2022

March 14, 2022

Contact:   April McCampbell

                 P: 260-427-6024

                 C: 260-241-1932

                 Manager of Communications

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City Golf Courses to Open March 16

Offering Membership Packages, Instruction, Tournament and Group Outings

Fort Wayne, Ind – Foster, Shoaff and McMillen Park Golf Courses will open for the season at noon on Wednesday, March 16, 2022. After opening day, the first start time will be 9:00 a.m. at least until the end of the month. All of the courses will start out as walking only. Opening for the driving ranges will be a day-to-day decision.

City golf courses begin operations at sunrise and close 30 minutes prior to sunset, weather permitting. When inclement weather occurs, courses may close for a short period, or for the day, depending on the severity of the weather. To check on course availability 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

Season memberships are on sale at the Main Parks Office (705 East State Blvd.) and at all of the clubhouses. To schedule league reservations, an outing for a business or tournaments, contact Gary Whitacre, manager of Golf Operations by phone at 260-427-6016 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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

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March 4, 2022

Contact:   April McCampbell

                 P: 260-427-6024

                 C: 260-241-1932

                 Manager of Communications

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Masks recommended but no longer required in Fort Wayne Park facilities as of March 1

Fort Wayne, Ind – Riverfront Fort Wayne presents the following events and programs in March:

Yoga on the Riverfront

Sunday, March 13, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Park Foundation Pavilion, Promenade Park, 202 West Superior Street

Free yoga on the Riverfront continues this spring on the second Sunday of the month inside the Park Foundation Pavilion overlooking the St. Marys River. This relaxing, one-hour flow is for all skill levels, led by instructor Chelsea Vona, owner of Discover Yoga. Yoga mats can be provided if needed.

March 9, 2022

Contact:   April McCampbell

                 P: 260-427-6024

                 C: 260-241-1932

                 Manager of Communications

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Fort Wayne, Ind – The Board of Park Commissioners will conduct the monthly Board meeting on March 10, 2022.

The meeting will be held at 10:00 a.m. in the Citizens Square Building, City Of Fort Wayne/Allen County Council Discussion Room, (Garden level) Suite 30, 200 East Berry Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46802.

Masks are recommended but are no longer required as of March 1, 2022.

March 2, 2022

Contact:   April McCampbell

                 P: 260-427-6024

                 C: 260-241-1932

                 Manager of Communications

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Masks recommended but no longer required at the Botanical Conservatory as of March 1

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

Sweetheart Orchid Display

February 8 to March 13, Public hours

A tasteful display of orchids in bloom creates a delightfully intimate space in the Botanical Conservatory’s Tropical Garden. Find yourself in a fanciful backdrop of Cattleyas, fragrant Dendrobiums, dainty Oncidiums and moth-like Phalaenopsis. It’s just the place for a date and an ideal photo opportunity with your sweetheart! Orchids and other memorable plants will be available for purchase in the Conservatory Shop. This display is included with regular Conservatory admission.