Welcome to our NEW Valais Blacknose Sheep!

Two Valais (va-LAY) Blacknose Sheep have now joined the flourishing Highland Cows (aka Coos), Nigerian dwarf goats, pigs, miniature horse, rabbits and chickens which make their home at this beautiful landmark working farm and park.

To celebrate the arrival, Salomon will host special meet and greet sessions by appointment with the Valais Blacknose Sheep on Sunday, September 8. Be one of the first to interact with London and Lucky. Sign-up TODAY as spots will go FAST! 

“Do you love our parks? If so, the Indiana Park & Recreation Association (IPRA) is conducting a survey to develop a public awareness campaign about the benefits of parks to residents. If you wish to participate, you can access the survey via the QR code or at this link: https://iu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6o17vB9Gw0rU0ei.”

Do you have an evergreen tree you’re thinking about removing? The Conservatory is seeking evergreen trees for our upcoming Gnome for the Holidays Showcase. The Parks and Recreation Forestry team will cut down your tree at no cost to you. Ideally, the trees will be spruce between 8 and 30 feet tall. Call Lynda Heavrin at 260-427-6424 or Gilbert Young at 801-368-6972 to donate your tree. 

Work in Franke Park to Temporarily Alter Park Drive Loop

In order to continue progress on phase one of the Franke Park Renaissance Plan, the Franke Park Drive access loop will be closed to traffic west of Pavilion #2. Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation will install temporary barricades and signage to direct traffic beginning on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. Click here to read more.

Looking for a job?  Check out the Job link and learn more about all of the jobs we have currently as well as the opportunities for employment (golf courses,  Botanical Conservatory, maintenance, Salomon Farm Park, Hurshtown Reservoir, and so much more)!  Additional jobs will be added throughout the season so check back soon!




 

Fall FUN at the Youth Centers