Tag: City of Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department
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.
Public Art Commission agenda – 6/25/2025
The City of Fort Wayne's Public Art Commission meets on June 25, 2025.
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.
Lecture: “Fort Wayne’s Cultural Landscape Reports – Looking to the past as we plan...
On Sunday, June 1, the History Center will present the final lecture of the 2024-2025 George R. Mather Sunday Lecture Series.
Board of Park Commissioners meeting – 5/8/2025
The Board of Park Commissioners will conduct the monthly Board meeting on May 8, 2025.
John P. Gardner named Trail Volunteer of the Year
The City of Fort Wayne’s Greenways and Trails Department has named Reverand John P. Gardner as Trail Volunteer of the Year for 2024.
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.