Celebrate Tree City Week in honor of Arbor Day
In celebration of Arbor Day on April 24, and Fort Wayne’s 30th consecutive Tree City USA award, Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation will be sharing information daily about trees throughout the week of April 24.
Parks and Recreation closed facilities
The Parks and Recreation Department is reminding the public about the closures of most of its facilities to prevent additional spread of the COVID-19 virus.
Meal service moves to McMillen Community Center
Effective March 26, 2020, the Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department will be making a location change for dinner service to school children.
Weisser Youth Center closed for meal service through Friday
Weisser Park Youth Center is closed for scheduled maintenance through Friday, March 27 so there is no meal service at that location.
City Park’s playgrounds closed
Fort Wayne City Park Playgrounds will be closed starting March 25, 2020, based on the COVID-19 response guidelines from Governor Holcomb.
Fort Wayne Golf Courses to Close March 21
Fort Wayne City Golf Courses will be closing effective Saturday, March 21.
Donation Opportunities for Parks Meal Program
Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation and Community Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Indiana continues to work together to feed area school children.
Butterfly release event cancelled
The Painted Lady Butterfly Release scheduled for this Saturday, March 21 at the Conservatory has been cancelled.
Riverfront Events Cancelled
The Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department has cancelled the following events at Promenade Park through April 12.
Community Unity Night Cancelled
The Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department has cancelled the March 17 Community Unity Night at Jennings Recreation Center.