Roosevelt Park

Size in acres: 1.5

Since 1919

Roosevelt Park is located east of the intersection of Main Street and Camp Allen Drive next to the St. Mary's River.  It has rivergreenway access and is only a short distance away from Orff Park. For more detailed location information, check out the General Park Map or Roosevelt Park Map .

History

The park property was acquired in 1919 and the people in that area at the time desired the park be called Theodore Roosevelt Park.  A movement was then started to secure funds from which to erect within the park a memorial to Mr. Roosevelt who was our 26th President and has been ranked by scholars as one of the greatest US Presidents.

For additional history and photos, check out the Roosevelt History Powerpoint!

Rudisill Park

Size in acres: .10

Since 1976

Rudisill Park is located at the intersection of Fairfield Avenue and Rudisill Boulevard.  For more detailed location information, check out the General Park Map  or Driving Directions.

History

The park was dedicated as Rudisill Mini Park on May 15, 1976. Speakers included Mayor Robert Armstrong. There was a presentation of both flag and colors and included music from the Bishop Luers High School Band.

This park is in an area of natural open space at the intersection of two major roads.  A park bench is conveniently located for those who want to relax.

Program Philosophy & Objective

To serve as a catalyst in providing an avenue for citizen involvement that will generate community pride through personal interaction and ownership of Fort Wayne's playgrounds. By organizing this volunteer effort to cleanup playgrounds on a regular basis, adults help to provide safe and inviting places for our city's youth. The program also generates a broader awareness to the importance of fun and unstructured play for the health of our children.


Current Adopt A Playground Groups in 2023:

The Fort Wayne Publishing Company has adopted Franke Park and  Bloomingdale and Camp Allen are both adopted by Smith Academy for Excellence. If this is of interest to your group, please check out all the information below.  We would love to have you assist us with keeping all of the wonderful playgrounds in city parks looking their absolute best.

Mayor's Day of Recognition for National Service
Klug Park    

In 2019, Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Director Steve McDaniel and Volunteer Center Executive Director Ana Etter joined Mayor Henry at Klug Park to thank the group of volunteers who came out to mulch the park. Representatives from the Volunteer Center, Maple Seed Farms, Benchmark, Infitinty Outdoor Services, and Senior Volunteers from RSVP were in attendance to assist.

Program Policies

The adopting organization commits to a three-year period, cleaning up their playground three-times each year. These cleanups need to be scheduled for the early spring through fall.
 


 
A sign with the name of your group will be placed near the playgrounds, indicating your public service adoption for three years.

Program Tasks

Appropriate tasks (examples)
Litter pick up
Raking & sweeping
Weeding around playground
Painting if approved by Parks Department
Unique tasks can be considered for each playground after discussing with the Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Department 

• Additional training & materials for special projects, if indicated 
  
   

Program Information

If you are interested in the Adopt A Playground Program, please check out the forms/information below:

Fort Wayne Adopt A Playground Agreement

City of Fort Wayne Hold Harmless Release

Adopt A Playground Program Evaluation

Current Adopt A Playground Groups

For More Information 

If you are interested in learning more about the Adopt A Playground program, or if your group or organization would like to schedule a one-day park clean-up, please submit the Adopt a Playground Form.

Packard Park 

Size in acres: 4.5

Since 1937

Packard Park is located at Fairfield Avenue and Packard Avenue.  For more detailed location information, check out the General Park Map  or Packard Park Map 

History

In June of 1933 the Park Board purchased from George B. Buist, with the Packard Piano Company the land which is now known as Packard Park.  The land was purchased for $12,000.   


 

Ground Breaking Celebration for Packard Park Renovations


Mayor Sharon Tucker, Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Director Steve McDaniel, community leaders, funding partners and neighborhood representatives celebrated the first steps of a reconceived master plan with a ground-breaking ceremony for the renovations of Packard Park.

The ground breaking follows five years of Park planning and public input from the highly engaged surrounding neighborhoods. This $1.9 million project is supported with American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds and an Investing in Neighborhoods Now grant (INN) by the City of Fort Wayne on behalf of the Southwest Area Partnership. In addition, the renovations to Packard Park were one of the goals in the Packard 2030 Neighborhood Plan.  

Read more....

• Check out additional information on the Packard Park Redevelopment on Engage Fort Wayne
  

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Indiana's First Beasley Outdoor Futsal Courts 

This year Demarcus Beasley visited the courts and played Futsal with other Fustal lovers!

Pavilion

Packard Park features an open air shelter with tables for picnicking that is available on a first come/first served basis.

Playground

Children will be entertained all day by this playground with multiple slides, a swing set and other amenities.

Softball Diamond

Packard also features a softball diamond with bleacher seating for spectators.