Promenade Park anniversary celebration

Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation and Riverfront Fort Wayne are celebrating the first year of Promenade Park at “River, Set, Go!” on Saturday, August 8, 2020.

Lawton Park lot to close

The south parking lot at Lawton Park, located just east of the Lawton Skate Park, will be closed starting Monday, July 27 for a renovation project.

What’s happening in the Parks

The following Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation events and programs are happening the week of July 13, 2020.

Promenade Park Kids Canal closed

The Doermer Kids Canal and Rotary Fountain are closed at Promenade Park due to a maintenance issue.

Doermer Kids Canal at Promenade Park closed

The Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department closed the Doermer Kids Canal at Promenade Park today.

Conservatory opens June 14th

The Board of Park Commissioners is delighted to announce that on Sunday, June 14th the Foellinger Friemann Botanical Conservatory will reopen to the public.

Community Center opens June 15th

The Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Community Center in downtown Fort Wayne is scheduled to open to limited capacity starting Monday, June 15th.

More Park facilities to open

Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation will be opening several city recreation facilities as part of Stage 3 of Governor Holcomb’s Back on Track plan.

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.