June 9, 2023
Contact: April McCampbell
P: 260-427-6024
C: 260-241-1932
Manager of Communications
april.mccampbell@cityoffortwayne.org
New Park & Play Program Brings the Fun to Youth
Mobile Recreation Unit Begins June 12
Fort Wayne, Ind –Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation announces a new mobile recreation unit called Park & Play will bring free fun to neighborhood parks beginning on Monday, June 12 and continue through July 28.
Park & Play staff will bring fun and games for youth ages 5 and up. Morning and afternoon sessions will include a selection of sports, games, arts and crafts, fitness, nature and outdoor educational activities.
Superintendent of Recreation Patti Davis remarks “Park & Play is a blast from the past!” She continues “When I began with Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation, the Funmobile was a very popular program. We’re working to build Park & Play into a strong program that will supplement summer activities for youth in neighborhood parks.”
The schedule in June includes the following times and locations:
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9:00-11:30 a.m. |
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12:30-3:00 p.m. |
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Psi Ote Park Wenonah Lane, Indian Village Neighborhood |
Mondays |
Waynedale Park 2900 Koons St. and Elzey St. |
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Klug Park Leroy Ave. and Charlotte Ave. |
Tuesdays |
Jehl Park Kendawa Dr. off of White Eagle Dr. |
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Gren Park Trinity Blvd. off of Cambridge Blvd. |
Wednesdays |
Lakeside Park 1401 Lake Ave.
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Packard Park Fairfield Ave. and Packard Ave. |
Thursdays |
Ivan Lebamoff Reservoir Park 2300 Clinton St. |
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Pop-up location See FortWayneParks Facebook page for details |
Fridays |
Pop-up location See FortWayneParks Facebook page for details |
Park & Play is planned rain or shine unless severe weather occurs.
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