Mayor Henry Leads Grand Opening of Franklin School Park
Explore Japanese Culture at Event to Honor Sister City Takaoka
Great Tree Canopy Comeback: Volunteers Needed
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in October
Surprise Cinema!
Splash Pads Closing for Season
Weisser Park Community Center Closed
Botanical Conservatory Closed
Botanical Conservatory Closed Until Friday
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in November and Early December
Lawton Cannon Monument Installation
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in December
Christmas on the Farm
The Hagerman Group to be Recommended Construction Management Firm for Phase One Riverfront Development Project
Investing in our Future: Commitment to Maintain and Improve Parks
Updated Riverfront Development Designs Unveiled
Park Board Approves Updated Riverfront Development Designs
2012
Winter Happenings at the Botanical Conservatory
Enrollment Open for Youth Programs
Parks & Recreation Youth Centers Closing at 6 pm
Detour Around Water Filtration Plant
Huey Lewis and the News Coming to Foellinger Theatre
What's Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in March
Spring Break Fun
Davy Jones Concert Canceled
Taylor's Dream Boundless Playground Recognized
Herman's Hermits Starring Peter Noone
City Golf Courses Open
What's Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in April
Foster Park Tulips on Display
An Evening with Huey Lews and the News Sold Out
Phone and E-Mail Unavailable Friday Morning
City Celebrates Arbor Day by Honoring Foster Park 100th Anniversary
What's Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in May
Mayor Celebrates City Being Named "Playful City USA" for the Third Time
What’s Happening in the Parks in May
Mother’s Day Plant Sale
MAYOR’S RESTORATION FUNDING PROGRAM PAVES WAY FOR NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENTS
Allow Extra Time for Sold Out Huey Lewis Concert
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in June
Splash Pads Opening Friday
Shoaff Park Splash Pad Opening
What’s Happening at Foellinger Theatre in June
Senior Games
Opening Day at McMillen Park’s Lifetime Sports Academy
Splash Pad Hours Extended
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in July
Park Foundation Officers Named
Fireworks Prohibited in City Parks
Johnny Appleseed Park Closing to Vehicular Traffic
100 Years of Foster Park
Botanical Roots – Cool Tunes, Hot Times!
Foster Park’s 100th Year Celebration – July 27 & 28
What’s Happening in the Parks
Memorial Pool Closed
Foster Park Entrance Closed During Friday’s Celebration
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in August
Botanical Roots Starts Friday!
Memorial Pool Will Open Thursday
Lifetime Sports Academy Presents Awards
Memorial Pool Closing August 5
What’s Happening at Foellinger Theatre
Taylor’s Dream Therapy Guides Available
Harambee Festival and Parade
Botanical Roots on Friday: Unknown Hinson
Ronald G. Repka Memorial Park Dedicated
City Park Master Plan Input Meeting
SALOMON FARM FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL
Community Center Showcase—35 Years and Going Strong
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in October
Splash Pads Close for Season
City Youth Centers Participate in Safe Haven Classic
What’s Happening in the Parks October 20th
Lindenwood Turns 25 and Celebrates Boy Scout Contributions
11th Annual Great Tree Canopy Comeback
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in November
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in December
Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Holiday Gift Ideas
Celebrate Christmas on the Farm
Holiday Children’s Gently Used Book Swap & Sale
2013
SKATING PONDS CLOSED
SKATING PONDS CLOSED-January 8th
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Ice Skating Not Safe at Outdoor Ponds
Ice Is Dangerous; Skating Not Safe at Outdoor Ponds
Jungle Adventure Day at Botanical Conservatory
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in March
Park Board President Named
City Park Master Plan Public Review & Presentation
City Golf Courses Opening
Community Center Activities Cancelled
Botanical Conservatory Volunteer Celebration Postponed
Community Center Classes and Luncheon Cancelled
Easter in the Garden at Botanical Conservatory
Legendary Group Chicago Headlines Another Stellar Season
McMillen Park Community Center Architect Chosen
McMillen Park Legacy Project Moves Forward
Citizen-Match Ash Tree Removal Program
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in April
“Revealing Our Rivers” Initiative
“Revealing Our Rivers” Initiative POSTPONED until May 4
Calling for Trike-Riding Tots and Young Sprinters
CITY CELEBRATES ARBOR DAY AT WAYNEDALE ELEMENTARY
Firm Chosen for Youth Sports
MAYOR CELEBRATES CITY BEING NAMED "Playful City USA" for Fourth Time
Mother's Day Plant Sale
Playground Safety Seminar
Reunion to Honor Weisser Youth Center
Pools & Splash Pads Opening
Youth Summer Activities
General Electric Company Donates WWI Memorial to City
It’s Time to Get in the Games
Buckner Park Public Input Meeting
Opening Day at McMillen Park’s Lifetime Sports Academy
City Golf Courses Celebrating Milestone Anniversaries
Buddy Guy to Perform at Foellinger Theatre
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in July
Park Foundation Election Results
Amanda Blumenherst to Offer FREE Golf Clinic to Public
Intergenerational Activities
Youth Sports Community Assessment and Market Potential Study
Junior Golf Tour Celebrates 30th Anniversary
Botanical Roots Concert Series
City unveils McMillen Community Center plans
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in August
Lifetime Sports Academy Presents Awards
Mayor applauds planned improvements to Parks
Harambee Festival and Parade
Lincoln Financial Group Employees Spruce Up Franke Park Pavilions
Rivergreenway Detour During Bridge Reconstruction
City Youth Centers Participate in Safe Haven Classic
UPDATED: Rivergreenway Detours
Splash Pads Close for Season
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in October
Public Invited to Safe Haven Open Houses
12th Annual Great Tree Canopy Comeback!
First Little Free Library in City Park
Free Breakfast and Golf for Veterans on Veteran’s Day
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in November
Large Spruce Trees Wanted
Christmas on the Farm
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in December
2014
Skating Ponds Remain Closed (Jan. 3, 2014)
Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Classes Cancelled Tuesday and Wednesday
Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Classes Cancelled Friday
High Places, Hidden Spaces Exhibit Postponed
Park Board President Named
SKATING PONDS NOW CLOSED
Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Classes/Activities Cancelled Tuesday January 21
Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Classes/Activities Cancelled Friday January 24
Parks & Recreation Gymnastics in Motion Classes NOT Cancelled on January 24
Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Classes/Activities Cancelled Monday-Jan. 27
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in February
Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Classes/Activities Cancelled Tuesday January 28
SKATING PONDS DANGEROUS January 29
Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation EVENING Classes/Activities Cancelled Today-2/4/2014
Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Classes/Activities Cancelled Wednesday/Feb. 5
Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Classes/Activities Cancelled Thursday 2/6
Bagel Station Uptown Changes Saturday Hours
Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Classes Cancelled Monday evening
Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Classes/Activities Cancelled Tuesday, February 18
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in March
Macy’s Matching Donations to Lawton Park
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in April
City Golf Courses NOW Open
Tuskegee Airman Leslie Edwards to Speak at Weisser Park Youth Center
World Famous Foreigner to Headline Foellinger Theatre
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in May
City Pools & Splash Pads Opening Memorial Day Weekend
Parks & Recreation Task Force Donating and Collecting for Community Harvest Food Bank
Mayor Celebrates City Being Named "Playful City USA" for the Fifth Time
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in June
Parks & Recreation Employee Task Force Donates to Community Harvest Food Bank
Foster Park Pavilion #2 Repaired
It’s Time to Get in the Games:Fun, friendship and fitness!
THE BEACH BOYS PERFORMING AT FOELLINGER THEATRE
MCMILLEN PARK COMMUNITY CENTER DEDICATED
FOREIGNER CONCERT AT FOELLINGER THEATRE SOLD OUT
Botanical Roots Concert Series
Willie Nelson Concert Cancelled
Additional Seats for Sold-Out Foreigner Concert and Styx Concert
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in July
Additional Seats for Beach Boys Concert
Foreigner Concert Sold Out Again
Vintage Car Owners Invited to Display Vehicles During Beach Boys Concert
City Pools Receive Excellent Report in Random Audit
Foellinger Concert Cancelled—Replaced by FREE Rock Concert
ZZ TOP PERFORMING AT FOELLINGER THEATRE
Lifetime Sports Academy Presents Awards
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in August
Beware: Online Ticket Scalpers
New Group for Tonight’s Botanical Roots Concert
Concert on the Farm
Fort Wayne Celebrates Bird Town Indiana Designation
ZZ Top Concert Cancelled
Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Safe Haven Events
Active Aging Week
Fall Harvest Festival
Splash Pads Closing for Season
Fall Harvest Festival Cancelled Today
Handmade Homemade Sale at Salomon Farm
Great Tree Canopy Comeback: Volunteers and Donations Needed
Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Department Earns National Accrediation-Again
New Grandparent Membership at Botanical Conservatory
GREAT TREE CANOPY COMEBACK:
What's Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in November
Update: City Golf Courses
General Anthony Wayne Statue Rededicated
Largest Indoor Playground in Region
Holiday Happenings in the Parks
IPRA Awards of Excellence
What's Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in December
Demolition work begins on former Franklin School
Parks & Recreation Holiday Facility Schedule
2015
City warming station to remain open through Thursday
Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Classes Cancelled Today
City warming station to remain open through Friday
Changing Tides at the Botanical Conservatory
SKATING PONDS CLOSED
Winterval
Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Classes Cancelled Today
Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Classes Cancelled February 5, 2015
City of Fort Wayne warming station update
Re:Create – Upcycle Art Event at the Botanical Conservatory
Black History Bowl Will Go On Today
Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Classes Cancelled Today-Feb. 19, 2015
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in March
Parks & Recreation Classes Cancelled March 3, 2015
The Making of “Changing Tides”
Taylor’s Dream Voted 21 out of 50 Best Playgrounds
LSA TO SPONSOR First Tee Golf Program in FWCS
City Golf Courses Opening Friday
2015 Foellinger Theatre Concert and Movie Series Announced
Summer Employment Opportunities
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in May
FootGolf Grand Opening Event
Veterans Invited to Play Golf for Free on City Golf Courses
Rock Legend Leon Russell to Perform with Willie Nelson at Foellinger Theater May 19
Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Celebrating “110 Years of Family Fun” with a Free Community Party
Northside Pool & Splash Pads Opening Memorial Day Weekend
Huey Lewis & the News bring "The Heart of Rock & Roll" to Foellinger Theatre July 15th
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in June
Kokedama: Make & Take
It’s Time to Get in the Games:
2015 Street Tree Application Program
Amanda Blumenhurst Freimann’s Golf Clinic and Media Interviews Cancelled
Lakeside Park Neighborhood Carnival Moved Inside Pavilions
Flooding in Fort Wayne Parks
MAYOR CELEBRATES CITY BEING NAMED “PLAYFUL CITY USA” FOR SIXTH TIME
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in July
Foster Park Closed for Extensive Clean-Up
Holiday Programming Cancellations
Update on Park Closures As of June 29
Volunteers Wanted to Clean Storm Ravaged Parks
Botanical Roots Turns 10!
Clint Black & Don McLean to Perform at Foellinger Theatre
City Pool Closing Schedule
Lifetime Sports Academy Presents Awards
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in August
Camp Canine Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in September
Clint Black Concert Cancelled
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in October
Foster Park Golf Course Reopens Friday
Great Tree Canopy Comeback: Volunteers Needed
Anything But the Car: Walk/Run/Bike to Work Day
Active Aging Week Celebrated at Parks & Recreation Facilities
Volunteers Needed for Literacy Program at McMillen Park Community Center
Investing in our Future: Commitment to Maintain and Improve Parks
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in November
Free Veterans Day Breakfast
Two City Golf Courses Closing for Season
Mayor Henry Leads Groundbreaking Ceremony for Franklin School Park
Foster Golf Course Closing for Season
Purdue Cardinal Community Hoops & Managed Health Services (MHS) Donate Funds to Improve Basketball Court at Jennings Recreation Center
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in December
Holiday Happenings in Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Youth Centers
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in January
2017
Riverfront Fort Wayne Educational Series: River Water Quality
January Park Board Meeting Cancelled
What’s Happening @ Riverfront Fort Wayne
6th Annual Winterval Celebration Downtown
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in February
Park Board Organizational Board Meeting
Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Day Camp Registration Open
Riverfront Development Updates
Park Board President Named
Riverfront Development Progress Continues with the Old Fort and Headwaters Park Bank Stabilization Project
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in March
Weisser Park Youth Center Closed
Fort Wayne Board of Park Commissioners Closes on Final Three Riverfront Properties
Foellinger Theatre Concert and Movie Series Announced
City Golf Courses Opening
Barenaked Ladies Added to Foellinger Theatre Lineup
New Riverfront Fort Wayne Program and Events Manager Named
Buckner Park Entrance Restrictions
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in April
Mayors Day of Recognition for National Service
Northeast Indiana Regional Development Authority Approves Funding for Riverfront Development Phase 1
Community Unity - Neighborhood Family Fun Nights
Public Meeting: Memorial Park Proposals
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in May
Golf Discounts to Celebrate Anniversaries
CITY CELEBRATES ARBOR DAY
Saturday’s Little Explorers Science Series Cancelled
4th Annual Community Extravaganza
Foster Park Closed
Foster Park Open
Northside Pool & Splash Pads Opening Memorial Day Weekend
MAYOR CELEBRATES CITY BEING NAMED “PLAYFUL CITY USA” FOR EIGHTH TIME
Riverfront Contracts Approved
Foster and McMillen Park Golf Courses Closed
Lifetime Sports Academy Beginning Monday, June 5
Foster Park Golf Course Closed
Foster Park Golf Course Opening Today
It’s Time to Get in the Games:
Juneteenth Celebration
United States Air Force Band to Perform Free Concert
Memorial Pool Opening
Albert G. Jennings Scholarships Awarded
Jennings Recreation Center: Free HEAL Classes
Summer Solstice Celebration
Park Foundation Donates to Riverfront Development
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in July
Mayor Henry Leads Ceremonial Groundbreaking for Promenade Park
Memorial Pool Opening Saturday
Artists Share their Designs for Promenade Park Sculpture
Limited Access to Foster Park Entrance- July 25 - 27
Roots at the Conservatory: 2017 Concert Series
Lifetime Sports Academy Presents 2017 Awards
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in August
What’s Happening in Neighborhood Programs
Waynedale Park Splash Pad Closing at 2:30 pm
City Pool Closing Schedule
Evergreens Needed for Botanical Conservatory’s Holiday Exhibit
Community Unity Nights
Promenade Park Sculpture Chosen
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in September
McMillen Park Community Center- Closing September 1 - 10
Camp Canine Closed During Johnny Appleseed Festival
Master Plan Public Hearing
Active Aging Week Celebrated
Community Center’s 40th Anniversary Celebration
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in October
What’s Happening @ Riverfront Fort Wayne in October
Great Tree Canopy Comeback: Volunteers Needed
Splash Pads Closing for Season
Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory Announces Participation in New Group Membership, MAP
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in November
Buckner Park Closing
Mayor Henry Leads Celebration:Completion of Franklin School Park Project
Annual Community Kwanzaa Celebration
2018
Parks & Recreation Website: Online Class Registration Temporarily Unavailable During Planned Maintenance
All Parks & Recreation Department Gymnastics in Motion Classes Cancelled Tonight
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in February
City Takes Next Steps in Future Phases of Riverfront Development Implementation:Request-for-Qualifications Issued Today
Al Moll to retire as Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Director
Park Board President Named
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in March
Google Trekker puts Indiana Parks and Trails on the map
Foellinger Theatre Concert and Movie Series Announced
City Golf Courses Opening
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in April
Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department’s Community Unity Program is Finalist in Showcase
Mayors Day of Recognition for National Service
Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department’s Community Unity Program Wins Out-of-School Champions Showcase
Access to Buckner and Salomon Farm Parks
“Bugs!” Live Butterfly Exhibit
Fort Wayne Receives Tree City USA Recognition, Growth Award
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in May
Northside Pool & Splash Pads Opening Memorial Day Weekend
5th Annual Community Extravaganza
First Section of Riverfront Bank Stabilization Project Nearing Completion
Dragon Boat Team Registration Open
What’s Happening @ Riverfront Fort Wayne
INTERNATIONAL SOCCER STAR AND CITY NATIVE TO BRING SMALL-SIDED SOCCER TO HOMETOWN
Modest Mouse to Perform at Foellinger Theatre- Previews $500,000 Improvement Project
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in June
McMillen Pool Opening Delayed
Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Golf Course Update
4th Annual Dragon Boat Race & Activities: CANCELLED
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in July/August
Botanical Roots 2018 Concert Announcement
Indiana’s First Beasley Outdoor Futsal Courts Now Open
CANCELLED: The Beach Boys
Henry Lee Summer to Open for Grand Funk Railroad This Saturday
Rivergreenway Closure Due to Fence Installation
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in September-November
Opening Throw Championship Caliber Disc Golf Course
Lifetime Sports Academy Presents Awards
Cancelled: Jay Leno
City Pool Closing Schedule
Mayor Henry Leads Celebration: Completion of Wolf Family Learning Center Expansion
NIPSCO to Begin Project on St. Marys River
What’s Happening on the Riverfront: September 2018
Community Unity Neighborhood Family Fun Nights
Cooper and Weisser Park Youth Centers Closed Today
Community Unity Neighborhood Family Fun Nights
Evergreens Needed for Botanical Conservatory’s Holiday Show
What’s Happening on the Riverfront: October 2018
Great Tree Canopy Comeback: Volunteers Needed
Splash Pads Closing for Season
World War I Memorial Grove 100 Year Rededication
City Golf Courses Closing Dates
Franke Park Public Input Requested at Open House
What’s Happening on the Riverfront: November 2018
Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Lifeguard Staff Recognized
“WEIRD AL” YANKOVIC ANNOUNCES THE STRINGS ATTACHED TOUR
Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Weather Cancellations
Christmas on the Farm
What’s Happening on the Riverfront: December 2018
Cooper Community Center Tree Lighting
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