2025

What’s Happening in the Parks

The week ahead

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

Reminder:

Community Extravaganza

Saturday, May 17, 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.

McMillen Park Center, 3901 Abbott Street

Free games, fun, prizes and food will be offered for families at the annual Community Extravaganza. This event will also include commercial vendors and community resource booths such as a pop-up job fair where those age 16 and above can apply for a job with Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation. Parents can also register children (ages 5-18) for the free summer youth program. For more information, visit fortwayneparks.org or call McMillen Park Community Center at 260-427-2420.

What’s Happening in the Parks

The week ahead

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

Reminder:

Mother’s Day Plant Sale

Friday, May 9, 1:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 10, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Sunday, May 11, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Just in time for spring planting, the Botanical Conservatory offers over 700 varieties of plants at the annual Mother’s Day Plant Sale. Shop masses of locally grown herbs, vegetable starts, flowering perennials and native plants joining a host of annuals, mixed containers, hanging baskets, bonsai and houseplants. Essentials like potting soil and compost worms are also available. A team of knowledgeable plant advisors are even ready to answer questions and offer suggestions! This annual fundraiser supports Fort Wayne’s very own Botanical Conservatory. Sponsored by: Majic 95.1 WAJI, Fox55 and Koester’s Body & Frame Shop.

What’s Happening in the Parks

The week ahead

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

Reminder:

Hurshtown Reservoir opens for the season

Thursday, May 1, 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

16000 Roth Road, Grabill, IN

Hurshtown Reservoir may be the best fishing spot in Allen County. It also features a 2.75-mile walking path, areas for picnics plus kayak and rowboat rentals. It’s open daily seasonally May to mid-October. Admission is $5 per car or $1 to walk or bike in. Season passes are available to purchase at the reservoir. For more information, call 260-427-6000 or 260-627-3390 during hours of operation.

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 and Headwaters Park, 333 South Clinton Street in May:

5K Virtual Challenge

May 26 – 30

Promenade and Headwaters Parks

Explore Promenade and Headwaters Parks while completing a 5K walk, run or crawl (choose your speed). Be active, enjoy the parks’ art installments, connect with the community and have the opportunity to win prizes along the way! Join the first 5K Virtual Challenge on the My Virtual Mission app, where participants will complete a 5K on their own time, anytime between May 26-30. Run or walk the course alone or team up with friends and family, and use the app to connect with the community! A prize will be awarded at the end of the week to the person or team who completed the challenge with the best time according to tracking on the app. Within the My Virtual Mission app, you can snap and share photos at sculptures and other landmarks for the opportunity to win a second prize for best landmark photos! Questions about the event or the app should be directed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Register online by May 19. Fee: $5 for youth, $10 per adult.