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Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation receives two awards

Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department was honored at the IPRA Awards of Excellence ceremony as a part of the Indiana Park and Recreation Association conference on November 7, in French Lick, Indiana.

Veterans Golf Free on Veterans Day – 11/11/2024

Veterans and active military personnel are invited to play golf for free at Foster, Shoaff or McMillen Park Golf Courses on Veterans Day, Monday, November 11, 2024.

Blue Ribbon Show to award top student gardeners – 9/14/2024

The City-Wide Blue-Ribbon Show to award the top student gardeners is planned for Saturday, September 14, 2024, at the McMillen Community Center.

City splash pads to close for the season

Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation announces that residents and visitors can enjoy the Park's splash pads until Sunday, October 6, 2024.

Foellinger Theatre: The High Kings and Gaelic Storm to play – 8/21/2024

Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation announces that Fort Wayne’s Foellinger Theatre will host The High Kings & Gaelic Storm on Wednesday, August 21, 2024.

Trek the Trails and Tread the Trails kick-off the season – 4/30/2024

The 2024 season for Trek the Trails and Tread the Trails will begin on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at Promenade Park.

Registration opens for free tree seedlings

In celebration of Arbor Day 2024, Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation in partnership with Trees Indiana will offer over 200 seedlings to the public via a simple phone registration.

Community input requested for Parks five-year master plan – 10/26/2022

Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation will host a public meeting to gather input on allocating parks funding and recreational programming over five years beginning in 2023.

Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation responds to storm damage

Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation crews and contractors continue to clear debris and downed trees and barricade flooded roadways and trails from Tuesday evening’s storms.

Community input requested for Foster Park Golf Course

Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation will host two public meetings to gather input on upgrades and improvements to the Foster Park Golf Course opened in 1928.