2020 Day Camps cancelled
The Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department has cancelled all weeks of the Franke Park Day Camp and Salomon Farm Park Farm Camp for 2020.
Parks: Summer program changes
The Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation has announced changes to summer programs, based on the Governor’s Back on Track plan in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Foellinger Theatre season postponed
The Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department is postponing the opening of the 2020 Foellinger Theatre Concert Season until August 1.
City Golf Courses to reopen May 4
All three Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Golf Courses are scheduled to reopen on May 4, following closures due to the city’s COVID-19 response.
City: 30th Tree City USA award
The National Arbor Day Foundation has awarded the Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department with its 30th consecutive Tree City USA designation.
Mother’s Day Plant Sale goes digital
The annual Mother’s Day Plant Sale, sponsored by the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, is now selling a wide variety of locally-grown plants on-line.
Hurshtown Reservoir opening delayed
The 2020 season opening of Hurshtown Reservoir has been delayed due to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak response. Hurshtown is now scheduled to open on May 22.
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.