What's Happening in the Parks: Apr. 7-13

What’s Happening in the Parks

The week ahead

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

Featuring:

Kickboxing with 9Round

Sunday, April 13, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.

Park Foundation Pavilion

Kick and punch your way through a great workout at this free monthly exercise class. Instructors will lead participants in a calorie burning journey like no other.

Yoga on the Riverfront

Sunday, April 13, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Park Foundation Pavilion

This free, relaxing one-hour flow yoga class is designed for all skill levels and led by owner of Discover Yoga, Chelsea Vona. Bring your own yoga mat to Promenade Park or borrow one for the class.

Wild Walkers

Friday, April 11, 8:30 – 10:30 a.m.

Pehkokia Woods, 1570 Flaxmill Road, Huntington

This adult hiking group meets the second and fourth Fridays of each month for a walk on the wild side. Each hike features a different natural area in the region (parks, wetlands, nature preserve, etc.) and carpooling is available when necessary. Find the full 2025 schedule at this link https://www.fortwayneparks.org/images/PDF/Salomon/2025_Wild_Walkers_Schedule.pdf.

Also Happening:

City Golf Courses are open for play

Daily beginning at 9:00 a.m., April 1 – 4

Daily beginning at 8:30 a.m., April 5 – 11

Daily beginning at 8:00 a.m., April 12 – 18

Daily beginning at 7:30 a.m., April 19 – 25

Daily beginning at 7:00 a.m., April 26 until the end of the season

Foster Park Golf Course, 3900 Old Mill Road  

McMillen Park Golf Course, Oxford Street, east of Anthony Blvd.

Shoaff Park Golf Course, 6401 St. Joe Road

As of April first, the first start time has shifted to 9:00 a.m. and start time will adjust earlier by 30 minutes each Saturday in April until reaching 7:00 a.m. on April 26. Cart conditions for each course and opening for the driving ranges at Shoaff and McMillen will be determined day-to-day. Please call to inquire.

Slightly Used Bulb Sale

Until May 4, public hours

Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, 1100 South Calhoun Street

This annual sale features slightly used tulips, daffodils and hyacinths from the Botanical Conservatory’s winter exhibit. Located in the outdoor Sales Garden, bulbs are $1.95/pot and are ready to plant in preparation for next year’s bloom! Purchases are made through the Conservatory Shop while supplies last. Admission is not required to shop. 

Registration continues for Summer Day Camps

Choose your adventure at the hands-on Farmin’ Fun Day Camp at Salomon Farm (select sessions available) or Positive Days of Summer (PODS) which offer half-day options for kids ages 5-13 at the Community Center and feature numerous themes. Download the brochure for more details. Registration may be made online at FortWayneParks.org, in-person, by mail or drop box at 705 East State Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN  46805. Sessions for Franke Park Day Camp and River Camp are filled.

Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department will offer program scholarships for qualified children as funds are available. Scholarship policy details are listed here.