City Pools to close for the season – 8/1/2026
City of Fort Wayne Indiana City Pools will begin the process of closing this week as staff prepare to go back to school.
Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Head Lifeguard recognized
Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation is thrilled to announce that Jeff Ellis and Associates has recognized one of the lifeguards at Northside Pool on an unannounced inspection visit earlier this week.
New Shoaff Park playground dedicated
Today, the Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation officials dedicated the new Shoaff Park Playground at 6402 Shoaff Park Drive, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Parks celebrates success of 2026 Lifetime Sports Academy
Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation wrapped up the 2026 Lifetime Sports Academy Friday at McMillen Park with a day of fun, evaluation and awards of free golf and tennis equipment to participants who pass skills and rules tests.
Paving improvements to temporarily impact Franke Park Drive – 6/15/2026
Two sections of Franke Park Drive located within Franke Park will receive asphalt pavement improvements beginning June 15, 2026.
The Hoot to perform at Foellinger Outdoor Theatre – 7/24/2026
Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation announces a new show at the Foellinger Outdoor Theatre this summer - Debutants Present: The Hoot with special guest Booze Hounds Bluegrass on July 24, 2026.
Portion of Pufferbelly Trail to temporarily close Wednesday – 5/20/2026
A section of the Pufferbelly Trail/Salomon Farm Park loop between the YMCA entrance and Dupont Road will close to receive surfacing maintenance on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
Fort Wayne Indiana earns Tree City USA and Growth Award from Arbor Day Foundation
Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation, Trees Indiana and other tree enthusiasts gathered today to celebrate Arbor Day.
Board of Park Commissioners meeting – 4/9/2026
The Board of Park Commissioners meets Thursday, April 9, 2026.
Registration opens for free tree seedlings
In celebration of Arbor Day 2026, Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation in partnership with Trees Indiana will offer 200 seedlings to the public (one per household) via a simple phone registration.