Summer in Fort Wayne is always a special time, and one of the highlights every year is the series of concerts at Foellinger Theatre. This historic outdoor venue in Franke Park comes alive with music and excitement, drawing crowds from all over the region. The 2024 summer concert series promises to be one of the best yet, with a lineup of talented artists ready to light up the stage.
Ready to get your green on this summer? Find inspiration at the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory—it’s blooming with excitement as it celebrates its 40th year as a cultural oasis! Get ready to dig in and discover all the cool stuff happening inside this leafy paradise.
Right off of the dock in Promenade Park, is a treasure floating on water: the Sweet Breeze canal boat replica. This vessel offers a leisurely escape from the hustle and bustle of city life, gliding along the historic St. Marys River with an air of serenity.
Hey campers! Are you ready for some good outdoor fun? Well, get your gear ready because Johnny Appleseed Campground is opening its gates this May, and you don't want to miss out on the excitement!
Attention all outdoor enthusiasts! Get ready to dive into the excitement as Hurshtown Reservoir in Grabill, Indiana, gears up to open its doors for the season on May 1! Located in the heart of Grabill, this scenic reservoir has been a beloved recreational spot for locals and visitors alike for many years.
Staying in town for spring break? Find fun with Fort Wayne parks, trails, community centers and programs that help you:
Relax and enjoy a guided cruise on the Fort Wayne Rivers. Sweet Breeze, Fort Wayne’s authentic canal boat replica is offering 45, 60 and 90 minute tour lengths. This fully accessible tour will be a fun experience for everyone! Each tour provides an opportunity to learn something new about Fort Wayne through its riverfront. For information on private tours please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Riley Hollenbaugh is our new Riverfront Fort Wayne Program & Events Manager. Born and raised in South Whitley, Indiana, he has spent years working in economic development in northeast Indiana. Before that, he worked as a community and workplace development director in a community in Michigan with a focus on events, streetscape evolutions, and beautification projects.
We’ve all spent time in the parks on a hot day enjoying the shade from the tree cover above. Trees in parks are just always there and we don’t give them much thought, taking them for granted. Sometimes we’ll see a dead tree or a stump from one that’s been recently cut, and we don’t think much of it because there are so many others around.
Enjoy Fall Bird Migration at Lindenwood
Throughout the second half of the year, millions of birds all across North America flock together and migrate south. Some species take specific paths to certain regions, and others make a broad shift to wherever food is more available. Early fall is a great time in Indiana to witness a large variety of birds passing through that we don’t get to see all year round, (as well as early spring when they travel back north).
Check out the Blog and then view the Salomon Farm Brochure to learn more about Salomon Farm Park!
The Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department is inviting citizens to participate in the Citizen Match Tree Planting Program. The Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Forestry Team is responsible for maintaining our publicly owned urban canopy, comprised of almost 50,000 street trees located along nearly 1300 miles of roadway and 20,000 trees found within our 87 parks.
Take our on-line survey now!
