Jobs available in 2025 - Current Openings

We have openings in many different areas of the Park operation!  Check out the list of jobs below.

Ready to Apply?  Select jobs posted now and others being posted weekly!

Check out this episode of Walk in the Park to learn more information about various jobs in the park!

Stop by Electric Works this Thursday for information about jobs offered through Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation!

Management:

Deputy Director-Finance & Theater

Community Center:

Clerical I- Community Center

Tennis Program Coordinator-Community Center

Tennis Instructor

Camp Counselor-PODS

Preschool/Youth Sports Instructor

Preschool/Youth Site Supervisor

Preschool/Youth Sports Coordinator

Forestry:

Forestry Grounds Person-Entry Level 

McMillen Community Center:

Recreation Center Team Leader-McMillen

Youth Center Programming

Recreation Center Coordinator- Weisser

Recreation Center Coordinator- Cooper

Recreation Center Coordinator- Jennings

Program Facility Coordinator-Jennings Center (cityoffortwayne.org)

Recreation Coordinator-Weisser (Regular Part-time)

Riverfront:  

Special Events Coordinator-Riverfront (cityoffortwayne.org)


Maintenance:

Heavy Equipment Operator (cityoffortwayne.org)

Maintenance Technician II- Riparian

Maintenance Seasonal- McMillen Facility

Gardener 

Aquatic:

Program Facility Coordinator-Athletics/Aquatics/Community Events 
Aquatic Supervisor Programming

Golf:

Golf Course Maintenance

Golf Cashier/Starter

Assistant Supervisor-Clubhouse

Supervisor- Clubhouse

Salomon Farm:

Camp Supervisor-Salomon Farm

Camp Counselor- Salomon Farm

Camp Assistant Supervisor- Salomon Farm

Upcoming Hiring Events, Job Fairs & School Events

Check back soon for information on  additional Upcoming Hiring events!

Check back SOON for Additional Jobs in these FUN areas!

If you are looking for a job-be sure to check out the video and listen to the JOBS PODCAST to learn about the variety of job offerings that we will feature.   

Ready to Apply?  Select jobs posted now and others being posted weekly!

We created a new link so you can be up on the latest FUN we are rolling out this summer!  Whether you are at HOME or on the GO...we want you to know we have FUN ways you can enjoy the Parks!

Be sure to visit this link often as we will be updating with new activities for you!

Outdoor Challenge

Take advantage of some fresh spring air and take on these outdoor challenges! Outdoor Challenge

Interested in hiking? Take a walk on the wild side! Click here to see our 2024 Schedule!

Still Here, Always FUN, Going Strong!

Various planning documents are now available on this link:

Cultural Landscape Reports
Park Master Plan (2023-2027)
Riparian Management Plan
Shading Our City Plan
National Historic Registry
The Memorial Park Task Force Recommendations Report
Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Comprehensive Plan

Be sure to check out City of Fort Wayne On The Move with Councilwoman at Large Michelle Chambers Episode 4: Parks & Recreation  She speaks with Steve McDaniel, Director and Alec Johnson, Deputy Director of Planning about all things Parks & Recreation! 

Visit the Park Foundation Pavilion in Promenade Park (202 W. Superior Street) on January 21 from 5-7 pm to give your input at the Treeline District Open House.  Questions?  Contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  



Stop in Sears Pavilion in Indian Village Park on January 29th from 5-7 pm to give your input at the Foster Park Entrance Design Open House. Questions?  Contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  


Individual Park Master Plans

Hanna Homestead Park Master Plan

 
Following a year of planning and public input, Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce that the proposed Hanna Homestead Park Master Plan has been completed and approved by the Board of Park Commissioners earlier in 2024.  The plan was developed in coordination and partnership with a neighborhood steering committee comprised of representatives from the area surrounding the park. The plan is a response to the committee’s desire to thoughtfully make needed improvements to this beloved neighborhood park.

The plan view illustration identifies all components of the proposed plan.

The master plan includes the following improvements:

• A new, rentable park pavilion
• Large plaza space flanking the pavilion, for neighborhood festivals and rentals
• New 2 to 5 year old and 5 to 12 year old playground with safety surfacing
• New interactive water feature
• New full-sized and kid’s sized basketball courts with player benches
• A full perimeter, paved walking loop
• New landscaping and shade trees throughout
• New site lighting
• New seating to include benches and seat walls
• A central public art piece reflective of the neighborhood culture and spirit
• New signage including two entry arches

While this plan is not currently funded, we believe this proposed master plan sets the vision for future redevelopment of Hanna Homestead Park should funding be secured.

Please send any comments to the Deputy Director of Planning/Development, Chad Shaw at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 260-427-6027 (direct).



Franke Park Renaissance Groundbreaking/progress

 
Franke Park Renaissance is the first phase of a Centennial master plan to restore/renovate Fort Wayne’s largest park and also meet the needs of today’s citizens. This 2019 plan was made as we prepared to celebrate for the 100^th anniversary of Franke Park in 2021. With statistically valid input from stakeholders (neighbors, BMX, mountain bikers and users of the Children’s Zoo, Foellinger Theatre and Day Campers), 1,400 surveys, 4,000 unique project website visitors and numerous open house guests, our department created a three-phase master plan. The resulting plan and components of Phase I include:

• A new entrance off of Goshen Avenue to accommodate vehicular and pedestrian access has been complete, along with a new bridge spanning Spy Run Creek. The road leads to the highest and most prominent point in Franke Park. This opens up an underused area of the park for a growing population with increasing needs for more recreational opportunities. Read more....
• A state-of-the-art, year-round pavilion was officially opened in December. While its beautiful architecture is reminiscent of historic features in the park, it also introduces soaring views of the natural beauty surrounding it. The multi-use pavilion has a grand view of the park, and is now the largest pavilion in our park system, and expands recreational programs and rental capacity to 400+ people.  Available to book now for rentals starting January 2, 2025. 
• A second phase of the restoration of Spy Run Creek has been completed.  This project stabilized the failing streambanks, increases flood storage, and provides ecological benefits through improved water quality and animal habitat, in addition to increasing the recreational value of the stream. 
• Phase I Project Budget = $22.9  million 

Franke Master Plan

Moody Park Redevelopment




Moody Park Master Plan: Completed and adopted by the Board of Park Commissioners.    

Check out the: Moody Park Redevelopment plan



Packard Park Redevelopment Plan

 
Groundbreaking for Packard Park took place in late 2024, with construction to take place over the next several months.  Completion and reopening of the park is anticipated to take place in late spring 2025.  It will feature:

• Two new playgrounds, event lawn and event plaza
• A 1/8-mile perimeter walking path. New pedestrian connections to the neighborhood.
• Significant landscaping improvements including planting of shade trees, ornamental trees, and general landscape improvements.
• Opportunities for public art referencing the musical Packard Piano Company history of the property.
• Project budget = $2 million
• Check out additional information on the Packard Park Redevelopment on Engage Fort Wayne
  
  

Brewer Park Redevelopment

 

Groundbreaking for Brewer Park took place in late 2024, with construction to take place over the next several months.  Completion and reopening of the park is anticipated to take place in late spring 2025.  It will feature:

• Two new playgrounds with a splash pad, covered pavilion and restrooms.
• A ¼ mile perimeter walking path. 2 new basketball courts and new pedestrian connections to the neighborhood.
• Significant landscaping improvements including planting of shade trees, ornamental trees, and a new art garden.
• Project budget = $2.6 million
• Check out additional information on the Brewer Park Redevelopment on Engage Fort Wayne
   

The Reservoir Park Master Plan Steering Committee, made up of neighborhood leaders and volunteers,  has established neighborhood goals for the redevelopment of Reservoir Park. Fort Wayne Parks empowered and partnered with the community to hold a series of public input meetings over the last year. The results of that input has been summarized, and verified with the steering committee. Park landscape architects will now take the findings from the public input, weigh those findings against the neighborhood goals and develop a draft master plan. That draft will be shared with the committee for review and comment. Following any revisions, the plan will be finalized, cost estimates completed, and shared with the neighborhood for any final comments before being recommended for adoption by the Board of Park Commissioners..

 If you are looking for a planning document that is not listed, please contact  Chad Shaw, 260-427-6027.