2023

What’s Happening in the Parks

The week ahead 

Fort Wayne, Ind. – The following events and programs are happening the week ahead:

Reminder:

Final Santa & Reindeer Saturday

Saturdays, December 23, 12:00–4:00 p.m.

Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, 1100 South Calhoun Street

Santa returns to the Botanical Conservatory for one final Saturday before Christmas! Strike a pose with the man in red while enjoying indoor scenery accompanied by the “Timeless Tradition” holiday exhibit. Please note: Santa takes a break from 2:00-2:30 p.m. While visiting, you also won’t want to miss out on an outdoor appearance with a friendly and majestic reindeer. Regular admission fees apply. Sponsored by: Air-Xray, PBS Fort Wayne and Majic 95.1.

December 21, 2023

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Fort Wayne, Ind – Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation offers highlights of the department’s 2023 capital improvement projects and programs. Over 80 Park projects were completed and the City of Fort Wayne invested approximately $3 million in Parks and Recreation Department improvements this year.

“I’m encouraged by the outstanding year that our Parks and Recreation Department had to make a meaningful difference for residents and visitors,” said Mayor Tom Henry. “Several important projects were completed and many more are continuing as we work together as a community to provide unique quality of life amenities.”

Completed 2023 Capital Improvement Projects include:

• Botanical Conservatory HVAC Control Upgrades & Chiller Replacement
• Botanical Conservatory Indoor Lighting
• Bowser Park Pavilion Renovation
• Buckner Park Trail Construction
• Casselwood Park Playground Equipment
• Community Center Roof Phase 2 Construction
• Franke Park Drainage Improvements
• Jennings Recreation Center Improvements (Boiler, Kitchen, Fence)
• Sheldon Park Drive New Playground Equipment, Sidewalks and Benches
• Various Park Paving Improvements
• Various Parks City/Park Street Tree Plantings

What’s Happening in the Parks

The week ahead 

Fort Wayne, Ind. – The following events and programs are happening the week ahead:

Featuring: 

Winter Solstice Walk/Ride & Bonfire

Thursday, December 21, 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Salomon Farm Park, 817 West Dupont Road

On the shortest day of the year, let’s light the night! Bring a flashlight or battery-operated lantern and join us by wheel or by heel as we enjoy the Winter Solstice on the Pufferbelly Trail. Cyclists are encouraged to light up their bicycles for fun, but required to at least display a front white light an red reflector for safety. The Walk/Ride will kick off at 5:30 p.m. Participants are invited to gather back at Salomon Farm following the walk/ride for refreshments, a bonfire and activities. This is a free community event sponsored by The City of Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation and Fort Wayne Trails, Inc. Follow @SalomonFarmPark and @FortWayneParks on Facebook for updates and weather-related cancellations.

What’s Happening in the Parks

The week ahead

 Fort Wayne, Ind. – The following events and programs are happening the week ahead:

Reminder:

 Kickboxing with 9Round

December 10, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.

Park Foundation Pavilion, 202 West Superior Street

Kick and punch your way through a great workout at this free monthly exercise class. Instructors will lead participants in a calorie burning journey like no other. Bring a beach towel and yoga mat for comfort on floor exercises.