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The Albert G. Jennings Center
1330 McCulloch Street
Directions
General Park Map
(260) 427-6700
Jennings Center continues to fulfill its unique mission, by providing activities for people of all ages in such areas as athletics, club organization, crafts, skill development and food service. All activities are supervised by a highly committed and trained staff. All programs are free.
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Jennings Recreation Center went on a field trip to the ACPL downtown to take part in their Black History Treasure Hunt Activity and get new Rosa Parks Library cards!
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Jennings Center Programming
Sign up for Summer programming at Jennings or Weisser TODAY. Sign up for Summer Programming.
PLEASE NOTE:
School hours are Monday-Thursday, 3-7 pm, Friday 3-6 pm.
Jennings Center Supervisor
Supervisor of Jennings, (260) 427-6701
Adult Programs at Jennings Center
Check out the fliers below for spring classes & events happening at Jennings Center!
Please note, Adult Lunch and Games dates for April and May:
Fridays, 11:30 am-2:30 pm
April 12th and 26th
May 10th and 24th
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Jennings Center Oral History Project
The recorded oral history videos document the history and impact on the youth of the East Central Neighborhood. The oral history videos are valuable recorded evidence of the cultural history of the Jennings Center; they foster pride in the cultural history and diversity of southeast Fort Wayne. Learn more....
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Join Our Team!
Recreation Leaders engage and interact with youth, lead games, and provide guidance and mentoring at three community centers. Must be 18 or older, meet all qualifications and pass a background check and drug test. Learn More...
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Jennings Center kids shared a photo op. with Mayor Tom Henry at the 75th Celebration on July 26th!
Summer 75th Anniversary Celebration
Recently we had a very successful 75th Anniversary Celebration! We started off the morning with a Press Conference where our children presented the Mayor with special art work that he will keep in the Mayor's Office (check out the link to learn more) and ended with a carnival complete with horse and buggy rides, a petting zoo, carnival games, a virtual reality play station, face painting, and of course lots of FOOD and dessert!
2023 Albert Jennings Center Scholarship
Applications are being accepted for the 2023 Jennings Center Scholarship now through 5:00 p.m. on May 26, 2023. Scholarship amounts up to $500 will be awarded by the Jennings Center Advisory Council. To apply, download the application and follow instructions. Completed applications may be mailed to Jennings Center Scholarship, 1615 Wallace Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46803 or emailed with subject "Jennings Center Scholarship" to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Download Jennings Center Scholarship application.
2023 Scholarship Recipients
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2023 Jennings Center Scholarship recipients with Board members. From left to right, John Dixie on end; Rev. Willie Gilbert. Sincerity - Norfolk State University, College, Tyleah - Ball State, Makayla - Spelman University, Jaya - IU Fort Wayne, Anita Dortch
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Some of the Jennings Center youth attending the McKinnie Commons Lighting Ceremony.
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2023 Wassail Reunion!
Thanks to all that came to the 70th Wassail Reunion! Check out the two photo collages! If you have photos from the event you would like to share, send a message to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Walk in the Park
Check out the segment on the Wassail Reunion Event on the Walk in the Park and make plans to participate in 2024!