Home City of Fort Wayne Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation News

Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation News

Investing in our future: Commitment to maintain and improve parks update

Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation offers highlights of the department’s 2024 capital improvement projects and programs.

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.

Ground is broken for Packard Park renovations

Mayor Sharon Tucker, Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Director Steve McDaniel, community leaders, funding partners and neighborhood representatives celebrated the first steps of a reconceived master plan with a ground-breaking ceremony for the renovations of Packard Park.

New Goshen Road entrance opens to Franke Park

Today community leaders celebrated the grand new entrance to Franke Park with a ribbon cutting.

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.

Ground is Broken for Brewer Park Redevelopment

Community leaders celebrated the beginning of a new era for the neighborhood with a ground-breaking ceremony for the redevelopment of Brewer Park.

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.