Expansion of free food Service for youth
The Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Department served over 90,000 free meals to youth, ages 5 - 18, in 2015 and now plans to start providing more.
Park Board Meeting
The Board of Park Commissioners will conduct a Monthly Board Meeting at 10 am, Thursday, June 9, 2016.
Travis Tritt price correction
Pricing for the Travis Tritt performance scheduled for July 1, 2016 at the Foellinger Theatre has been misstated.
It’s Time to Get in the Games
Deputy Mayor Karl Bandemer and Parks Director Al Moll kicked off the 38th Annual Senior Games with the ceremonial lighting of the torch at Courthouse Green.
Derek Veit the new Super of Urban Forestry
Chad Tinkel, Superintendent of Urban Forestry, has accepted a position with American Electric Power and will be leaving the Parks Department on June 3.
Shoaff Park Public Input Meeting
The Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Department is applying for a Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant to make improvements to Shoaff Park.
Sunday concert at Foellinger Theatre cancelled
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Youth Symphony & Concert Orchestra has cancelled their performance at Foellinger Theatre.
New manager for Botanical Conservatory
The Fort Wayne Board of Park Commissioners announced today that Chad Shaw has been promoted to the position of Manager of the Botanical Conservatory.
Inaugural Great Park Pick Up a success!
Mayor Tom Henry thanked volunteers for participating in the inaugural Great Park Pick Up and unveiled the new, fully stocked landscape tool trailer.
Parks Aquatic Safety staff receive award
The Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Aquatic staff has received the Gold International Aquatic Safety Award.