2012

What’s Happening in the Parks in May 

Kids Stop-n-Shop & Play Day

Friday & Saturday, May 11 & 12

Shoaff Park, 6401 St. Joe Road

Shoaff Park is the place for family fun this weekend! Enjoy messy games and hands-on crafts or compete in the kids’ fun run or bicycle ride. There will be books to swap, food to eat and animals to pet . . . and toys, crafts and other unique items for sale by their young owners. Pack up the family, invite your neighbors and friends, and join us for an exciting spring day in the park. Look for more details at www.fortwayneparks.org.

MAYOR CELEBRATES CITY BEING NAMED

“PLAYFUL CITY USA” FOR THIRD TIME 

Fort Wayne, Ind.—Fort Wayne is being recognized for its efforts in making play a priority for the health and well-being of area children. Nationwide,Fort Wayne is one of 213 cities named a 2012 Playful City USA Community by the non-profit organization, KaBOOM!

What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in May 

$1 Night

May 3, 5 – 8 pm

On the first Thursday of the month we offer $1 admissions,5-8 pm, for adults and children. Babies and up to age 2 are still admitted free. Enjoy our evening hours and a special discount once a month. For more info, call(260)427-6440.

CITY CELEBRATES ARBOR DAY BY HONORING  FOSTER PARK 100th ANNIVERSARY

Fort Wayne, IN—Mayor Tom Henry was joined by youths from Crossroad Child and Family Services, Ron Caccamo from Old National Insurance, Carol Cavell from Trees Indiana, Parks & Recreation Director Al Moll and Manager of Forestry Operations Chad Tinkel as they celebrated Arbor Day by planting a tree in Foster Park today.