2024

Active Aging Week Begins Sept. 28 in Fort Wayne

September 25, 2024

Active Aging Week Begins Sept. 28 in Fort Wayne

Offers gateway to year-round active, healthy and engaged lifestyle

Fort Wayne, Ind –The challenges of committing to an active, healthy and engaged lifestyle are common to most adults, including for the older adult population. But adding more physical activity doesn’t have to include boring repetitions or cookie cutter approaches. Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Community Center hosts the annual Active Aging Week, Sept. 28-Oct. 4, to offer adults ages 50 and above opportunities to demonstrate that older adults can take positive steps forward for their health in a safe, welcoming and enjoyable setting.

75th Season Almost a Wrap at Foellinger Theatre

75^th Season Almost a Wrap at Foellinger Theatre

Welcomes Fort Wayne Philharmonic and TESLA in September

Fort Wayne, Ind –The Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Foellinger Theatre is preparing for the final two shows of its 75^th season of live entertainment. As the largest outdoor seated theatre in Fort Wayne, it historically pivots from concerts to theatrical performances to movies with an experienced staff featuring nationally acclaimed artists and favorite local performers.

What's Happening in the Parks: Sept. 23-29

What’s Happening in the Parks

The week ahead

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

Reminder:

Fort Wayne Philharmonic: Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark

Saturday, September 21, 7:30 p.m.

Foellinger Theatre, 3411 Sherman Blvd.

The Fort Wayne Philharmonic will present Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark™Live in Concert featuring John Williams’ GRAMMY® Award-winning score performed live to the film. Presentation licensed by Disney Concerts. ®All rights reserved. Ticketing is available at FoellingerTheatre.org through Ticketmaster or without the added fees at local box offices; Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation, 705 East State Blvd. during regular weekday business hours, or the Foellinger Theatre, 3411 Sherman Blvd. starting one hour prior to a show on concert days.

Sweet Breeze Dock Location Update

Sweet Breeze Dock Location Update

Fort Wayne, Ind –Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation announces that due to current low river levels, the Sweet Breeze Canal Boat dock location will change until further notice.

Beginning with the Sweet Breeze Fest tours for Saturday, September 21, and Sunday September 22, passengers will load and unload at the Headwaters Park West Dock rather than the Promenade Park South Dock. Passenger drop-off and pick-up via the Calhoun Street circle drive is encouraged.

Ground is Broken for Brewer Park Redevelopment

September 18, 2024

Ground is Broken for Brewer Park Redevelopment

Master Plan showcases neighborhood values

Fort Wayne, Ind –Mayor Sharon Tucker, Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Director Steve McDaniel, community leaders, funding partners and representatives of Mount Vernon Park celebrated the beginning of a new era for the neighborhood with a ground-breaking ceremony for the redevelopment of Brewer Park.