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.
Ghostbusters in concert at the Foellinger Theatre – 10/10/2026
Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation announces that Fort Wayne’s Foellinger Theatre will host Ghostbusters in Concert on October 10, 2026.
Botanical Conservatory reimagines the Desert House
The Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department officially reopened the Desert House at the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory Thursday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
City of Fort Wayne Golf Courses to open – 3/26/2026
Foster, Shoaff and McMillen Park Golf Courses will open for the 2026 season on Thursday, March 26, 2026.
Three Dog Night at the Foellinger Outdoor Theatre – 7/17/2026
Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation adds a new show at the Foellinger Outdoor Theatre by Three Dog Night with special guest Jay Psaros on Friday, July 17, 2026.