Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation in association with Design Workshop has been selected for a President’s Award in the Illinois Chapter American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) Awards Program. The entry was based on the 10-year Comprehensive Planning Project for Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation and titled Blue-green Heritage: The Plan for Fort Wayne’s Parks, Burnham Awards for Planning and Analysis.
What’s Happening in the Parks
The week ahead
Fort Wayne, Ind. – The following events and programs are happening the week ahead:
Reminder:
Salomon Farm Park U-pick Flowers, FINAL WEEKEND
Friday, October 11, 4:00–7:00 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 12, 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Salomon Farm Park, 817 West Dupont Road
U-Pick flower fields are now available on Fridays and Saturdays while flowers are blooming. Prices vary per type; $2 per Sunflower and Dalia and $1 per other stem. Follow the signs and look for the “red barn” trailer for supplies and checkout.
What’s Happening at the Riverfront
The Month Ahead
Fort Wayne, Ind. – Riverfront Fort Wayne presents the following events and programs at Promenade Park, 202 West Superior Street in October:
Sweet Breeze Specialty: Architecture Tour
Saturday, October 5, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (90-minute tour)
Promenade Park South Dock
Discover the architecture of Fort Wayne, from historical buildings to modern development and meet one of the architects behind the Riverfront project from David Rubin Land Collective. Tickets are $35 per person. Reservations can be made online (until midnight on day prior to tour) at www.RideSweetBreeze.org or via the Fort Wayne Parks App; in person at the Parks and Recreation Offices (705 East State Blvd.) or by phone 260-427-6000 during normal business hours. Walk-ups are welcome at the dock as space is available by cash or credit card. Specialty tours are scheduled throughout the season. Visit the website or app to see all of the options.
October 1, 2024
Public Art Commission Sculptures Dedicated in Two City Parks
City-led beautification on display
Fort Wayne, Ind –Today Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker and Parks and Recreation Director Steve McDaniel were joined by representatives of the Fort Wayne Public Art Commission, neighborhood representatives, city officials and residents to officially dedicate two new sculptures; one in Lakeside Park (1401 Lake Avenue) and the second in Shoaff Park (6401 St. Joe Road).
The sculpture in Lakeside Park called “Crescent Moon Quartet” uses a series of crescent moon shapes to demarcate space and time. The sculpture in Shoaff Park called “Mystery of Continuity and Change” seeks to embody the tension between being at rest and the joy of being active in the natural environment. Both pieces by artist Jim Merz are designed to move with the wind.
What’s Happening in the Parks
The week ahead
Fort Wayne, Ind. – The following events and programs are happening the week ahead:
Reminder:
Confluence Kitchen
Friday, September 27, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Park Foundation Pavilion, 202 West Superior Street
The focus for this iteration of Confluence Kitchen is the diverse and rich culture, music, and food of Latin America like Venezuela, El Salvador, Columbia and Mexico. The entire family will enjoy Latin Flavors from local food trucks and sugar cane beverages. KelsiCote Banda will perform live music during the event. In addition, guests will be invited to join some interactive percussion sessions. Kids activities and a photo booth will also be available. Learn more at https://riverfrontfw.org/confluence-kitchen-latin-america/. Tickets are $5 per person. Registration deadline: September 26. Walk-ins are welcome if space is available (credit card only).
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