Redesigned Packard Park opens
The Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department officially opened the redesigned Packard Park Thursday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 31, 2025.
2025 Fort Wayne Dragon Boat Races this weekend
Experience the traditional culture and competition of the Fort Wayne Dragon Boat Races and celebrate recreation on the river at Promenade Park on August 1 and 2, 2025.
Lifetime Sports Academy wraps 27th year with more than 4,200 lessons
More than 1,000 young athletes took part in the 27th annual Lifetime Sports Academy this summer at McMillen Park, building skills and confidence through 4,228 free lessons in golf, tennis and swimming.
New Lakeside Park playground dedicated
Today, City of Fort Wayne officials and neighborhood association representatives officially dedicated the new Lakeside Park Playground in the heart of the Northside Neighborhood.
Game ON: The 46th annual Senior Games begin
Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker joined Parks and Recreation Director Steve McDaniel this morning at the Community Center to officially launch the 46th Annual Senior Games.
Local tribute Pink Droyd returns to Foellinger Theatre – 7/18/2025
Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation announces that Fort Wayne’s Foellinger Theatre will host acclaimed tribute band Pink Droyd live in concert on Friday, July 18, 2025.
Lawton Park Pedestrian Bridge reopens
The Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department officially reopened the pedestrian bridge at Lawton Park, a vital connection to the Rivergreenway just north of the Old Fort.
Board of Park Commissioners meeting – 5/8/2025
The Board of Park Commissioners will conduct the monthly Board meeting on May 8, 2025.
Playground at Bloomingdale Park closed for repairs
In order to address safety concerns to the playground at Bloomingdale Park, Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation has installed temporary fencing around the playground.
Fort Wayne Earns Tree City USA and Growth Award from Arbor Day Foundation
Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker, Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation, Trees Indiana and other tree enthusiasts gathered today to celebrate Arbor Day.