Fort Wayne Parks

Mayor Sharon Tucker celebrated with Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation and the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory Thursday in the reimagined Desert House. Read more: bit.ly/BCDesertHouse

March Madness isn’t just for watching 🏀 Kids ages 6–13 can compete in the FREE Tri-Star Basketball Skills Contest—prizes, contests, and more! Read the blog for details 👇 bit.ly/ParkBlogs

NEW SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT July 17: Three Dog Night with Special Guest Jay Psaros 🎟️ Tickets go on sale Friday, March 27, at 10 a.m. Learn more at foellingertheatre.org

Get paid to do what you love! ⛳🎾 We’re hiring Golf & Tennis Instructors for a fun, weekday summer role at McMillen Park—helping kids learn the game while gaining valuable experience. June 1–July 17 Make an impact—apply today at bit.ly/FWParkJobs

New Show 🎶 Little River Band with Seals & Crofts 2 June 12 Sing along to “Reminiscing,” “Cool Change,” & more—plus a fresh take on “Summer Breeze.” 🎟 Tickets on sale Friday, March 20 at 10 a.m. 🔗 FoellingerTheatre.org

Looking for a new job? Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation and other local employers will participate in a hiring event with @WorkOneNortheast on Thursday afternoon. bit.ly/March19HiringE…

🌸From the colorful tulips of Holland, MI, to the Flea Market in Shipshewana, scenic cruises in Saugatuck, interactive dinner theatre in Northville and even a Cubs vs. Yankees game at iconic Wrigley Field — we’ve got a trip for everyone this season! 🚌💨 bit.ly/TravelwithParks

Classic rock royalty is coming to Foellinger Theatre. 🎸 KANSAS and 38 Special take the stage July 10 for a night of iconic hits like Carry on Wayward Son, Dust in the Wind, Hold on Loosely, and Rockin’ into the Night. On sale: Mar. 13 at 10:00a.m. foellingertheatre.org

Searching for a beautiful venue for your next event or meeting? Tour the McMillen Family Pavilion at Franke Park during our Open House: 📅 March 11 ⏰ 4–5:30 p.m. Come explore the space and learn more about rentals.

Join us on March 7, 9 a.m.–noon for our Sensory Showcase: Dr. Seuss Birthday Party — a welcoming event for individuals with disabilities & their families. Our Community Center is Sensory Inclusive certified through KultureCity. Read more: bit.ly/ParkBlogs

Cheers to the @fortwayneparks staff for an outstanding 2025! 🌟 Because of your commitment, our parks and programs continue to thrive. Let’s keep the energy going and make 2026 one for the books!

Plans are underway to improve Wells Street Park 🌿 Proposed updates include an outdoor dining plaza, open green space, native landscaping and a retaining wall with a Fire House #6 sign option. How would you like to use the park? Share your feedback : engage.cityoffortwayne.org/wells-street-p…

🌳 Applications are now open for the Fort Wayne’s Citizen-Match (Street Tree) Program! Residents can apply for a professionally planted street tree in the public right-of-way for just $50 (after approval). 📅 Planting: Oct. 1–Dec. 31 Learn more: bit.ly/FWStreetTrees

The spring edition of the Fun Times is here! Pick up your copy at Parks and Recreation facilities, keep your eyes open for one in the mail and at ACPL branches. If you don't want to wait, check it out online:bit.ly/SpringFunTimes… #FortWayneParks

Chad Shaw of @FortWayneParks joined the "Investing in the City of Fort Wayne" radio show to discuss the transformative work at Packard and Brewer parks and what’s next for @RiverfrontFW. Listen here: bit.ly/3Mb7GRa

📷 NEW SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT 📷 October 4: UB40: The Unstoppable Tour 2026 UB40 is one of the most successful British groups of all time, having sold more than 100 million albums worldwide. 📷 Tickets go on sale Friday, January 30, at 10 a.m. 📷 Learn more: foellingertheatre.org

Thank you to all who attended and all who helped make Winterval 2026 happen! #WintervalFW

Hope to see you for Winterval 2026 on Saturday, Jan. 24. Download the brochure: bit.ly/WintervalFW #WintervalFW

Looking to stay active this winter? Bundle up and join us for our next Riverfront Social Runners run Thursday at 6 p.m. Meet at the Wells Street Bridge in Promenade Park for a casual riverfront run at an easy, 10-minute-per-mile pace. follow us on the app bit.ly/RFWStravaClub

"We must use time creatively, in the knowledge that the time is always ripe to do right." -MLK Jr., Letter from a Birmingham Jail Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation offices will be closed on Monday, January 19 in recognition of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.