2023

New Law Aims to Address Increased River Traffic Safety

June 8, 2023

Contact: April McCampbell

P: 260-427-6024

C: 260-241-1932

Manager of Communications

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Idle Speed Zone on City Rivers in Effect Beginning June 8

Fort Wayne, Ind –Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation has been granted approval from the Department of Natural Resources to place Idle Speed buoys in a newly designated Idle Speed Zone of the St. Marys and St. Joseph Rivers to the confluence of the Maumee River. These buoys indicate that idle speed is the enforceable speed limit on the rivers within the zone. Idle Speed is the minimum speed at which a boat can operate and still maintain steering and not to exceed five miles per hour.

What's Happening in the Parks: June 5-11

June 2, 2023

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 ahead:

Reminder

Weekend Sweet Breeze Cruises

Saturday, June 3 and June 10, 1:00 p.m. (90 minute), 2:45 p.m. (45 minute), 3:45 pm. (90 minute), 5:30 p.m. (45 minute)

Sunday, June 4 and June 11, 1:00p.m. (90 minute), 2:45 p.m. (45 minute), 3:45 pm. (90 minute), 5:30 p.m. (45 minute)

South Dock, Promenade Park, 202 West Superior Street

Travel Fort Wayne’s rivers on Sweet Breeze, an authentic 1840 canal boat replica. This fully accessible tour provides an opportunity to learn something new about Fort Wayne through its riverfront. Choose 90 minute or 45 minute cruise options on weekends. Tickets are $30 per person for a 90-minute cruise, and $20 per person for 45-minute cruise. Reservations can be made online at www.RideSweetBreeze.org, in person at the Parks and Recreation Offices (705 East State Blvd.) or by phone 260-427-6000 during normal business hours.

Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Kicks Off the 2023 Senior Games

June 5, 2023

Contact: April McCampbell

P: 260-427-6024

C: 260-241-1932

Manager of Communications

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Fort Wayne, Ind. – Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Director Steve McDaniel and Deputy Mayor Karl Bandemer kicked off the 44^thAnnual Senior Games today at the Community Center. The Senior Games is open to adults age 50 and older in locations all over Fort Wayne. The event will continue through July 6.

New Fort Wayne Daisies Monuments Unveiled at Memorial Park

June 3, 2023

Contact: April McCampbell

P: 260-427-6024

C: 260-241-1932

Manager of Communications

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New Fort Wayne Daisies Monuments Unveiled at Memorial Park

TinCaps and Fort Wayne Parks celebrate local All-American Girls Professional Baseball League Team

Fort Wayne, Ind – Fort Wayne Parks Deputy Director of Recreation Chuck Reddinger, TinCaps Team President Mike Nutter and Fort Wayne Daisies Alumni Dolly Vanderlip Ozburn and Catherine (Katie) Horstman unveiled two new monuments at Memorial Park, the team’s home field from 1946-1954.

What's Happening in the Parks: May 29-June 4

May 25, 2023

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 ahead:

Reminder

Sweet Breeze Season Kickoff Open House

Friday, May 26, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

South Dock, Promenade Park, 202 West Superior Street

Kick off the new season! Come down to the dock at Promenade and get to know Sweet Breeze the night before tours start! Step on board and look around, meet the crew, pick up schedules and brochures from an info booth and enjoy live music by local musician Brett Welch! This is a free event that is open to the public.