April 12, 2021
Contact: Rob Hines
P: 260-427-6028
C: 260-241-1932
Public Information Officer
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Fort Wayne, Ind. – The following events and programs are happening the week of April 12:
Jobs Available at Parks and Recreation!
Now Hiring in Several Areas
Spring and summer jobs are currently available in a variety of both outdoor and indoor facilities. Most of the jobs require applicants to be 18 years or older, but some positions are available for younger people 16 and up. Those interested in reviewing currently available positions can visit the City of Fort Wayne jobs site at cityoffortwayne.org/jobs-with-the-city.
AARP Fitness Park introduction sessions
April 13, 15 1:30 p.m., April 16 10 a.m.
Community Center, 233 W. Main St.
The new AARP/FitLot outdoor fitness park features various pieces of outdoor fitness equipment that require one’s own body weight as resistance making each piece designed to fit any age, gender and specific ability. The fitness park is here for anyone to stop in and work out any time. A professional instructor will be available on April 13, 15 and 16 to introduce users to the equipment and demonstrate the most effective way to use it. No registration is necessary, but participants should arrive a few minutes early to sign in. All sessions are FREE!
“Color in Motion” Live Butterfly Exhibit
Open Through June 27, Public hours
Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun St.
Embrace color during the Botanical Conservatory’s annual live butterfly exhibit. Not only do the wings of the Blue Morpho, Emerald Peacock and Scarlet Mormon flash with pigments and refracted light, but colorful shade sails, masses of spring flowers and broad strokes of groundcover undergird this exhibit celebrating the pleasures of color. Large-scale kaleidoscopes also allow you to experiment with color magic during your visit. Sponsored by the Franklin Electric Foundation, Ian and Mimi Rolland Foundation, 97.3 WMEE and ABC 21 WPTA.
Golf Courses Now Open
Foster Park, Shoaff Park, and McMillen Park
Foster, Shoaff and McMillen Park Golf Courses are open daily, depending on weather and course conditions. Golfers are asked to call ahead to confirm course availability and to reserve tee times:
- McMillen Park Golf Course (260-427-6710)
- Shoaff Park Golf Course (260-427-6745)
- Foster Park Golf Course (260-427-6735)
Spring Fun Times
Registrations open now
Digital Catalog at FortWayneParks.org
Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation spring programs are available for registration now at FortWayneParks.org. Many safe, family-friendly programs are offered, some of which are offered virtually.
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