Tag: Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Director Steve McDaniel
Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Head Lifeguard recognized
Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation is thrilled to announce that Jeff Ellis and Associates has recognized one of the lifeguards at Northside Pool on an unannounced inspection visit earlier this week.
New Shoaff Park playground dedicated
Today, the Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation officials dedicated the new Shoaff Park Playground at 6402 Shoaff Park Drive, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Parks celebrates success of 2026 Lifetime Sports Academy
Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation wrapped up the 2026 Lifetime Sports Academy Friday at McMillen Park with a day of fun, evaluation and awards of free golf and tennis equipment to participants who pass skills and rules tests.
Fort Wayne Indiana earns Tree City USA and Growth Award from Arbor Day Foundation
Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation, Trees Indiana and other tree enthusiasts gathered today to celebrate Arbor Day.
Botanical Conservatory reimagines the Desert House
The Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department officially reopened the Desert House at the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory Thursday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Investing in our Future: Commitment to maintain and improve Parks 2025
Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation today releases highlights from its 2025 capital improvement program, noting an active year of completed projects.
Cafe Flora grand opening
Today, the Cafe Flora was officially opened at the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory.
Reimagined Brewer Park reopens
The Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department officially reopened Brewer Park located at 800 East Pettit Street Wednesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
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.



