2022

July 6, 2022

Contact:   April McCampbell

                 P: 260-427-6024

                 C: 260-241-1932

                 Manager of Communications

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Fort Wayne, Ind. –The Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory at 1100 South Calhoun Street presents the following events and programs in July:

Paris: City of Light & Love

Now until November 13, public hours

Paris, France has long exuded romance through its iconic cityscape, art, architecture and famous riverbanks. Over time, a secluded atmosphere of cafes, lush landscapes and carefree glamour have come to define Parisian style. Catch a glimpse of a day in Paris through familiar scenes and playful hues adorning a public square in the Botanical Conservatory’s summer and fall exhibit bursting with light and love. This exhibit is included with regular admission. Sponsored by the English Bonter Mitchell Foundation, M.E. Raker Foundation, Barbara Bradley Baekgaard Family Foundation, Majic 95.1, WANE-15 and Classic Hits 101.7.

July 6, 2022

Contact:   April McCampbell

                 P: 260-427-6024

                 C: 260-241-1932

                 Manager of Communications

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Fort Wayne Parks Responds to Storm Damage

Fort Wayne, Ind – After working throughout the night, Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation crews and contractors continue to clear debris and downed trees and barricade flooded roadways and trails from Tuesday evening’s storms. Clearing roadways initially and moving on to clearing street trees on houses, the crews will respond to reports of tree-related debris. Due to the high volume of storm-related failures, the crews ask that tree-related debris be reported through 311 calls.

Parks administration will monitor the reports and direct reaction to the affected areas. It is recommended that the public consider safety first and not enter areas where barricades are in place during this time.

As a result of the storm, all three Parks Golf Courses are closed for the day. Also the following facilities and programs are affected. The Lifetime Sports Academy is closed today. The trails at affected parks are closed. The Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation and Parkview Sports Medicine Junior Golf Tour scheduled for today has been postponed until Monday, July 11 at the original tee times.   

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July 1, 2022

Contact:   April McCampbell

                 P: 260-427-6024

                 C: 260-241-1932

                 Manager of Communications

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Fort Wayne, Ind. – The following events and programs are happening the week of July 4-10:

ZZ Top in concert, Raw Whisky Tour

Tuesday, July 5, Doors open at 6:00 p.m., Curtain at 7:00 p.m.

Foellinger Theatre, 3411 Sherman Blvd.

ZZ TOP’s music is always instantly recognizable, eminently powerful, profoundly soulful and 100% Texas American. They have sold millions of records, have been officially designated as Heroes of The State of Texas, have been referenced in countless cartoons and sitcoms and are true rock icons but, against all odds, they’re really just doing what they’ve always done. They’re real and they’re surreal and they’re ZZ TOP.

All general and in-person sales are available at the Parks and Recreation Department (705 East State Blvd.) during normal business hours. For more information, visit www.fortwayneparks.org and click on Purchase Theatre Tickets.

June 30, 2022

Contact:   April McCampbell

                 P: 260-427-6024

                 C: 260-241-1932

                 Manager of Communications

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Fort Wayne, Ind – The Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation offices will be closed on Monday, July 4 in recognition of Independence Day. All day camps, the Lifetime Sports Academy and Northside Aquatic Center will also be closed. The Fort Wayne Community Center will be closed on both Friday, July 1 and July 4. The Community Youth Centers will have a brief hiatus July 4-10.

The Johnny Appleseed Campground and the McMillen Aquatic Center will be open for normal operations on July 4. 

The Parks offices will reopen on Tuesday, July 5.

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