April 16, 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 19:
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.
Poem Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, April 24, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Promenade Park, 202 W. Superior St.
April is National Poetry Month and Riverfront Fort Wayne is celebrating with a Poem Scavenger Hunt at Promenade Park. Stop by the blue Riverfront tent any time between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. to pick up a clue card. When you find all the poems, return the card to be entered into a drawing to win a prize package. All ages are welcome!
Caps For A Cause
Sunday, April 25, 1 – 3 p.m.
Park Foundation Pavilion, Promenade Park
Riverfront Fort Wayne is turning trash into treasure by using plastic bottle caps to make inspiring murals. Under the guidance of local young activist, Sammie Vance, participants will glue and drill plastic caps onto a board that has a template of a beautiful mural. Caps for a Cause is a drop-in program. No artistic experience or skill is needed to participate and all ages are welcome. Please wear close-toed shoes and clothes that can get messy.
Color Craft Sessions
Thursday-Saturday, April 22-24, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun St.
Drop in for some color magic and kaleidoscope fun as part of the “Color in Motion” live butterfly exhibit! This is an extra chance to explore a world of color through various activities, crafts and demonstrations. Themed monthly topics include butterfly wings in April, color collages in May and plantable colors in June. Included with regular Conservatory admission. No registration required.
“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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