Tag: Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Director Steve McDaniel
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation receives two awards
Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department was honored at the IPRA Awards of Excellence ceremony as a part of the Indiana Park and Recreation Association conference on November 7, in French Lick, Indiana.
Ground is broken for Packard Park renovations
Mayor Sharon Tucker, Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Director Steve McDaniel, community leaders, funding partners and neighborhood representatives celebrated the first steps of a reconceived master plan with a ground-breaking ceremony for the renovations of Packard Park.
New Goshen Road entrance opens to Franke Park
Today community leaders celebrated the grand new entrance to Franke Park with a ribbon cutting.
Ground is Broken for Brewer Park Redevelopment
Community leaders celebrated the beginning of a new era for the neighborhood with a ground-breaking ceremony for the redevelopment of Brewer Park.