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.
Plants help grow young ninds and good citizens
For the 99th year, plants grown in the Lawton Park Greenhouse will be delivered to Fort Wayne students in kindergarten to grade three this week as a part of the beloved School Children’s Flower and Vegetable Association program.
Registration opens for free tree seedlings
In celebration of Arbor Day 2025, Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation in partnership with Trees Indiana will offer over 150 seedlings to the public via a simple phone registration.
Board of Park Commissioners meeting – 4/10/2025
The Board of Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Commissioners meets Thursday, April 10, 2025.
Applications for Citizen-Match Tree Program now accepted
Applications are again accepted online or by mail for the City of Fort Wayne's annual Citizen-match residential street tree planting program.
City Golf Courses to open March 22, 2025
Foster, Shoaff and McMillen Park Golf Courses will open for the 2025 season on Saturday, March 22, 2025, weather permitting.
Board of Park Commissioners meeting – 3/13/2025
The Board of Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Commissioners meets Thursday, March 13, 2025.
Board of Park Commissioners elects officers
At the February 13, 2025, annual election of officers and organizational meeting of the Fort Wayne Board of Park Commissioners, officers were elected.
Board of Park Commissioners meeting – 2/13/2025
The Board of Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Commissioners meets Thursday, February 13, 2025.

