2017

July 24, 2017

For Immediate Release

Contact:          Natalie Eggeman (260-427-6028)

                        Public Information Officer

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$1 Night

First Thursday of the month

The Conservatory is open on the first Thursday night of the month for a discounted admission of just $1 per person. During each $1 Night you can also drop in to our program room for a fun and educational lecture or activity. No reservations required. We validate parking tickets from the Civic Center Parking Garage for free parking. For more information, call (260) 427-6440. 

July 21, 2017
For Immediate Release
Contact: Natalie Eggeman (260) 427-6028
              Public Information Officer

Free program has served 26,950 children

Fort Wayne, Ind--Today marked the successful completion of the Lifetime Sports Academy’s 20^th summer with more than 1,000 participants this year and a total of 26,950 participants over the last 20 years. Group lessons in the lifetime sports of golf, tennis and swimming were offered to boys and girls, ages 7 – 18. Lessons focused on skill development. 

July 20, 2017
For Immediate Release
Contact:        
Natalie Eggeman, PIO (260-427-6028)                                                   

Fort Wayne, Ind. – Vehicular access to Foster Park will be limited on July 25 – 27 due to NIPSCO replacing the regulator station that is located near the park entrance. This is in conjunction with the City of Fort Wayne Tunnel Project. There will likely be only one lane to both enter and exit Foster Park at Old Mill Rd. Traffic control officers will be stationed by the entrance and signs will be posted, but we encourage all park visitors to be patient and careful when entering and exiting during work periods.

July 17, 2017

For Immediate Release
Contact:           Natalie Eggeman (260-427-6028)
                         Public Information Officer

Fort Wayne, Ind. –Five nationally recognized artists have been invited to submit proposals to create an iconic sculpture that will be the visual anchor of the Promenade Park entrance.

In January 2016, the Waterfield Foundation donated $100,000 through the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne, Inc. for the creation of the entryway sculpture. The donation, combined with a 50% match from Lilly Endowment, Inc., brings the total value of the donation to $150,000. The Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Department partnered with Arts United to ensure that the final piece of art represents the rivers and the growing vibrancy of downtown Fort Wayne through an unbiased selection process.