{"id":78441,"date":"2020-04-11T12:00:30","date_gmt":"2020-04-11T16:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/?p=78441"},"modified":"2020-12-24T13:52:24","modified_gmt":"2020-12-24T18:52:24","slug":"parks-and-recreation-closed-facilities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/2020\/04\/11\/parks-and-recreation-closed-facilities\/","title":{"rendered":"Parks and Recreation closed facilities"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Fort_Wayne_Parks_newest_side_logo.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"565\" height=\"627\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-71903\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Fort_Wayne_Parks_newest_side_logo.jpg 565w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Fort_Wayne_Parks_newest_side_logo-270x300.jpg 270w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 565px) 100vw, 565px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation news release:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Closed Facilities<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>(April 9, 2020) \u2013 The Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department is reminding the public about the closures of most of its facilities to promote social distancing and prevent additional spread of the COVID-19 virus.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Currently Open<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>All 87 Fort Wayne parks: general park grounds and trails are open<\/li>\n<li>Camp Canine and Pawster Park dog parks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>NOTE<\/strong>: <em>Although these spaces are open at this time, that status could change as the situation continues to evolve. All visitors using parks and trails are strongly urged to follow CDC guidelines to protect themselves and others. If these spaces are being used for group gatherings, Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation may be forced to make further closures<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Currently CLOSED<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>All Parks and Recreation offices<\/li>\n<li>Community Centers<\/li>\n<li>Youth Centers<\/li>\n<li>Golf Courses<\/li>\n<li>All athletic courts (tennis, basketball, futsal, pickleball courts)<\/li>\n<li>Botanical Conservatory<\/li>\n<li>Park Pavilions<\/li>\n<li>Public Restrooms<\/li>\n<li>Park Playgrounds<\/li>\n<li>Lawton Skate Park<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Citizens are asked to respect the signage posted at our parks and to avoid these spaces in this ongoing effort to protect themselves and their fellow citizens. These areas are closed until further notice, and updates will be available on our website, FortWayneParks.org or at <a href=\"https:\/\/Facebook.com\/FortWayneParks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Facebook.com\/FortWayneParks<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3>Related Images:<\/h3><div class=\"ngg-related-gallery\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/bc\/93635.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Parks and Recreation Director, Al Moll, speaks during the McCulloch Park rededication.  Photo taken June 6, 2009 at the Broadway Family Funfest.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='b246e9e1ce6ff9fe75b7bc968e0a7ed8' data-image-id=\"2100\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/bc\/93635.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/bc\/thumbs\/thumbs_93635.jpg\" data-title=\"Parks and Recreation Director, Al Moll\" data-description=\"Parks and Recreation Director, Al Moll, speaks during the McCulloch Park rededication.  Photo taken June 6, 2009 at the Broadway Family Funfest.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"Parks and Recreation Director, Al Moll\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Parks and Recreation Director, Al Moll\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"2100\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/bc\/thumbs\/thumbs_93635.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/bc\/93681.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Parks and Recreation Director Al Moll with Bennie Lewis, Manager of Neighborhood Programs, Michael Ayers, Coordinator of Neighborhood Programs and Perry Ehresman, Parks and Recreation Deputy  Director.  Photo taken June 6, 2009 at the Broadway Family Funfest.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='b246e9e1ce6ff9fe75b7bc968e0a7ed8' data-image-id=\"2105\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/bc\/93681.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/bc\/thumbs\/thumbs_93681.jpg\" data-title=\"Al Moll, Bennie Lewis, Michael Ayers and Perry Ehresman\" data-description=\"Parks and Recreation Director Al Moll with Bennie Lewis, Manager of Neighborhood Programs, Michael Ayers, Coordinator of Neighborhood Programs and Perry Ehresman, Parks and Recreation Deputy  Director.  Photo taken June 6, 2009 at the Broadway Family Funfest.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"Al Moll, Bennie Lewis, Michael Ayers and Perry Ehresman\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Al Moll, Bennie Lewis, Michael Ayers and Perry Ehresman\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"2105\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/bc\/thumbs\/thumbs_93681.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/rivergreenway\/20132.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Community Murals along the Rivergreenway near Old Fort Wayne. Photo taken April 15, 2007.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='b246e9e1ce6ff9fe75b7bc968e0a7ed8' data-image-id=\"2153\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/rivergreenway\/20132.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/rivergreenway\/thumbs\/thumbs_20132.jpg\" data-title=\"Community Murals\" data-description=\"Community Murals along the Rivergreenway near Old Fort Wayne. Photo taken April 15, 2007.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"Community Murals\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Community Murals\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"2153\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/rivergreenway\/thumbs\/thumbs_20132.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fwparks\/10092.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Foellinger Theatre at Franke Park. Photo taken September 12, 2005.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='b246e9e1ce6ff9fe75b7bc968e0a7ed8' data-image-id=\"2174\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fwparks\/10092.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fwparks\/thumbs\/thumbs_10092.jpg\" data-title=\"Foellinger Theatre\" data-description=\"Foellinger Theatre at Franke Park. Photo taken September 12, 2005.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"Foellinger Theatre\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Foellinger Theatre\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"2174\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fwparks\/thumbs\/thumbs_10092.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fwparks\/100_3783.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Interior of the Foellinger Theatre. Photo taken June 16, 2009 and provided by Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='b246e9e1ce6ff9fe75b7bc968e0a7ed8' data-image-id=\"2398\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fwparks\/100_3783.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fwparks\/thumbs\/thumbs_100_3783.jpg\" data-title=\"Foellinger Theatre\" data-description=\"Interior of the Foellinger Theatre. Photo taken June 16, 2009 and provided by Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"Foellinger Theatre\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Foellinger Theatre\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"2398\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fwparks\/thumbs\/thumbs_100_3783.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fwparks\/5547.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Lakeside Park Pond. Photo taken June 23, 2004.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='b246e9e1ce6ff9fe75b7bc968e0a7ed8' data-image-id=\"4703\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fwparks\/5547.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fwparks\/thumbs\/thumbs_5547.jpg\" data-title=\"Lakeside Park pond\" data-description=\"Lakeside Park Pond. Photo taken June 23, 2004.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"Lakeside Park pond\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Lakeside Park pond\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"4703\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fwparks\/thumbs\/thumbs_5547.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/2009-holidayfest\/121626.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Mr. Conductor, Thomas O&#039;Brien&quot; at the Botanical Conservatory on November 28, 2009.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='b246e9e1ce6ff9fe75b7bc968e0a7ed8' data-image-id=\"4736\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/2009-holidayfest\/121626.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/2009-holidayfest\/thumbs\/thumbs_121626.jpg\" data-title=\"Mr. Conductor, Thomas O&#039;Brien\" data-description=\"Mr. Conductor, Thomas O&#039;Brien&quot; at the Botanical Conservatory on November 28, 2009.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"Mr. Conductor, Thomas O&#039;Brien\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Mr. Conductor, Thomas O&#039;Brien\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"4736\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/2009-holidayfest\/thumbs\/thumbs_121626.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fwparks\/43298.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Ice Skating at Lakes Park. Photo taken on January 28, 2008.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='b246e9e1ce6ff9fe75b7bc968e0a7ed8' data-image-id=\"5810\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fwparks\/43298.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fwparks\/thumbs\/thumbs_43298.jpg\" data-title=\"Ice Skating at Lakeside Park\" data-description=\"Ice Skating at Lakes Park. Photo taken on January 28, 2008.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"Ice Skating at Lakeside Park\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Ice Skating at Lakeside Park\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"5810\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fwparks\/thumbs\/thumbs_43298.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fwparks\/145525.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Ice Skating at the Ivan Lebamoff Reservoir Pond on January 31, 2011.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='b246e9e1ce6ff9fe75b7bc968e0a7ed8' data-image-id=\"5845\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fwparks\/145525.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fwparks\/thumbs\/thumbs_145525.jpg\" data-title=\"Ice Skating at the Ivan Lebamoff Reservoir Pond\" data-description=\"Ice Skating at the Ivan Lebamoff Reservoir Pond on January 31, 2011.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"Ice Skating at the Ivan Lebamoff Reservoir Pond\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Ice Skating at the Ivan Lebamoff Reservoir Pond\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"5845\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fwparks\/thumbs\/thumbs_145525.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fwparks\/147043.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Director Al Moll announces the 2011 season at Foellinger Theatre on March 15, 2011.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='b246e9e1ce6ff9fe75b7bc968e0a7ed8' data-image-id=\"5983\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fwparks\/147043.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fwparks\/thumbs\/thumbs_147043.jpg\" data-title=\"Al Moll\" data-description=\"Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Director Al Moll announces the 2011 season at Foellinger Theatre on March 15, 2011.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"Al Moll\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Al Moll\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"5983\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fwparks\/thumbs\/thumbs_147043.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fwparks\/147048.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Director Al Moll announces the 2011 season at Foellinger Theatre on March 15, 2011. Those standing behind Moll include Christopher Guerin, Sarah Nichter and Liz Brown.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='b246e9e1ce6ff9fe75b7bc968e0a7ed8' data-image-id=\"5984\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fwparks\/147048.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fwparks\/thumbs\/thumbs_147048.jpg\" data-title=\"Al Moll\" data-description=\"Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Director Al Moll announces the 2011 season at Foellinger Theatre on March 15, 2011. Those standing behind Moll include Christopher Guerin, Sarah Nichter and Liz Brown.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"Al Moll\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Al Moll\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"5984\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fwparks\/thumbs\/thumbs_147048.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fwparks\/cimg5113.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"School Children\u2019s Flower and Vegetable Association Blue Ribbon Show. Courtesy image.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='b246e9e1ce6ff9fe75b7bc968e0a7ed8' data-image-id=\"6190\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fwparks\/cimg5113.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fwparks\/thumbs\/thumbs_cimg5113.jpg\" data-title=\"School Children\u2019s Flower and Vegetable Association Blue Ribbon Show\" data-description=\"School Children\u2019s Flower and Vegetable Association Blue Ribbon Show. Courtesy image.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"School Children\u2019s Flower and Vegetable Association Blue Ribbon Show\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"School Children\u2019s Flower and Vegetable Association Blue Ribbon Show\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"6190\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fwparks\/thumbs\/thumbs_cimg5113.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fwparks\/cimg5129.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"School Children\u2019s Flower and Vegetable Association Blue Ribbon Show. Courtesy image.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='b246e9e1ce6ff9fe75b7bc968e0a7ed8' data-image-id=\"6191\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fwparks\/cimg5129.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fwparks\/thumbs\/thumbs_cimg5129.jpg\" data-title=\"School Children\u2019s Flower and Vegetable Association Blue Ribbon Show\" data-description=\"School Children\u2019s Flower and Vegetable Association Blue Ribbon Show. Courtesy image.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"School Children\u2019s Flower and Vegetable Association Blue Ribbon Show\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"School Children\u2019s Flower and Vegetable Association Blue Ribbon Show\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"6191\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fwparks\/thumbs\/thumbs_cimg5129.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/2011-trf\/slp149676.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"The Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation in the Three Rivers Festival Parade on July 9, 2011.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='b246e9e1ce6ff9fe75b7bc968e0a7ed8' data-image-id=\"6491\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/2011-trf\/slp149676.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/2011-trf\/thumbs\/thumbs_slp149676.jpg\" data-title=\"2011: Three Rivers Festival Parade\" data-description=\"The Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation in the Three Rivers Festival 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