Tag: Memorial Park
What’s Happening in the Parks – Week of 5/31/2021
The following events and programs are happening in Fort Wayne Parks the week of May 31, 2021
Pools and water playgrounds opening soon
Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation will open Northside and McMillen Pools for the season on June 7, 2021, and other water playgrounds on May 29, 2021.
Update on 2018 Parks projects and programs
Mayor Tom Henry and Parks & Recreation Director Steve McDaniel today provided an update on the 2018 capital improvement projects and programs.
City Pool closing schedule
Due to staff returning to school, McMillen Pool will close for the season at 7 pm, Friday, August 3 and Memorial Pool will close at 5 pm, August 5.
Mayors Day of Recognition for National Service
Mayor Tom Henry joined other mayors for the fifth annual Mayors Day of Recognition for National Service today
Expansion of free food Service for youth
The Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Department served over 90,000 free meals to youth, ages 5 - 18, in 2015 and now plans to start providing more.
FWCS Summer Meal Program begins today
Fort Wayne Community Schools will again sponsor the Summer Food Service Program for Children (SFSPC).
Inaugural Great Park Pick Up a success!
Mayor Tom Henry thanked volunteers for participating in the inaugural Great Park Pick Up and unveiled the new, fully stocked landscape tool trailer.
AFW Throwback: 85th Year anniversary of Olen J. Pond memorial dedication
The Olen J. Pond Memorial, dedicated 85 years ago on November 11, 1930, is in Memorial Park and can be seen from Jefferson Boulevard.
Great Tree Canopy Comeback: volunteers needed
On October 24th, citizens are invited to plant new trees in our parks and public spaces during the Great Tree Canopy Comeback.