Explore the Trails!

Meet 6:00 p.m. Departs 6:10 p.m.Find fitness fun and new friends on the trails! The City of Fort Wayne and Fort Wayne Trails Inc. offer free family-friendly trail exploration events where you can get to know the 130+ miles of trails within the Greater Fort Wayne Trail N......More

Meet 6:00 p.m. Departs 6:10 p.m.Find fitness fun and new friends on the trails! The City of Fort Wayne and Fort Wayne Trails Inc. offer free family-friendly trail exploration events where you can get to know the 130+ miles of trails within the Greater Fort Wayne Trail Network! Starting locations vary and all skill levels are welcome. Individuals are responsible for their own safety at all Trail events.Trek the Trails: These guided group bicycle rides take place every Tuesday. Helmets are strongly encouraged. Ride lengths vary – maps will be released day-of on the Fort Wayne Trails Inc. Facebook page. Participants should come prepared with water. Trek the Trails dates (Bicyclists ONLY) are listed below in black.Tread The Trails: Fort Wayne Running Club and the City of New Haven have joined the City of Fort Wayne and Fort Wayne Trails Inc.  to provide guided 1 mile & 5k walks/runs beginning at different locations throughout the area! All speeds and ability levels are encouraged to attend including those with mobility devices. Tread the Trails events take place every other Thursday. Tread the Trails dates (Walkers Runners Mobility Device Users ONLY) are listed below in green.For more information about either program call the City of Fort Wayne Greenways at 260-427-6228 or Fort Wayne Trails Inc. at 260-969-0079. Follow Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Fort Wayne Trails Inc. and Fort Wayne Running Club for weather-related updates.Trek Date                      Tread Date                  Starting Location                          Length4/30            4/30            Trek/Tread Kick-Off Event / After Party (FWTrails.org for info)          8.2 mi                                                              Promenade Park 202 W. Superior St.         5/7                --                        Fellowship Missionary Church        7.2mi                                                              2536 E Tillman Rd. Park at back of lot5/14            5/16            Buckner Park 6114 Bass Rd.              7.2 mi5/21            --                        Kreager Park 7225 N. River Rd. near tennis courts                    7.5 mi5/28            5/30            Shoaff Park 6401 St. Joe Rd. Conklin Pavilion          7.3 mi

Dragon Boat 101

Thursday, May 23, 6:00-7:00 p.m.Park Foundation PavilionPromenade Park, 202 W. Superior St.Interested in taking part in this year’s Fort Wayne Dragon Boat Races but not sure where to start? Attend this informational session where we will be covering all things Dragon Bo......More

Thursday, May 23, 6:00-7:00 p.m.Park Foundation PavilionPromenade Park, 202 W. Superior St.Interested in taking part in this year’s Fort Wayne Dragon Boat Races but not sure where to start? Attend this informational session where we will be covering all things Dragon Boats – what it is, how to create a team, event schedule, and more!

Promenade Park

Rick Springfield Concert

Foellinger Theatre Summer Concerts3411 Sherman Blvd.Join us for a great summer of music and fun at Foellinger Theatre in Franke Park. Our concert line-up includes nationally acclaimed musicians and tribute bands as well as free performances by local groups. Get your tic......More

Foellinger Theatre Summer Concerts3411 Sherman Blvd.Join us for a great summer of music and fun at Foellinger Theatre in Franke Park. Our concert line-up includes nationally acclaimed musicians and tribute bands as well as free performances by local groups. Get your tickets now at Tickmaster.com or in person at the Parks and Recreation Department (no added fees) 705 East State Blvd. during regular office hours or at the Foellinger Theatre Box Office 6:00-10:00 p.m. on concert days. Foellinger Theatre is located in Franke Park next to the Children’s Zoo on Sherman Blvd. Check out our new web site (foellingertheatre.org) for additional details about our summer line-up including new shows as they are announced!May 23 8:30 pm                          Rick Springfield

Foellinger Theatre

Explore the Trails!

Meet 6:00 p.m. Departs 6:10 p.m.Find fitness fun and new friends on the trails! The City of Fort Wayne and Fort Wayne Trails Inc. offer free family-friendly trail exploration events where you can get to know the 130+ miles of trails within the Greater Fort Wayne Trail N......More

Meet 6:00 p.m. Departs 6:10 p.m.Find fitness fun and new friends on the trails! The City of Fort Wayne and Fort Wayne Trails Inc. offer free family-friendly trail exploration events where you can get to know the 130+ miles of trails within the Greater Fort Wayne Trail Network! Starting locations vary and all skill levels are welcome. Individuals are responsible for their own safety at all Trail events.Trek the Trails: These guided group bicycle rides take place every Tuesday. Helmets are strongly encouraged. Ride lengths vary – maps will be released day-of on the Fort Wayne Trails Inc. Facebook page. Participants should come prepared with water. Trek the Trails dates (Bicyclists ONLY) are listed below in black.Tread The Trails: Fort Wayne Running Club and the City of New Haven have joined the City of Fort Wayne and Fort Wayne Trails Inc.  to provide guided 1 mile & 5k walks/runs beginning at different locations throughout the area! All speeds and ability levels are encouraged to attend including those with mobility devices. Tread the Trails events take place every other Thursday. Tread the Trails dates (Walkers Runners Mobility Device Users ONLY) are listed below in green.For more information about either program call the City of Fort Wayne Greenways at 260-427-6228 or Fort Wayne Trails Inc. at 260-969-0079. Follow Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Fort Wayne Trails Inc. and Fort Wayne Running Club for weather-related updates.Trek Date                      Tread Date                  Starting Location                          Length4/30            4/30            Trek/Tread Kick-Off Event / After Party (FWTrails.org for info)          8.2 mi                                                              Promenade Park 202 W. Superior St.         5/7                --                        Fellowship Missionary Church        7.2mi                                                              2536 E Tillman Rd. Park at back of lot5/14            5/16            Buckner Park 6114 Bass Rd.              7.2 mi5/21            --                        Kreager Park 7225 N. River Rd. near tennis courts                    7.5 mi5/28            5/30            Shoaff Park 6401 St. Joe Rd. Conklin Pavilion          7.3 mi

Kids' Fishing Derby

Hurshtown Reservoir

McMillen Pool Opening Day

McMillen Park

Northside Pool Opening Day

Northside Pool

Lifetime Sports Academy

Lifetime Sports AcademyJune 3-July 19    •  McMillen  Park  •    Boys & Girls Ages 7-18      FREE TENNIS GOLF and SWIMMING LESSONS!The Lifetime Sports Academy is open to boys and girls ages 7-18 and offers free group lessons in the lifetime sports of golf tennis and swi......More

Lifetime Sports AcademyJune 3-July 19    •  McMillen  Park  •    Boys & Girls Ages 7-18      FREE TENNIS GOLF and SWIMMING LESSONS!The Lifetime Sports Academy is open to boys and girls ages 7-18 and offers free group lessons in the lifetime sports of golf tennis and swimming. The program operates Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Group lessons in golf tennis and swimming will focus on skill development training and participation and will be taught by certified coaches and highly trained professionals and volunteers. Participants may come as often as they wish and stay as long as they like. The Fort Wayne Community Schools summer lunch program will also be available at McMillen Park for Academy participants. The Lifetime Sports Academy is funded by the Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department and Lifetime Sports Academy Committee and is offered FREE to area youth.

45th Annual Senior Games

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Community Center

Lifetime Sports Academy

The Lifetime Sports Academy will be held in McMillen Park June 3-July 19.  The Academy features group lessons in swimming golf and tennis for boys and girls ages 7-18.  Program hours will be Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.  Watch for more details in the Summer Fun Tim......More

The Lifetime Sports Academy will be held in McMillen Park June 3-July 19.  The Academy features group lessons in swimming golf and tennis for boys and girls ages 7-18.  Program hours will be Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.  Watch for more details in the Summer Fun Times booklet or call 427-6000 in mid May for a brochure which will also be available on our website at www.fortwayneparks.org.  The Lifetime Sports Academy is a FREE program

McMillen Park

45th Annual Senior Games

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Community Center

Trek the Trails

45th Annual Senior Games

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Community Center

Storytime at the Park

Storytime at the ParkWednesdays, June 5-August 28, 9:30-10:00 a.m.Park Foundation PavilionPromenade Park, 202 W. Superior St.Join the Allen County Public Library on Wednesday mornings for fresh air, sunshine, and children’s literature at Promenade Park. Sessions will be......More

Storytime at the ParkWednesdays, June 5-August 28, 9:30-10:00 a.m.Park Foundation PavilionPromenade Park, 202 W. Superior St.Join the Allen County Public Library on Wednesday mornings for fresh air, sunshine, and children’s literature at Promenade Park. Sessions will be held under the awning of the Park Foundation Pavilion. No pre-registration is required for these FREE story sessions. There will be no Storytime on Juneteeth holiday (June 19).

Promenade Park

Salomon Farmers' Market

Salomon Farm

45th Annual Senior Games

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Community Center

45th Annual Senior Games

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Community Center

45th Annual Senior Games

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Community Center

Siege of Fort Wayne 1812

Siege of Fort Wayne 1812Saturday, June 8, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.Sunday, June 9, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.This weekend at the Old Fort, reenactors will recreate the Siege of Fort Wayne during the War of 1812. Come experience the conflict! Observe musket and cannon demonstration......More

Siege of Fort Wayne 1812Saturday, June 8, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.Sunday, June 9, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.This weekend at the Old Fort, reenactors will recreate the Siege of Fort Wayne during the War of 1812. Come experience the conflict! Observe musket and cannon demonstrations. Visit with soldiers, civilians, and period artisans. Enjoy children’s activities and check out the latest Old Fort merchandise!

Old Fort