Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation

09/06/2026

RESCHEDULED CONCERT FOR SEPT. 8, at 7:30 P.M.

Join the Fort Wayne Area Community Band for a celebration of sounds and the spirit of 250 years of America. From lively folk tunes and jazz inspired melodies to sweeping cinematic portraits of our country, enjoy this music that defines our nation and feels like home.

Sponsored by PBS Fort Wayne.

09/03/2026

🌿 There’s something special about the sounds you hear while exploring the outdoors. Maybe it’s birds singing, leaves rustling in the breeze, frogs calling or the peaceful sound of nothing at all. 🍃

What’s your favorite sound to hear while hiking? Tell us in the comments for a chance to win a vacuum insulated camp mug! Winner will be selected at random.

09/01/2026

If your 'littles' love the Ninja Kidz, you won't want to miss seeing them in-person on Friday, Sept. 4 at the Foellinger Theatre.

https://www.21alivenews.com/2026/08/28/walk-park-ninja-kidz-live-infinite-possibilities/
It's not too late to grab your tickets, if you have littles that would enjoy the "Ninja Kidz Live: Infinite Possibilities" tour. Here's a little more detail on what you can expect in this Walk in the Park segment from 21Alive. www.FoellingerTheatre.org

08/27/2026

🌳 70,000 trees. 70,000 reasons to love Fort Wayne’s parks!

Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation cares for about 50,000 trees in public rights of way and another 20,000 trees within our 89 parks.

Now we're curious: Where’s your favorite tree in a Fort Wayne park — and why?

Share the park, the tree or even a photo in the comments for a chance to win two beverage koozies and two coasters! Winners will be selected at random.

08/26/2026

For sunflower fans, please note that Wednesday, August 26 will be the final U-Pick date of the season at Salomon Farm Park.

08/26/2026

What does a day at a Fort Wayne youth center look like? Go behind the scenes at Weisser Park Youth Center in this special excerpt from the latest Parks Podcast.

Hear from Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Director Steve McDaniel and Weisser Park Youth Center Supervisor Zynette Paige about how the After School Program gives kids a safe place to learn, have fun, explore extracurricular activities and connect with others.

🎧 Listen to the brief excerpt and discover what makes our Youth Centers so special, then follow the link to catch the full conversation.
https://bit.ly/ParksPodcastAugust2026

Parents can still register their children for the weekday After School Program at one of three locations: https://bit.ly/RegisterFWYouth

08/21/2026

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxACLxxc0EEIdm6qnn9vN-YzJDiPlppaz

Fort Wayne’s riverfront continues to evolve—and Riverfront Phase IIB is the next big step.

In this segment from 'The 260', hear from Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Director Steve McDaniel as he speaks with President/CEO of PBS Fort Wayne Edward Leon about the vision, progress and exciting new amenities coming to the north side of the St. Marys River.

📺 Watch the full segment tonight at 7:30 p.m. on PBS and on the PBS app. The Riverfront Phase IIB segment is also available to watch now!

For more: https://riverfrontfw.org/news-item/riverfront-phase-iib-public-open-space-update/

08/20/2026

The excitement is building two weeks away from the Ninja Kidz Live: Infinite Possibilities show. See new details below for pre-show activities.

08/19/2026

The Headwaters Park fountain/splashpad will temporarily be closed for maintenance work on Wednesday and Thursday, August 19 and 20.

08/18/2026

Love creating content? Know what makes people stop scrolling? Understand how to make screen time productive?

Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation is looking for a Social Media Marketing intern to help us bring parks, programs and events to life.

The right candidate will have the opportunity to develop hands-on experience with:
- social media content
- photos, reels and short-form video
- community engagement
- graphics and visual storytelling
- promoting programs and events

If you're creative, curious and ready to turn your skills into real-world experience, we want to meet you.

Apply today: bit.ly/FWParkJobs