All 2015 Releases

Holiday Programming Cancellations

June 26, 2015

For Immediate Release

Contact: Natalie Eggeman (260-427-6028)

Public Information Officer

Fort Wayne, IN—Due to fact that FWCS will not be delivering lunches and snacks on July 3, the following Parks & Recreation sites will not have supervised programming on July 3^rd or 4^th:

McMillen Park Community Center, Weisser Park Youth Center, Cooper Community Center, Jennings Recreation Center, the Lifetime Sports Academy, and all of the Summer Playground sites.

Foster Park Closed for Extensive Clean-Up

June 22, 2015

For Immediate Release

Contact: Natalie Eggeman (260-427-6028)\

Public Information Officer

Fort Wayne, Ind—Foster Park will remain closed while Parks & Recreation work crews remove the debris left by flood waters.

What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in July

June 22, 2015

For Immediate Release

Contact: Natalie Eggeman (260-427-6028)

Public Information Officer

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Garden of Pollinators -- 13^th Annual Live Butterfly Exhibit

Through July 5

What is pollination? Why is it important? We are all familiar with butterflies and honeybees, but did you know that other animals pollinate flowers? Beetles, bats and flies are among the surprising cast of characters who assist plants in seed production. During this year’s live butterfly exhibit, visitors can learn more about pollinators and why humans depend on them.

MAYOR CELEBRATES CITY BEING NAMED “PLAYFUL CITY USA” FOR SIXTH TIME

June 18, 2015

For Immediate Release

Contact:

Natalie Eggeman

Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation

260-427-6028

Fort Wayne, IN—Mayor Tom Henry was joined Wednesday by Director Al Moll to announce Fort Wayne’s sixth Playful City USA designation during the Parks & Recreation’s neighborhood carnival at Lakeside Park.