All 2016 Releases

December 8, 2016

For Immediate Release

Contact:        Natalie Eggeman (260-427-6028)

                        Public Information Officer

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Riverfront Advisory Committee Recommends Approval                                                                                                          

Fort Wayne, Ind. – Progress continues to be made on riverfront development efforts. The Riverfront Advisory Committee on Tuesday reviewed updated Riverfront Development designs and has unanimously recommended that the Park Board approve the Final Phase One Riverfront Development Designs. The Park Board will consider the recommendation during today’s 4 pm meeting at the Botanical Conservatory.

December 7, 2016

For Immediate Release

Contact:        Natalie Eggeman (260-427-6028)

                       Public Information Officer

Fort Wayne, IN: Mayor Tom Henry and Parks & Recreation Director Al Moll today provided an update on the 2016 capital improvement projects in our parks and facilities operated by the Parks & Recreation Department. Over 60 projects were started and completed in 2016 and more than 30 projects are still in progress. In total, the City of Fort Wayne invested close to $3 million in Parks & Recreation Department improvements in 2016.

December 2, 2016

For Immediate Release

Contact:        Natalie Eggeman (260-427-6028)

                        Public Information Officer

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Fort Wayne, Ind. – Progress continues to be made on riverfront development efforts. The Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Department will recommend The Hagerman Group, a construction management and general construction company based in Fort Wayne, to be construction manager of the first phase of riverfront development. This recommendation is subject to Park Board and City Council approval. 

November 29, 2016

For Immediate Release

Contact:        Natalie Eggeman (260-427-6028)

                       Public Information Officer

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Saturday, December 3, 1 – 5 pm: $5 per car

Fort Wayne, IN: Sleigh bells ring at Salomon Farm Park during Christmas on the Farm! Get bundled up and bring your family out to the farm for plenty of photo ops and family-friendly activities, including: horse drawn wagon rides, a petting zoo, a holiday market, a scavenger hunt, a chance to visit with Father Christmas and to write him a postcard too.