FWPR Community Center

06/23/2026

We all think our pet is the cutest...

Prove it. 😄

Share a photo of your pet in the comments and tell us their name!
Then imagine turning that photo into a custom painting in our upcoming Paint Your Pet class.

🐶🐱🐰🐴🐦

Registration is now open. Call 427-6460 or register at fortwayneparks.org. to save your spot.

06/17/2026

Due to the weather forecast for this afternoon & this evening, we are canceling the youth tennis lessons.

06/17/2026

⛈️ EVENT UPDATE: POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER ⛈️

Due to the anticipated storms in the forecast for tonight, we are shifting a few things around to keep everyone safe and dry.

Please note the new dates, times, and locations for our upcoming events:

2-Mile Run: Moved to June 24 at 6:00 PM 🏃‍♂️

Disc Golf: Now held on June 26 at 5:00 PM 🥏

Please note: Disc Golf has also been relocated and will now be held at Northside Park.

06/12/2026

Please join us in welcoming Anna Eckelbarger Salas to the Community Center team!

Anna brings more than 20 years of experience in recreation, community programming, and community engagement. She is passionate about creating opportunities for people to learn, connect, stay active, and have fun.

When she's not at work, Anna enjoys all things creative, including painting, watercolor, resin art, diamond painting, and other artistic projects. She also loves reading, baking, puzzles, exploring with her family and two dogs, and is currently enjoying learning the game of pickleball.

In her new role, Anna will oversee adult programming, including fitness, arts, enrichment classes, and special events. She is excited to get to know Community Center participants and help create programs that bring people together.

Have an idea for a class, want to teach, have questions about our programs, or just want to say hello? Anna would love to hear from you!

📞 260-427-6466
📧 [email protected]

Or stop by the Community Center and introduce yourself!

06/04/2026

What an absolute blast today at PODS Camp’s Miscellany Madness! 🎶🎨

A massive thank you to the amazing Mike and Susan Rauch for coming out and teaching the kids how to play the ukulele! The energy was incredible, and we definitely have some future rockstars in the making. 🎸✨

Check out some of our favorite moments from today! 👇

06/03/2026

Our Wednesday Walker group took a nice stroll through the beautiful Parkview Field today!

Join us every Wednesday at 11:00 AM as we explore old and new places in Downtown Fort Wayne! 

06/02/2026

👑✨ Hear ye, hear ye! ✨👑

Calling all kings, princes, and father figures! It’s time to dust off your dancing shoes and make unforgettable memories with your favorite little princess.

Join us for the annual Daddy/Daughter Princess Ball! 🏰💖

📅 Date: Thursday, June 18
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Right here at the Community Center!

We are so excited to announce that Your Party Princess will be sending a very special royal guest to celebrate with us! 👸✨

Your magical evening includes:
🐴 Horse-drawn carriage rides
🍽️ A delicious dinner
💃 Dancing the night away!

Event Details:
Ages: 4–10 years old

Cost: $40 per princess

Standard registration is open, but spots fill up fast! Secure your royal invitation today.

📞 Call 260-427-6000 to register now!

06/01/2026

It was a blast!

05/29/2026

Congratulations to Linda Falater!

Thank you for 14 years of dedicated service to the Community Center! Enjoy your retirement!

Thankfully, we will still see Linda around from time to time volunteering!

05/25/2026