Rental Facilities
Online reservations are available for pavilions and wedding areas. BOOK NOW pavilions or wedding areas. For general information about Pavilions facilities check out the Pavilion link. For all of our other facility rentals please call the facility directly at the phone number below:
Riverfront Rentals ( 260.427.6124 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)
Botanical Conservatory (260.427.6440)
McMillen Community Center (260.427.2420)
Community Center on Main (260.427.6460)
Athletic Fields (260.427.6003)
Campground Sites (260.427.6720)
Salomon Farm Learning Center (260.427.6790)
Salomon Farm Barn (260.427.6790)
You can now view a list of General Park Use Fees and/or Athletic Facility Fees.
NOW Available the Special Event Planning Guide!
Athletic Fields
You name the sport-soccer, baseball, softball, football or lacrosse-we have a place to play! Call us at 427-6000 if your team needs a place to practice or you're looking for a place to hold your company tournament.
Athletic Applications
Athletic Field League or Group Reservation Guidelines
Run/Walk Special Event Application
Special Event Application
Botanical Conservatory
The Botanical Conservatory, located in the heart of downtown Fort Wayne at 1100 S. Calhoun St. is a popular site for wedding receptions, dances and other festivities as well as business meetings, conferences and seminars. The Friday/Saturday full facility rental includes three gardens, the Magnolia Room, the Orchid Room and a spacious lobby. Smaller space rentals are also available at off peak hours. Call 427-6444 for reservation information.
Bridal Glen-Foster Park
The Bridal Glen, located in Foster Park, is the choice of many brides, with it's arches, trellises and gazebo all nestled among the colorful floral displays in Foster Garden. The Bridal Glen may be reserved in two-hour increments beginning as early at 8 am and up to one year in advance for $50. Call 427-6000 to make your reservation or you may make your reservation on-line.
View the Wedding Contract
Community Center
The Community Center at 233 W Main Street offers flexible space for receptions, reunions, meetings, performances, dances, office parties, seminars and more. The Center is audio-visually equipped and has a kitchen facility. Alcohol is permitted at the Center and there are no restrictions on catering. Call 427-6460 for details and the full range of options.
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Freimann Square
Freimann Square, located downtown at Main and Clinton Street, is available for public rental through the summer months. The park features beautifully landscaped flower beds and a central fountain. For more information, fill out this rental form or call Daryn Schwartz, 427-6003.
Foellinger Theatre
Need a stage? Foellinger Theatre offers theatre seating, full stage, sound and lighting systems. The Theatre is ideal for seminars, entertainment events and other large gatherings. Foellinger Theatre can accommodate 2,751 people. Call 427-6018 or 427-6715 (during the season) for more information.
Headwaters Park
The pavilions at Headwaters Park are available for public rental and makes a wonderful setting for weddings, receptions, company picnics and family reunions. For more information or to book Headwaters Park for your special event, please check out the Headwaters Park link.
Jerry D. Fox Center at the Lifetime Sports Academy
The Jerry D. Fox Center is available for rent for business and community meetings only. Check out the Room Rental Guidelines and/or the Room Request Form for more information on renting this fabulous facility for your next meeting. Contact McMillen Golf Course, 427-6710 for further information.
Lakeside Rose Gardens
If you've always dreamt of an outdoor wedding in a beautiful setting of roses, the Lakeside Rose Garden at Lakeside Park is the ideal location for you! The Rose Garden can be reserved in two-hour increments beginning as early at 8 am and up to one year in advance and cost $50. Call 427-6000 to make reservations or you may make reservations on-line.
View the Wedding Contract
McMillen Park Community Center
The McMillen Park Community Center is the perfect place for your reunion, party, basketball tournament, conference, meeting, wedding reception or other event. We have a variety of room sizes depending on the needs of your group. Please contact McMillen staff at 427-2420 for additional information or to tour the facility.
Promenade Park Rental Opportunities
General Guidelines:
In order to rent any space in Promenade Park, you must schedule an in-person meeting, e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. At the time of the meeting, you will sign your contract and put down your 50% deposit. No date is held without a signed contract and deposit. Learn more about how to rent Promenade Park
Salomon Barn
The Salomon Barn, originally built in the late 1800's, is a restored dairy barn featuring a large seating area for up to 170 persons and a separate room for the catering operation. A separate but adjacent building houses the restrooms. The Old Barn may be reserved from May-October. Check out the Salomon Rental link to learn more. For more information or to reserve the Old Barn for your event, please contact our rental coordinator at 260-427-6790 ext. 1 or via e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Wells Street Bridge
The Wells Street Bridge is available for rental. For more information, e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. You can also check out the Promenade Rental link.
Read more about local history including the Wells Street Bridge by Randy Harter, Fort Wayne Reader.
The Wolf Family Learning Center
The Wolf Family Learning Center is now available for rental. Check out the Salomon Rental link to learn more. 
Salomon Farm Homestead
The Salomon Farm Homestead is now available for rental. Learn more: Salomon Family Homestead
