The parks host a variety of events and activities, anything from classes to concerts. For more detailed information check out our seasonal Fun Times which can be found on our Home Page. In addition, if you are curious about special events happening in the near future, check out the Recreation @ a Glance link.
An on-line version of the current Fun Times is always posted on our Home Page. Fun Times are distributed quarterly. If you would like to be added to the mailing list, please send an e-mail to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
The Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department does offer non-competitive t-ball training and non-competitive lob ball training for youth. Information on our programs may be found in the Summer Fun Times. All brochures are posted on-line upon release. You can also register for our programs online by clicking here
Men's softball league phone number: 260.485.1887 (Don Reynolds, RAM League)
Women's softball league phone number: 260.557.6241 (Jim Hagadorn)
Co-ed softball league phone numbers: 260.745.0137 or 260.704.4486 (Ron Stanski), 260.478.4128, 260.704.4485 (Jeff Stanski), or 260.471.5975 (Phil Gross)
For competitive programs call:
Little League phone number:
(260) 602-5934 (Gary Gable)
Wildcat phone number:
(260) 456-5821 (Jack Massucci or Dean Doerffler)
Disc golf opportunities are available in Swinney, Shoaff Park and Tillman Parks. In fact, the east portion of Swinney Park has a 12-Hole Disc Golf Course while the west part is home to an 18-Hole Disc Golf Course. To learn more about disc golf in the parks, check out: the Swinney Park page, the Shoaff Park page or the Tillman Park page.
Please call the Marketing Department at 427-6000 to request permission to take photos at fee based park facilities. For professional photo shoots at the Botanical Conservatory, look at the Botanical Conservatory site for additional information and relevant fees. If you are interested in taking photos at Salomon Farm Park, check out the link to learn more.
Check out the links to their pages for more information: Hurshtown and Lindenwood
Check out the Athletic Field fees and if you are interested in making a reservation, please contact Daryn Schwartz, 260.427.6003.