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Riverfront Phase IIb public open space update

Construction is now underway for Riverfront Phase IIB, located along the north bank of the St. Marys River.

Board of Park Commissioners meeting – 11/6/2025

The Board of Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Commissioners meets Thursday, November 5, 2025.

Cafe Flora grand opening

Today, the Cafe Flora was officially opened at the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory.

Repairs to temporarily close Lawton Skate Park

In order to make repairs to the surrounding fence and foundation, the Lawton Skate Park will be closed temporarily beginning October 23, 2025.

Sweet Breeze ends 2025 season ahead of schedule

Today, Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation made the decision to pull the Sweet Breeze Canal Boat from the St. Marys River prior to the originally scheduled end of the season on October 12, 2025.

Board of Park Commissioners meeting – 10/9/2025

The Board of Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Commissioners meets Thursday, October 9, 2025.

City Splash Pads to close for the season

Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation announces that the Water Rill at Promenade Park will close for the season on September 29, 2025.

Board of Park Commissioners meeting – 9/11/2025

The Board of Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Commissioners meets Thursday, September 11, 2025.

Reimagined Brewer Park reopens

The Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department officially reopened Brewer Park located at 800 East Pettit Street Wednesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Board of Park Commissioners meeting – 8/14/2025

The Board of Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Commissioners meets Thursday, May 14, 2025.