2022

March 26, 2022

Contact:   April McCampbell

                 P: 260-427-6024

                 C: 260-241-1932

                 Manager of Communications

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City Golf Courses Close due to Weather Conditions

Effective on Saturday and Sunday, March 26 and 27

Fort Wayne, Ind –The Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department has decided to close the City Golf Courses for the weekend due to the current weather conditions. All three courses will be closed on Saturday, March 26 and Sunday, March 27. If weather permits, courses will re-open on Monday at 9:00 a.m.

To check on course availability on Monday, March 28, or to schedule tee times call the golf course clubhouse where you plan to play.

Foster Park Golf  Course, 427-6735, www.fostergolfcourse.com

McMillen Park Golf Course and Driving Range, 427-6710, www.mcmillengolfcourse.com

Shoaff Park Golf Course and Driving Range, 427-6745, www.shoaffgolfcourse.com

Masks are recommended inside city and park facilities but are no longer required as of March 1, 2022.

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March 25, 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 March 28-Apr. 3:

Registration continues for Camp ACTI-Venture

The brand new Camp ACTI-Venture at the Botanical Conservatory engages campers in active, adventurous fun! It incorporates off-site excursions to city and state parks, rivers, trails and other recreation destinations. Campers will experience zip lining, kayaking, hiking, bouldering, fire building and orienteering activities. Another perk is cooling off in freshwater sources. Camp ACTI-Venture integrates exploration and nature play to foster individual accomplishment, community belonging and character development. Natural elements of earth, air, water and fire are also explored through safe, outdoor challenges that are designed to educate and thrill. Registration deadlines are one week prior to each session. Space is limited to 24 campers per week. Download the brochure from http://www.botanicalconservatory.org/youth-education/202-camp-activenture

March 18, 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 March 21-27:

Registration begins March 21 for Summer Day Camps

Choose your adventure at the classic Franke Park Day Camp, Farmin’  Fun Day Camp at Salomon Farm, River Camp or the brand new Camp ACTI-Venture at the Botanical Conservatory. Download the brochure from http://www.fortwayneparks.org/programs/camps.

February 28, 2022

Contact:   April McCampbell

                 P: 260-427-6024

                 C: 260-241-1932

                 Manager of Communications

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Temporary fencing to be installed around playground pods through mid-May

Fort Wayne, Ind –  In order to perform routine upgrades to the playground surfacing for Taylor’s Dream Boundless Playground in Kreager Park, Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation will install temporary fencing around the three playground pods beginning the week of March 7, 2022. See the attached photo for proposed fencing area. The upgrades to the safety surfacing are expected to take some time, which is why the preparations are beginning in early March. The goal is to re-open the playground with the upgrades by mid-May or earlier. 

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