2020

April 30, 2020

Contact:    Rob Hines

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                 Public Information Officer

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Fort Wayne, Ind. – All three Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Golf Courses are scheduled to reopen on May 4, following closures due to the COVID-19 response. Foster Park Golf Course, McMillen Park Golf Complex, and Shoaff Park Golf Course and Driving Range will open to the public at 10 am on May 4 with some modifications to allow for safe social distancing in the clubhouses and on the courses themselves.

April 24, 2020

Contact:    Rob Hines

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                 C: 260-241-1932

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Fort Wayne, Ind. – The annual Mother’s Day Plant Sale, sponsored by the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, is now selling a wide variety of locally-grown plants on-line. The sale features annuals, perennials, herbs, vegetables, and many other garden items. The annual fund raiser is being held this year with some modifications due to the COVID-19 crisis. A complete plant list is available at shop.botanicalconservatory.org where customers can purchase through May 5, with plants available for contactless pickup at Lawton Park starting May 7. Specific pickup times will be selected during the online shopping process.

April 24, 2020

Contact:    Rob Hines

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Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Celebrates 30^th Tree City USA Award

Fort Wayne, Ind. – The National Arbor Day Foundation has awarded the Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department with its 30^th consecutive Tree City USA designation, and the department culminated a week-long celebration by planting trees in Brewer Park.

April 21, 2020

Contact:    Rob Hines

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                 C: 260-241-1932

                 Public Information Officer

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Fort Wayne, Ind. – The 2020 season opening of Hurshtown Reservoir has been delayed due to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak response. Hurshtown is now scheduled to open on May 22.