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2016
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in January
Community to activate winter weather contingency plan
Rescheduled Artist Reception
Lakeside Park Ice Rink Open
5th Annual Winterval Celebration Downtown
Southern Style Cooking: Healthy Soul Food
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in February
St. Marys Pathway Detour
Park Board Commissioner Appointed & Park Board President Named
New Early Dementia Program at Community Center
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in March
Golf Courses NOW Open
Great Park Pick Up – Volunteers Needed
Parks & Recreation Aquatic Safety Staff Receive Gold Award for 6th Time
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in May
Inaugural Great Park Pick Up a Success
CITY CELEBRATES ARBOR DAY
Shoaff Park Public Input Meeting
New Manager Named for Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory
Sunday Concert at Foellinger Theatre Cancelled
MAYOR CELEBRATES CITY BEING NAMED “PLAYFUL CITY USA” FOR SEVENTH TIME
Parks and Recreation Announces Change in the Forestry Department
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in June
Extending Hours at Camp Canine
Rivercamp: New Summer Camp for Youth
It’s Time to Get in the Games:
Travis Tritt Price Correction
Empyrean Opens New Restaurant in the Botanical Conservatory
FOELLINGER THEATRE CONCERT UPDATE
Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Department Expanding Free Food Service for Youth
Juneteenth Celebration
Jazzworks! Set for Saturday Evening
Lifetime Sports Academy Presents Awards
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in August
City Pool Closing Schedule & Dippin’ Dogs Event
Memorial Pool Closed
August Board Meeting Date Change
Lions Park Tennis/Pickleball Courts Closing
McMillen Park Community Center Closed September 5-11
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in September
Mayor Henry Leads Grand Opening of Franklin School Park
Explore Japanese Culture at Event to Honor Sister City Takaoka
Great Tree Canopy Comeback: Volunteers Needed
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in October
Surprise Cinema!
Splash Pads Closing for 2016 Season
Weisser Park Community Center Closed
Botanical Conservatory Closed
Botanical Conservatory Closed Until Friday
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in November and Early December
Lawton Cannon Monument Installation
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in December
Christmas on the Farm
The Hagerman Group to be Recommended Construction Management Firm for Phase One Riverfront Development Project
Investing in our Future: Commitment to Maintain and Improve Parks
Updated Riverfront Development Designs Unveiled
Park Board Approves Updated Riverfront Development Designs
2012
Winter Happenings at the Botanical Conservatory
Enrollment Open for Youth Programs
Parks & Recreation Youth Centers Closing at 6 pm
Detour Around Water Filtration Plant
Huey Lewis and the News Coming to Foellinger Theatre
What's Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in March
Davy Jones Concert Canceled
Taylor's Dream Boundless Playground Recognized
Herman's Hermits Starring Peter Noone
City Golf Courses Open
What's Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in April
Foster Park Tulips on Display
An Evening with Huey Lews and the News Sold Out
Phone and E-Mail Unavailable Friday Morning
City Celebrates Arbor Day by Honoring Foster Park 100th Anniversary
What's Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in May
Mayor Celebrates City Being Named "Playful City USA" for the Third Time
What’s Happening in the Parks in May
Mother’s Day Plant Sale
MAYOR’S RESTORATION FUNDING PROGRAM PAVES WAY FOR NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENTS
Allow Extra Time for Sold Out Huey Lewis Concert
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in June
Splash Pads Opening Friday for 2012
Shoaff Park Splash Pad Opening for 2012
What’s Happening at Foellinger Theatre in June
Senior Games
Opening Day at McMillen Park’s Lifetime Sports Academy
Splash Pad Hours Extended (2012)
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in July
Park Foundation Officers Named
Fireworks Prohibited in City Parks
Johnny Appleseed Park Closing to Vehicular Traffic
100 Years of Foster Park
Foster Park’s 100th Year Celebration – July 27 & 28
What’s Happening in the Parks
Memorial Pool Closed
Foster Park Entrance Closed During Friday’s Celebration
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in August
Memorial Pool Will Open Thursday
Lifetime Sports Academy Presents Awards
Memorial Pool Closing August 5
What’s Happening at Foellinger Theatre
Taylor’s Dream Therapy Guides Available
Harambee Festival and Parade
Ronald G. Repka Memorial Park Dedicated
City Park Master Plan Input Meeting
SALOMON FARM FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL
Community Center Showcase—35 Years and Going Strong
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in October
Splash Pads Close for 2012 Season
City Youth Centers Participate in Safe Haven Classic
What’s Happening in the Parks October 20th
Lindenwood Turns 25 and Celebrates Boy Scout Contributions
11th Annual Great Tree Canopy Comeback
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in November
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in December
Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Holiday Gift Ideas
Celebrate Christmas on the Farm
Holiday Children’s Gently Used Book Swap & Sale
2013
SKATING PONDS CLOSED
SKATING PONDS CLOSED-January 8th
Winterval
Ice Skating Not Safe at Outdoor Ponds
Ice Is Dangerous; Skating Not Safe at Outdoor Ponds
Jungle Adventure Day at Botanical Conservatory
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in March
Park Board President Named
City Park Master Plan Public Review & Presentation
City Golf Courses Opening
Community Center Activities Cancelled
Botanical Conservatory Volunteer Celebration Postponed
Community Center Classes and Luncheon Cancelled
Easter in the Garden at Botanical Conservatory
Legendary Group Chicago Headlines Another Stellar Season
McMillen Park Community Center Architect Chosen
McMillen Park Legacy Project Moves Forward
Citizen-Match Ash Tree Removal Program
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in April
“Revealing Our Rivers” Initiative
“Revealing Our Rivers” Initiative POSTPONED until May 4
Calling for Trike-Riding Tots and Young Sprinters
CITY CELEBRATES ARBOR DAY AT WAYNEDALE ELEMENTARY
Firm Chosen for Youth Sports
MAYOR CELEBRATES CITY BEING NAMED "Playful City USA" for Fourth Time
Mother's Day Plant Sale
Playground Safety Seminar
Reunion to Honor Weisser Youth Center
Pools & Splash Pads Opening for 2013
Youth Summer Activities
General Electric Company Donates WWI Memorial to City
It’s Time to Get in the Games
Buckner Park Public Input Meeting
Opening Day at McMillen Park’s Lifetime Sports Academy
City Golf Courses Celebrating Milestone Anniversaries
Buddy Guy to Perform at Foellinger Theatre
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in July
Park Foundation Election Results
Amanda Blumenherst to Offer FREE Golf Clinic to Public
Intergenerational Activities
Youth Sports Community Assessment and Market Potential Study
Junior Golf Tour Celebrates 30th Anniversary
City unveils McMillen Community Center plans
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in August
Lifetime Sports Academy Presents Awards
Mayor applauds planned improvements to Parks
Harambee Festival and Parade
Lincoln Financial Group Employees Spruce Up Franke Park Pavilions
Rivergreenway Detour During Bridge Reconstruction
City Youth Centers Participate in Safe Haven Classic
UPDATED: Rivergreenway Detours
Splash Pads Close for 2013 Season
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in October
Public Invited to Safe Haven Open Houses
12th Annual Great Tree Canopy Comeback!
First Little Free Library in City Park
Free Breakfast and Golf for Veterans on Veteran’s Day
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in November
Large Spruce Trees Wanted
Christmas on the Farm
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in December
2014
Skating Ponds Remain Closed (Jan. 3, 2014)
Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Classes Cancelled Tuesday and Wednesday
Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Classes Cancelled Friday
High Places, Hidden Spaces Exhibit Postponed
Park Board President Named
SKATING PONDS NOW CLOSED
Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Classes/Activities Cancelled Tuesday January 21
Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Classes/Activities Cancelled Friday January 24
Parks & Recreation Gymnastics in Motion Classes NOT Cancelled on January 24
Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Classes/Activities Cancelled Monday-Jan. 27
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in February
Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Classes/Activities Cancelled Tuesday January 28
SKATING PONDS DANGEROUS January 29
Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation EVENING Classes/Activities Cancelled Today-2/4/2014
Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Classes/Activities Cancelled Wednesday/Feb. 5
Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Classes/Activities Cancelled Thursday 2/6
Bagel Station Uptown Changes Saturday Hours
Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Classes Cancelled Monday evening
Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Classes/Activities Cancelled Tuesday, February 18
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in March
Macy’s Matching Donations to Lawton Park
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in April
City Golf Courses NOW Open
Tuskegee Airman Leslie Edwards to Speak at Weisser Park Youth Center
World Famous Foreigner to Headline Foellinger Theatre
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in May
City Pools & Splash Pads Opening 2014 Memorial Day Weekend
Parks & Recreation Task Force Donating and Collecting for Community Harvest Food Bank
Mayor Celebrates City Being Named "Playful City USA" for the Fifth Time
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in June
Parks & Recreation Employee Task Force Donates to Community Harvest Food Bank
Foster Park Pavilion #2 Repaired
It’s Time to Get in the Games:Fun, friendship and fitness!
THE BEACH BOYS PERFORMING AT FOELLINGER THEATRE
MCMILLEN PARK COMMUNITY CENTER DEDICATED
FOREIGNER CONCERT AT FOELLINGER THEATRE SOLD OUT
Willie Nelson Concert Cancelled
Additional Seats for Sold-Out Foreigner Concert and Styx Concert
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in July
Additional Seats for Beach Boys Concert
Foreigner Concert Sold Out Again
Vintage Car Owners Invited to Display Vehicles During Beach Boys Concert
City Pools Receive Excellent Report in Random Audit
Foellinger Concert Cancelled—Replaced by FREE Rock Concert
ZZ TOP PERFORMING AT FOELLINGER THEATRE
Lifetime Sports Academy Presents Awards
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in August
Beware: Online Ticket Scalpers
Concert on the Farm
Fort Wayne Celebrates Bird Town Indiana Designation
ZZ Top Concert Cancelled
Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Safe Haven Events
Active Aging Week
Fall Harvest Festival
Splash Pads Closing for 2014 Season
Fall Harvest Festival Cancelled Today
Handmade Homemade Sale at Salomon Farm
Great Tree Canopy Comeback: Volunteers and Donations Needed
Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Department Earns National Accrediation-Again
New Grandparent Membership at Botanical Conservatory
GREAT TREE CANOPY COMEBACK:
What's Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in November
Update: City Golf Courses
General Anthony Wayne Statue Rededicated
Largest Indoor Playground in Region
Holiday Happenings in the Parks
IPRA Awards of Excellence
What's Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in December
Demolition work begins on former Franklin School
Parks & Recreation Holiday Facility Schedule
2015
City warming station to remain open through Thursday
Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Classes Cancelled Today
City warming station to remain open through Friday
Changing Tides at the Botanical Conservatory
SKATING PONDS CLOSED
Winterval
Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Classes Cancelled Today
Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Classes Cancelled February 5, 2015
City of Fort Wayne warming station update
Re:Create – Upcycle Art Event at the Botanical Conservatory
Black History Bowl Will Go On Today
Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Classes Cancelled Today-Feb. 19, 2015
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in March
Parks & Recreation Classes Cancelled March 3, 2015
The Making of “Changing Tides”
Taylor’s Dream Voted 21 out of 50 Best Playgrounds
LSA TO SPONSOR First Tee Golf Program in FWCS
City Golf Courses Opening Friday
2015 Foellinger Theatre Concert and Movie Series Announced
Summer Employment Opportunities
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in May
FootGolf Grand Opening Event
Veterans Invited to Play Golf for Free on City Golf Courses
Rock Legend Leon Russell to Perform with Willie Nelson at Foellinger Theater May 19
Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Celebrating “110 Years of Family Fun” with a Free Community Party
Northside Pool & Splash Pads Opening 2015 Memorial Day Weekend
Huey Lewis & the News bring "The Heart of Rock & Roll" to Foellinger Theatre July 15th
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in June
Kokedama: Make & Take
It’s Time to Get in the Games:
2015 Street Tree Application Program
Amanda Blumenhurst Freimann’s Golf Clinic and Media Interviews Cancelled
Lakeside Park Neighborhood Carnival Moved Inside Pavilions
Flooding in Fort Wayne Parks
MAYOR CELEBRATES CITY BEING NAMED “PLAYFUL CITY USA” FOR SIXTH TIME
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in July
Foster Park Closed for Extensive Clean-Up
Holiday Programming Cancellations
Update on Park Closures As of June 29
Volunteers Wanted to Clean Storm Ravaged Parks
Clint Black & Don McLean to Perform at Foellinger Theatre
City Pool Closing Schedule
Lifetime Sports Academy Presents Awards
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in August
Camp Canine Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in September
Clint Black Concert Cancelled
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in October
Foster Park Golf Course Reopens Friday
Great Tree Canopy Comeback: Volunteers Needed
Anything But the Car: Walk/Run/Bike to Work Day
Active Aging Week Celebrated at Parks & Recreation Facilities
Volunteers Needed for Literacy Program at McMillen Park Community Center
Investing in our Future: Commitment to Maintain and Improve Parks
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in November
Free Veterans Day Breakfast
Two City Golf Courses Closing for Season
Mayor Henry Leads Groundbreaking Ceremony for Franklin School Park
Foster Golf Course Closing for Season
Purdue Cardinal Community Hoops & Managed Health Services (MHS) Donate Funds to Improve Basketball Court at Jennings Recreation Center
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in December
Holiday Happenings in Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Youth Centers
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in January
2017
Riverfront Fort Wayne Educational Series: River Water Quality
January Park Board Meeting Cancelled
What’s Happening @ Riverfront Fort Wayne
6th Annual Winterval Celebration Downtown
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in February
Park Board Organizational Board Meeting
Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Day Camp Registration Open
Riverfront Development Updates
Park Board President Named
Riverfront Development Progress Continues with the Old Fort and Headwaters Park Bank Stabilization Project
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in March
Weisser Park Youth Center Closed
Fort Wayne Board of Park Commissioners Closes on Final Three Riverfront Properties
2017 Foellinger Theatre Concert and Movie Series Announced
City Golf Courses Opening
Barenaked Ladies Added to Foellinger Theatre Lineup
New Riverfront Fort Wayne Program and Events Manager Named
Buckner Park Entrance Restrictions
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in April
Mayors Day of Recognition for National Service
Northeast Indiana Regional Development Authority Approves Funding for Riverfront Development Phase 1
Community Unity - Neighborhood Family Fun Nights
Public Meeting: Memorial Park Proposals
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in May
Golf Discounts to Celebrate Anniversaries
CITY CELEBRATES ARBOR DAY
Saturday’s Little Explorers Science Series Cancelled
4th Annual Community Extravaganza
Foster Park Closed
Foster Park Open
Northside Pool & Splash Pads Opening 2017 Memorial Day Weekend
MAYOR CELEBRATES CITY BEING NAMED “PLAYFUL CITY USA” FOR EIGHTH TIME
Riverfront Contracts Approved
Foster and McMillen Park Golf Courses Closed
Lifetime Sports Academy Beginning Monday, June 5
Foster Park Golf Course Closed
Foster Park Golf Course Opening Today
It’s Time to Get in the Games:
Juneteenth Celebration
United States Air Force Band to Perform Free Concert
Memorial Pool Opening
Albert G. Jennings Scholarships Awarded
Jennings Recreation Center: Free HEAL Classes
Summer Solstice Celebration
Park Foundation Donates to Riverfront Development
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in July
Mayor Henry Leads Ceremonial Groundbreaking for Promenade Park
Memorial Pool Opening Saturday
Artists Share their Designs for Promenade Park Sculpture
Limited Access to Foster Park Entrance- July 25 - 27
Lifetime Sports Academy Presents 2017 Awards
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in August
What’s Happening in Neighborhood Programs
Waynedale Park Splash Pad Closing at 2:30 pm
City Pool Closing Schedule
Evergreens Needed for Botanical Conservatory’s Holiday Exhibit
Community Unity Nights
Promenade Park Sculpture Chosen
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in September
McMillen Park Community Center- Closing September 1 - 10
Camp Canine Closed During Johnny Appleseed Festival
Master Plan Public Hearing
Active Aging Week Celebrated
Community Center’s 40th Anniversary Celebration
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in October
What’s Happening @ Riverfront Fort Wayne in October
Great Tree Canopy Comeback: Volunteers Needed
Splash Pads Closing for 2017 Season
Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory Announces Participation in New Group Membership, MAP
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in November
Buckner Park Closing
Mayor Henry Leads Celebration:Completion of Franklin School Park Project
Annual Community Kwanzaa Celebration
2018
Parks & Recreation Website: Online Class Registration Temporarily Unavailable During Planned Maintenance
All Parks & Recreation Department Gymnastics in Motion Classes Cancelled Tonight
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in February
City Takes Next Steps in Future Phases of Riverfront Development Implementation:Request-for-Qualifications Issued Today
Al Moll to retire as Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Director
Park Board President Named
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in March
Google Trekker puts Indiana Parks and Trails on the map
2018 Foellinger Theatre Concert and Movie Series Announced
City Golf Courses Opening
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in April
Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department’s Community Unity Program is Finalist in Showcase
Mayors Day of Recognition for National Service
Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department’s Community Unity Program Wins Out-of-School Champions Showcase
Access to Buckner and Salomon Farm Parks
“Bugs!” Live Butterfly Exhibit
Fort Wayne Receives Tree City USA Recognition, Growth Award
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in May
Northside Pool & Splash Pads Opening 2018 Memorial Day Weekend
5th Annual Community Extravaganza
First Section of Riverfront Bank Stabilization Project Nearing Completion
Dragon Boat Team Registration Open
What’s Happening @ Riverfront Fort Wayne
INTERNATIONAL SOCCER STAR AND CITY NATIVE TO BRING SMALL-SIDED SOCCER TO HOMETOWN
Modest Mouse to Perform at Foellinger Theatre- Previews $500,000 Improvement Project
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in June
McMillen Pool Opening Delayed
Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Golf Course Update
4th Annual Dragon Boat Race & Activities: CANCELLED
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in July/August
Indiana’s First Beasley Outdoor Futsal Courts Now Open
CANCELLED: The Beach Boys
Henry Lee Summer to Open for Grand Funk Railroad This Saturday
Rivergreenway Closure Due to Fence Installation
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in September-November
Opening Throw Championship Caliber Disc Golf Course
Lifetime Sports Academy Presents Awards
Cancelled: Jay Leno
City Pool Closing Schedule
Mayor Henry Leads Celebration: Completion of Wolf Family Learning Center Expansion
NIPSCO to Begin Project on St. Marys River
What’s Happening on the Riverfront: September 2018
Community Unity Neighborhood Family Fun Nights
Cooper and Weisser Park Youth Centers Closed Today
Community Unity Neighborhood Family Fun Nights
Evergreens Needed for Botanical Conservatory’s Holiday Show
What’s Happening on the Riverfront: October 2018
Great Tree Canopy Comeback: Volunteers Needed
Splash Pads Closing for 2018 Season
World War I Memorial Grove 100 Year Rededication
City Golf Courses Closing Dates
Franke Park Public Input Requested at Open House
What’s Happening on the Riverfront: November 2018
Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Lifeguard Staff Recognized
“WEIRD AL” YANKOVIC ANNOUNCES THE STRINGS ATTACHED TOUR
Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Weather Cancellations
Christmas on the Farm
What’s Happening on the Riverfront: December 2018
Cooper Community Center Tree Lighting
Annual Community Kwanzaa Celebration
Investing in our Future: Commitment to Maintain and Improve Parks
2019
Hundred Acre Wood Exhibit
What's Happening on the Riverfront: January 2019
Partnership Announced to Restore Foster Park Pavilion
Public Advisory Regarding Area Ponds
7th Annual Winterval Celebration Downtown
What’s Happening at the Conservatory
Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Announces House Catering Open Bid
Promenade Park Lease Agreement with Trubble Brewing
Park Board Officials Re-elected
Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Receives Award at Indiana Parks & Recreation Conference
What’s Happening at the Conservatory-March 2019
What’s Happening on the Riverfront-March 2019
City Golf Courses Opening; New Manager of Golf Operations
Fort Wayne Police to Conduct Training in Kreager Park
What’s Happening at the Conservatory-April 2019
California Country Superstar DWIGHT YOAKAM
Mayors Day of Recognition for National Service event at Klug Park
2019 Foellinger Theatre Concert Series Announced
Mayor Henry Announces Fort Wayne’s 29th Year of Tree City USA Recognition
Mayor Henry, Parks & Recreation Department and community leaders come together to break ground on Conservatory/Embassy Connector Project
Public Input Meeting About Arts United Property Options Agreement to be Held May 9
City, Parks and Recreation, and TinCaps partner to add batting cages at Hamilton Park Little League as part of Play Ball initiative
Promenade Park construction update; Weather impacts Grand Opening plans
The World’s Greatest Pink Floyd Show Brit Floyd at Foellinger Theatre
Northside Pool and Spraygrounds Opening Soon for 2019 season
Franke Park Master Plan Available for Public Viewing
Fundraising Campaign Begins for Foster Park Pavilion Restoration
What’s Happening in the Parks- Week of June 3, 2019
Mayor Henry and Parks and Recreation Director Steve McDaniel Kick-off the 2019 Senior Games
Mitch Ryder Concert is FREE Community Event on June 7
Parks and Recreation Department kicks off this year’s free Summer Playground Program
Fourth of July Hours for Parks and Recreation
Just Imagine Show Cancelled at Foellinger Theatre
Fundraising Campaign Begins for Foster Park Pavilion Restoration
What’s Happening in the Parks
Additional Seats Released for Collective Soul at Foellinger
What’s Happening in the Parks
Lifetime Sports Academy Presents Awards
What’s Happening in the Parks
Johnny Appleseed Park Restrooms to be Installed
FREE Community Concerts at Foellinger Theatre
Sculpture is First Unveiled Element of Promenade Park
What’s Happening in the Parks
Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Announces 2019 Pool Closing Dates
What’s Happening in the Parks
Rivergreenway Repair and Surfacing Near Swinney Park
What’s Happening in the Parks
Mayor Henry and Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Cut Ribbon on Restored Salomon Homestead
What’s Happening in the Parks
Parks and Recreation Bringing Conjure Coffee to Botanical Conservatory
New batting cages at Hamilton Park to help baseball players enhance their skills
Hurshtown Reservoir Closed to Recreational Users
Active Aging Week 2019 Starts September 23
Great Tree Canopy Comeback: Volunteers Needed
What’s Happening in the Parks
Hurshtown Reservoir Reopens Tuesday
Fort Wayne Park Spraygrounds Closing for 2019 Season
What’s Happening in the Parks
What’s Happening in the Parks
Community Unity Engagement Nights Return October 15
Mayor Henry and Parks and Recreation Director Steve McDaniel Open Conservatory Connector Project
DNR to Stock Spy Run Creek for Fishing Event October 26
What’s Happening in the Parks-Week of October 28, 2019
Veterans Can Enjoy Free Breakfast at Downtown Community Center on November 8
What’s Happening in the Parks
Parkview Tree Canopy Trail at Promenade Park to Close Temporarily for Upgrades
What’s Happening in the Parks-Week of November 11, 2019
Find Out What’s Next for Riverfront Fort Wayne
Community Unity Engagement Night November 19, 2019
What’s Happening in the Parks-Week of November 25, 2019
Conjure Coffee Opens Inside Botanical Conservatory
What’s Happening in the Parks
What’s Happening in the Parks-Week of December 9, 2019
Investing in our future: Commitment to Maintain and Improve Parks
What’s Happening in the Parks-Week of December 30, 2019
2020
What’s Happening in the Parks
Winterval 2020 Features New Farm Competition Event
Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Sending Needs Assessment Survey to Citizens
What’s Happening in the Parks-Week of January 20, 2020
REO Speedwagon Returning to Foellinger Theatre August 1
What’s Happening in the Parks - Week of January 27, 2020
What’s Happening in the Parks - Week of February 3, 2020
The Beach Boys to Appear at Foellinger Theatre
What’s Happening in the Parks - Week of February 10, 2020
Board of Park Commissioners Officials Re-elected
What’s Happening in the Parks - Week of February 17, 2020
Citizen-Match Tree Planting Program
What’s Happening in the Parks - Week of February 24, 2020
AIR SUPPLY TO PERFORM AT FOELLINGER THEATRE JUNE 5
Job Fair to Feature Seasonal Parks and Recreation Positions
Parkview Tree Canopy Trail at Promenade Park Open
What’s Happening in the Parks - Week of March 2, 2020
What’s Happening in the Parks - Week of March 9, 2020
City Golf Courses Opening Week of March 16, 2020
Riverfront Events Cancelled
Parks and Recreation Summer Job Fair Cancelled
Parks and Recreation Community Centers to Close
Parks and Recreation Youth Centers to Provide Free Dinners for Children
Community Unity for March 17th Cancelled
Botanical Conservatory Cancellations
Riverfront Events Cancelled
March 21 Butterfly Release Event Cancelled at Conservatory
Donation Opportunities for Parks and Recreation Meal Program
Fort Wayne Golf Courses to Close Effective March 21
Fort Wayne City Park Playgrounds Closed
Weisser Youth Center Closed Today
Weisser Youth Center Closed for Meal Service Through Friday
Parks and Recreation Meal Service Moves to McMillen Community Center
Fort Wayne Golf Courses Closed
Foellinger Theatre Announces “Music You Know By Heart” Series
Foellinger Theatre Welcomes DSL*Dire Straits Legacy on August 21
Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Closed Facilities
2020 Fiber Arts Festival Cancelled
Parks and Recreation Department Celebrates Tree City Week in Honor of Arbor Day
Hurshtown Reservoir Grand Opening Delayed to May 22
Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Celebrates 30th Tree City USA Award
Mother’s Day Plant Sale Goes Digital
Parks and Recreation Golf Courses to Reopen May 4
Parks and Recreation Department Announces Summer Program Changes
Foellinger Theatre Season Postponed to August 1
Parks and Recreation 2020 Day Camps Cancelled
Parks and Recreation to Open More Facilities May 22
What’s Happening in the Parks - Week of June 1, 2020
What’s Happening in the Parks - Week of June 8, 2020
Daddy Daughter Princess Ball Returns June 19
Outdoor Playgrounds and Spraygrounds Opening June 12
Downtown Community Center Opens June 15
Botanical Conservatory Opens June 14 with Present Tense, Future Calm Exhibit
Foellinger Theatre Concerts Postponed
What’s Happening in the Parks Week of June 15, 2020
Pawster Park Maintenance
What’s Happening in the Parks - Week of June 29, 2020
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in July 2020
What’s Happening in the Parks - Week of July 6, 2020
Promenade Park Kids Canal Closed for Maintenance
What’s Happening in the Parks - Week of July 13, 2020
Salomon Farm Park Fall Harvest Festival Cancelled
What’s Happening in the Parks - Week of July 27, 2020
Promenade Park Sprayground Closed Due to Power Outage
Celebrate Anniversary of Promenade Park at River, Set, Go!
Fort Wayne Community Youth Center Programs Accepting Registrations
Parks and Recreation and Wolf Family Cut Ribbon on Salomon Farm Park Covered Bridge
New Basketball Court Mural Unveiled at Carl O’Neal Memorial Park
What’s Happening in the Parks - Week of August 17, 2020
What’s Happening in the Parks - Week of August 24, 2020
What’s Happening in the Parks - Week of August 31, 2020
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory - September 2020
What’s Happening in the Parks - Week of September 7, 2020
Sunflower U-Pick to Begin September 9 at Salomon Farm Park
Fort Wayne Community Youth Centers Hiring Part-Time Staff
What’s Happening in the Parks - Week of September 14, 2020
Great Tree Canopy Comeback 2020: Volunteers Needed
What’s Happening in the Parks - Week of September 21, 2020
What’s Happening in the Parks - Week of September 28, 2020
Fort Wayne Park Spraygrounds Closing for Season Oct. 4
Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Honored with NIPSCO 2020 Luminary Award
What’s Happening in the Parks Week of October 5, 2020
What’s Happening at the Conservatory - October 2020
What’s Happening in the Parks - Week of October 12, 2020
Turnstone and Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Partner with Indianapolis NBA All-Star to Enhance Southeast Fort Wayne Basketball Courts
What’s Happening in the Parks - Week of October 19, 2020
What’s Happening in the Parks - Week of October 26, 2020
What’s Happening in the Parks - Week of November 2, 2020
Shoaff Park Golf Course to Remain Open
Promenade Park Honored with Awards
What’s Happening in the Parks - Week of November 9, 2020
Veterans Play Golf Free at Foster and McMillen Park
What’s Happening in the Parks - Week of November 16, 2020
What’s Happening in the Parks - Week of November 23, 2020
Parks and Recreation Youth Centers to Provide Free Dinners for Children
Registration Open for Online North Pole Stop N Shop and Wagon Rides
What’s Happening in the Parks - Week of November 30, 2020
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory - December 2020
What’s Happening in the Parks - Week of December 7, 2020
Parks and Recreation Youth Center Meal Service Suspended Temporarily
What’s Happening in the Parks - Week of December 14, 2020
Investing in our Future: Commitment to Maintain and Improve Parks
Reindeer Saturday Cancelled for December 19 at Botanical Conservatory
What’s Happening in the Parks - Week of December 21, 2020
2021
What’s Happening in the Parks - Week of January 4, 2021
What’s Happening in the Parks - Week of January 11, 2021
What’s Happening in the Parks - Week of January 18, 2021
Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Facilties Reopening January 25
What’s Happening in the Parks - Week of February 1, 2021
What’s Happening in the Parks - Week of February 15, 2021
Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Programs Change Due To Weather
Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Programs Change Due To Weather
What’s Happening in the Parks - Week of February 22, 2021
What’s Happening in the Parks - Week of March 1, 2021
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory - March
What’s Happening in the Parks - Week of March 8, 2021
City Golf Courses Opening; New Manager of Golf Operations
What’s Happening in the Parks - Week of March 15, 2021
June Foellinger Theatre Shows Rescheduled
What’s Happening in the Parks - Week of March 29, 2021
Parks and Recreation Opens Outdoor Fitness Park in Downtown Fort Wayne
Promenade Park to be Featured on National Television with Sammie Vance
What’s Happening in the Parks - Week of April 5, 2021
What’s Happening in the Parks - Week of April 12, 2021
Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Bringing Back Programs and Facilities in 2021
What’s Happening in the Parks - Week of April 19, 2021
What’s Happening in the Parks - Week of April 26, 2021
Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation to Give Free Tree Seedlings for Arbor Day
Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Celebrates 31st Tree City USA Award
What’s Happening in the Parks - Week of May 3, 2021
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory - May
New Restrooms Open at Promenade Park
What’s Happening in the Parks - Week of May 10, 2021
Construction at Promenade Park to Impact PNC Playground Hours
What’s Happening in the Parks - Week of May 17, 2021
Bachman Cummings to Perform at Foellinger Theatre
ILIZA SHLESINGER ANNOUNCES BACK IN ACTION TOUR
Pools and Water Playgrounds Opening Soon
What’s Happening in the Parks - Week of May 24, 2021
Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Unveils New Youth Center Kitchens
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory June 2021
What’s Happening in the Parks - Week of May 31, 2021
REO Speedwagon Performing at Foellinger Theatre July 31
What’s Happening on the Riverfront - June 2021
What’s Happening in the Parks - Week of June 7, 2021
John Fogerty Announced for July 15 At Foellinger Outdoor Theatre as First Show Of Summer
Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Kicks Off the 2021 Senior Games
What’s Happening in the Parks - Week of June 14, 2021
INCUBUS at Foellinger Outdoor Theatre September 6
Sweet Breeze Boat Tours to Resume on Fort Wayne’s Rivers
What’s Happening in the Parks - Week of June 21, 2021
George Thorogood & The Destroyers Good To Be Bad Tour - 40 Years of Rock
What’s Happening in the Parks - Week of June 28, 2021
Bachman Cummings Concert Rescheduled at Foellinger Theatre
Foellinger Theatre Offering Special Bachman Cummings BOGO Deal Through July 4
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory July 2021
What’s Happening on the Riverfront - July 2021
What’s Happening in the Parks - Week of July 5, 2021
What’s Happening in the Parks - Week of July 12, 2021
2021 Summer Concert Series Opens at Foellinger Theatre
What’s Happening in the Parks - Week of July 19, 2021
What’s Happening in the Parks - Week of July 26, 2021
Lifetime Sports Academy Presents 2021 Awards
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory - August 2021
What’s Happening in the Parks - Week of August 2, 2021
Shoaff Park Golf Course Closed August 7
Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Pool Closing Schedule
What’s Happening in the Parks - Week of August 9, 2021
Bachman Cummings Tour Cancelled, Including Foellinger Show
What’s Happening in the Parks - Week of August 16, 2021
DSL Dire Straits Legacy Tour Cancelled, Including Foellinger Show
Portion of Promenade Park and Rivergreenway Closed 8/17 for AEP Work
What’s Happening in the Parks - Week of August 23, 2021
What’s Happening in the Parks - Week of August 30, 2021
What’s Happening on the Riverfront - September 2021
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory - September 2021
Promenade Park Receives Urban Land Institute Award for Excellence
What’s Happening in the Parks - Week of September 6, 2021
What’s Happening in the Parks - Week of September 13, 2021
Megalflora Sculpture Unveiled at Botanical Conservatory
What’s Happening in the Parks - Week of September 20, 2021
Incubus at Foellinger Theatre Rescheduled for October 4
What’s Happening in the Parks - Week of September 27, 2021
Sweet Breeze Boat Tours Still Available
What’s Happening on the Riverfront - October 2021
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory - October 2021
What's Happening in the Parks-Week of October 4, 2021
Fort Wayne Park Spraygrounds and Hurshtown Reservoir Closing for Season
Final Sweet Breeze Boat Tours for 2021 Season
What’s Happening in the Parks - Week of October 11, 2021
Foster Park Golf Course Closed on Sunday, October 17
Great Tree Canopy Comeback: Volunteers Needed
Fort Wayne Park Golf Courses 2021 Closing Schedule
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory November 2021
What’s Happening on the Riverfront November 2021
What’s Happening in the Parks - Week of November 1, 2021
What’s Happening in the Parks - Week of November 8, 2021
Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Receives Two Awards from Indiana Park and Recreation Association
“Alpine Holiday” Opens November 20 at the Botanical Conservatory
What’s Happening in the Parks - Week of November 22, 2021
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory - December 2021
What’s Happening on the Riverfront - December 2021
What’s Happening in the Parks - Week of December 6, 2021
What’s Happening in the Parks - Week of December 13, 2021
What’s Happening in the Parks - Week of December 20, 2021
Investing in our Future: Commitment to Maintain and Improve Parks
2022
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory - January 2022
What’s Happening on the Riverfront - January 2022
What’s Happening in the Parks - Week of January 10, 2022
What's Happening in the Parks-Week of January 17, 2022
What's Happening in the Parks-Week of January 24, 2022
What's Happening in the Parks-Week of January 31, 2022
What's Happening in the Parks, Week of Feb. 7
What's Happening in the Parks, Week of Feb. 14
Board of Park Commissioners announce new officers and introduce two new members
What's Happening in the Parks, Week of Feb. 21
What's Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in March
Board of Park Commissioners to meet March 10
What's Happening at the Riverfront in March
City of Fort Wayne Golf Courses to Open March 16
What's Happening in the Parks: Mar. 14-20
Taylor's Dream Boundless Playground to receive routine upgrades
What's Happening in the Parks: Mar. 21-27
What's Happening in the Parks: Mar. 28-Apr. 3
City Golf Courses Close due to Weather Conditions
Foellinger Theatre Welcomes Lake Street Dive on August 9
What's Happening in the Parks: Apr. 4-10
Brit Floyd to Play at Foellinger Theatre, July 30
What's Happening in the Parks: Apr. 11-17
Five for Fighting and The Verve Pipe to Play at Foellinger Theatre, August 13
Board of Park Commissioners to hold monthly Board meeting, April 14
Applications now open for Citizen-Match Street Tree Program
Registration Opens for Free Tree Seedlings
What's Happening in the Parks: Apr. 18-24
Tommy DeCarlo, Boston Singer Since 2007 With American Idol's Rudy Cardenas at Foellinger Theatre, August 19
What's Happening in the Parks: Apr. 25 - May 1
Foellinger Theatre Hosts The Guess Who on July 28, Plus Tribute Bands and Summer Community Concerts
Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Celebrates 32nd Tree City USA Award
What's Happening in the Parks: May 2-8
What's Happening at the Riverfront in May
What's Happening at the Conservatory in May
What's Happening in the Parks: May 9-15
Melissa Etheridge to Play at Foellinger Theatre, August 2, 2022
Brett Eldredge to Play at Foellinger Theatre, September 23
What's Happening in the Parks: May 15-22
Board of Park Commissioners to hold monthly board meeting, May 19
Community Input Sought for Foster Park Golf Course
What's Happening in the Parks: May 23-29
Fort Wayne Youth Centers Offer Free Summer Programming
City Pools and Water Playgrounds Opening Soon
Historic 19th Century Wells Street Bridge Project Completed
What's Happening in the Parks: June 6-12
Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Kicks Off the 2022 Senior Games
Board of Park Commissioners to hold monthly board meeting, June 9
What's Happening at the Riverfront in June
What's Happening at the Conservatory in June
What's Happening in the Parks, June 13-19
Fort Wayne Area Community Band Cancels June 14 Concert
Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Offices to be closed in recognition of Juneteenth, June 20
What's Happening in the Parks, June 20-26
What's Happening in the Parks: June 27-July 3
Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation offices to be closed for Independence Day
What's Happening in the Parks: July 4-10
Fort Wayne Parks Responds to Storm Damage
What's Happening at the Conservatory in July
What's Happening on the Riverfront in July
Board of Park Commissioners to Hold Special Session
What's Happening in the Parks: July 11-17
Fort Financial Credit Union and Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Partner to Enhance Reservoir Park Basketball Courts With Support from the Fort Wayne Mad Ants
What's Happening in the Parks: July 18-24
Lifetime Sports Academy Players Finish Season With New Skills and Equipment
Parks Celebrates 75 Years of Franke Park Day Camp
What's Happening in the Parks: July 25-31
What's Happening in the Parks: August 1-7
City Pools to Close for the Season on August 6
What's Happening at the Conservatory in August
What's Happening at the Riverfront in August
What's Happening in the Parks: August 8-14
Board of Park Commissioners to Hold Monthly Board Meeting
What’s Happening in the Parks - August 15-21
What's Happening in the Parks: August 22-28
Northside Neighborhood Association, Heartland Church and Fort Wayne Parks Team-up to Install New Disc Golf Course, August 28
What's Happening in the Parks: August 29-September 4
Four Chess Tables with Seating Added to Freimann Square
What's Happening in the Parks: September 5-11
What's Happening at the Riverfront in September
What's Happening in the Parks: September 19-25
What's Happening in the Parks: September 26-Oct. 2
What's Happening in the Parks: October 3-9
Active Aging Week Begins October 3
What's Happening at the Riverfront in October
Great Tree Canopy Comeback Call for Volunteers
What's Happening in the Parks: October 10-16
Bidding has begun for Sammie's Bottle Cap Murals
Fort Wayne Parks Celebrates 30 New Outdoor Pickleball Courts
Community Input Requested for Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Five-year Master Plan
Board of Park Commissioners to hold monthly board meeting, October 13
What's Happening in the Parks: October 17-23
What's Happening in the Parks: October 24-30
Foster Park Golf Course Final Master Plan Drawings Ready for Public Viewing, Nov. 3
What's Happening in the Parks: Oct. 31-Nov. 6
Great Lakes Commission awards $200,000 for Spy Run Creek Restoration Project in Franke Park
What's Happening at the Riverfront in November
What's Happening in the Parks: November 7-13
What's Happening in the Parks, Nov. 14-20
What's Happening in the Parks: November 21-27
What's Happening in the Parks: Nov. 28-Dec. 4
What's Happening in the Parks: Dec. 5-11
What's Happening at the Riverfront in December
What's Happening in the Parks: Dec. 19-25
What's Happening in the Parks: Dec. 26-Jan. 1
2023
What's Happening in the Parks: Jan. 2-8
What's Happening at the Riverfront in January
Investing in our Future: Commitment to Maintain and Improve Parks
What's Happening in the Parks: Jan. 9-15
What's Happening in the Parks: Jan. 16-22
What's Happening in the Parks: Jan. 23-29
Winter Cozy Returns to Promenade Park, January 28
Promenade Park Lease Agreement with Teds Snack+Bar
Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Programs Change Due to Weather
Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation UPDATE
What's Happening in the Parks: Jan. 28-Feb. 5
What's Happening in the Parks: Feb. 6-12+
What's Happening at the Riverfront in February
Board of Park Commissioners to Convene on February 9
Diana Krall to Play at Foellinger Theatre, August 1
Board of Park Commissioners announce new officers and introduce new member
What's Happening in the Parks: Feb. 13-19
Community Input Sought for Foster Park Paved Trail
What's Happening in the Parks: Feb. 20-26
What's Happening at the Riverfront in March
What's Happening in the Parks: March 5-12
Train with Better Than Ezra to Play at Foellinger Theatre, August 9
Applications for Citizen-Match Tree Planting Program Now Accepted
Board of Park Commissioners to Hold Monthly Meeting, March 9
What's Happening in the Parks: March 13-19
What's Happening in the Parks: March 20-26
What's Happening in the Parks: March 27-April 2
What's Happening in the Parks: April 3-9
What's Happening at the Riverfront in April
Buckner Park Playground to Temporarily Close For Routine Maintenance, April 7 and 8
What's Happening in the Parks: April 10-16
Public Opportunity to Complete Foster Park Paved Trail Survey, April 11
Foellinger Theatre 2023 Concerts: Summer Evening in the Park
What's Happening in the Parks: April 17-23
New Farm Animals Join the Herd
Registration Opens for Free Tree Seedlings
Fort Wayne Parks Reopens Restored Pavilion 3 in Foster Park
What's Happening in the Parks: May 1-7
Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Celebrates 33rd Tree City USA Award
What's Happening at the Riverfront in May
What's Happening in the Parks: May 8-14
What's Happening in the Parks: May 15-21
Fort Wayne Parks to Hold Comprehensive Plan Open Houses. May 24 and 25
Applications Accepted for the Albert G. Jennings Scholarship
What's Happening in the Parks: May 29-June 4
New Fort Wayne Daisies Monuments Unveiled at Memorial Park
Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Kicks Off the 2023 Senior Games
What's Happening in the Parks: June 5-11
New Law Aims to Address Increased River Traffic Safety
Young Street Trees At Risk During Dry Conditions
New Park & Play Program Brings the Fun to Youth
What’s Happening in the Parks: June 12- 18
What's Happening in the Parks: June 19-25
Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation offices to be closed in recognition of Juneteenth
McMillen Park Pool Closed Today for Maintenance
McMillen Park Pool Closed Today for Maintenance
Work in Shoaff Park to Temporarily Alter Park Drive Loop
Power Outage Affects Northside Pool
Mayor Henry leads celebration of grand opening for The Riverfront at Promenade Park and Riverfront Park Phase IIa
Ground is Broken for Franke Park Renaissance
Southeast Fort Wayne momentum continues with grand opening of McKinnie Commons
Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation offices to be closed in recognition of Independence Day
What's Happening in the Parks: July 3-9
What's Happening in the Parks: July 10-16
Additions to Buckner Park are Ready to Explore
What’s Happening at the Riverfront
What's Happening in the Parks: July 17-23
What’s Happening in the Parks: July 24- 30
Lifetime Sports Academy Celebrates 25 Years
Parks Celebrates 75 Years of Community at Jennings Recreation Center
What's Happening in the Parks: July 31-August 6
City Pools to Close for the Season on August 5
What’s Happening in the Parks: August 4-11
Bowser Park Improvements Honor Past, Embrace Future
Parks Announces New Interactive Platform for Input
What's Happening in the Parks: August 21-27
What's Happening in the Parks: August 28-September 3
What's Happening in the Parks: September 4-10
Free Vaccines for Adults; September and October dates announced
What's Happening in the Parks: September 11-17
What's Happening in the Parks: September 18-24
What’s Happening in the Parks: Sept. 25-Oct. 1
City Splash Pads to Close for the Season
Open House Planned for Foster Park Golf Course Master Plan
Active Aging Week Begins October 2
What's Happening in the Parks-September 30-October 8
What’s Happening at the Riverfront
What's Happening in the Parks-Oct. 6-15
Fort Wayne Parks to Hold Three Open Houses: Comprehensive Plan
What's Happening in the Parks-October 13-22
Jennings Recreation Center to Reopen for After-school Programming
What's Happening in the Parks: Oct. 23-29
Open House Planned for Foster Park Golf Course Master Plan
What's Happening in the Parks-Oct. 30-Nov. 5
Weisser Park Elementary School Students and Fort Wayne Parks Team-up to Install City’s Newest Disc Golf Course
What’s Happening in the Parks: Nov 6-12
Veterans Golf Free on Veterans Day
What’s Happening in the Parks: Nov. 13-19
Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation receives award From Indiana Park and Recreation Association
What’s Happening in the Parks: Nov. 20-26
Headwaters Ice Rink to Open November 18
What's Happening in the Parks: Nov. 27-Dec. 3
What’s Happening in the Parks: Dec. 4-10
What’s Happening at the Riverfront
What’s Happening in the Parks: Dec. 11-17
What’s Happening in the Parks: Dec. 18-24
Investing in our Future: Commitment to Maintain and Improve Parks
What’s Happening in the Parks: Dec. 25-31
What's Happening in the Parks: Jan. 1-7
2024
What's Happening in the Parks: Jan. 1-7
What's Happening at the Riverfront in January
Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Awarded AWS Grant for Playground Accessibility
What's Happening in the Parks: Jan. 15-21
Outdoor Winter Fun in the Parks
What's Happening in the Parks: Jan. 22-28
What's Happening in the Parks: Jan. 29-Feb. 4
Dollar Night Thursdays to Celebrate Dr. John Crawford
What's Happening in the Parks: Feb. 5-11
What's Happening at the Riverfront in February
What's Happening in the Parks: Feb. 26-Mar. 3
What’s Happening at the Riverfront in March
Rick Springfield to Play at Foellinger Theatre, May 23
City Golf Courses to Open March 12 and 13
Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Announces Two New Performances Presented by Honeywell Arts & Entertainment
What's Happening in the Parks: Mar. 18-24
What's Happening in the Parks: Mar. 25-31
Applications for Citizen-Match Tree Program now accepted
Applications for Citizen-Match Tree Program now accepted
What's Happening in the Parks: Apr. 1-7
Blues Traveler with Big Head Todd and the Monsters to play at Foellinger Theatre
FWPR Community Center is Certified Sensory Inclusive
What's Happening in the Parks: April 8-14
What’s Happening at the Riverfront: April
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in April
What's Happening in the Parks: Apr. 15-21
Registration Opens for Free Tree Seedlings
What's Happening in the Parks: Apr. 22-28
What's Happening in the Parks: Apr. 29-May 5
Fort Wayne Awarded Tree City USA by Arbor Day Foundation
Irish Folk Bands: The High Kings & Gaelic Storm to play at Foellinger Theatre
What's Happening at the Riverfront in May
What's Happening in the Parks: May 6-12
What's Happening in the Parks: May 13-19
New Boone Playground Dedicated, One of 10 to reopen in 2024
Input sought for draft of Comprehensive Park Plan
Seven-time Grammy Award Winner Gladys Knight to Play at Foellinger Theatre, August 17
Four park trails to receive routine maintenance
What's Happening in the Parks: May 20-26
What's Happening in the Parks: May 27-Jun 2
Work in Franke Park to Temporarily Alter Park Drive Loop
Free Concerts Coming to the Foellinger Theatre
What's Happening in the Parks: Jun. 3-9
Let the Senior Games Begin!
What's Happening at the Riverfront in June 2024
What's Happening in the Parks: Jun. 10-16
Collective Soul Returns to the Foellinger Theatre, Presented by Honeywell Arts & Entertainment on Sept. 10
Board of Park Commissioners to hold monthly board meeting, June 13
Introducing the Fort Wayne Parks App
What's Happening in the Parks: Jun. 17-23
Portion of Rivergreenway to Receive Routine Maintenance
What's Happening in the Parks: Jun. 24-30
What's Happening in the Parks: Jul. 1-7
What's Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in July
What's Happening at the Riverfront in July 2024
What's Happening in the Parks: Jul 8-14
Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation to Hold Two Open Houses in July
What's Happening in the Parks: Jul. 22-28
What's Happening in the Parks: Jul. 29-Aug. 4
2024 Fort Wayne Dragon Boat Races, Aug. 2 and 3
What's Happening at the Riverfront in August 2024
What's Happening in the Parks: Aug. 5-11
City Pools to Close for the Season on August 3
What's Happening in the Parks: August 19-25
Portion of Rivergreenway to Receive Routine Maintenance
What’s Happening in the Parks: Aug. 22-Sept. 1
New Farm Animals Join the Herd at Salomon
What's Happening in the Parks: September 2-8
What's Happening at the Riverfront in September, 2024
What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in September 2024
What's Happening in the Parks: Sept. 9-15
Blue Ribbon Show to Award Top Student Gardeners
What's Happening in the Parks: Sept. 16-22
City Splash Pads Open Until Oct. 6
Ground is Broken for Brewer Park Redevelopment
Sweet Breeze Dock Location Update
What's Happening in the Parks: Sept. 23-29
75th Season Almost a Wrap at Foellinger Theatre
Active Aging Week Begins Sept. 28 in Fort Wayne
What's Happening in the Parks: Sept. 30-Oct. 6
Public Art Commission Sculptures Dedicated in Two City Parks
What's Happening at the Riverfront in October 2024
What's Happening in the Parks: Oct. 14-20
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