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Foster Park improvements unveiled

By Stephen Parker, on August 25, 2010, at 3:11 pm

John Oldenkamp addresses the press conference. Courtesy photo.

Press release from Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation:

Foster Park Improvements Unveiled

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Rivergreenway extended from Johnny Appleseed Park to IPFW

By Stephen Parker, on August 1, 2010, at 3:39 pm

Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department Logo

Press release from Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation:

Rivergreenway Extended from Johnny Appleseed Park to IPFW

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Cooper Community Center revitalizing neighborhood with 35 years of service

By Stephen Parker, on August 1, 2010, at 1:17 pm

Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department Logo

Press release from Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation:

Cooper Community Center Revitalizing Neighborhood with 35 Years of Service

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Federal Grant Awarded to Boundless Playground Project

By Stephen Parker, on July 21, 2010, at 9:28 am

Conceptual drawing of Fort Wayne's first Boundless Playground.

Press release from Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation:

Federal Grant Awarded to Boundless Playground Project

Fort Wayne, IN: A $200,000 grant from the National Park Service’s Land & Water Conservation Fund recently was conferred to Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation for Indiana’s first Boundless Playground project. This award brings the fundraising campaign one step closer to its $1.3 million total.

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Fort Wayne cares about play

By Stephen Parker, on July 5, 2010, at 1:19 pm

Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Director Al Moll announcing the Playful City USA initiative. Courtesy photo.

Press release from Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation:

Fort Wayne Cares About Play
Playful City USA Initiative Underway

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Opening day at McMillen Park’s Lifetime Sports Academy

By Stephen Parker, on June 14, 2010, at 11:41 pm

Press release from Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation:

Opening Day at McMillen Park’s Lifetime Sports Academy

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Foellinger Theatre announces expanded Summer Concert Season

By Stephen Parker, on March 31, 2010, at 10:55 pm

Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Director Al Moll. Courtesy photo.

Press release from Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation:

Foellinger Theatre Announces Expanded Summer Concert Season

Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Director Al Moll was joined by representatives from City Council, the Lincoln Foundation, and media sponsors as he announced the 2010 Foellinger Theatre season. This summer’s events will feature more signature concerts, more nationally-known tribute bands, and more current movies.

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Local business finds Fort Wayne Attractions serve as perfect marketing backdrop

By Stephen Parker, on February 2, 2010, at 1:20 am

Image from the 2010 Vera Bradley Spring Catalog

Press release from the Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department:

Local Business Finds Fort Wayne Attractions Serve as Perfect Marketing Backdrop

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Park Board of Commissioners President named

By Stephen Parker, on January 29, 2010, at 9:07 am

Press release from Parks and Recreation:

Park Board President Named

Attorney Richard Samek was re-elected President of the Board of Park Commissioners on Thursday.

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$1 Million raised for Indiana’s first boundless playground

By Stephen Parker, on January 22, 2010, at 5:58 am

Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department Logo

Press Release from the Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department:

$1 Million Raised for Indiana’s First Boundless Playground

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City Council notes – 1/19/2010

By Stephen Parker, on January 19, 2010, at 6:58 pm

The Fort Wayne City Council

Notes from tonight’s City Council meeting.

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Operation Stocking Stuffer

By Stephen Parker, on December 21, 2009, at 2:53 pm

Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department Logo

Parks and Recreation press release:

Operation Stocking Stuffer

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Downtown Landmarks exhibit at the Botanical Conservatory

By Stephen Parker, on November 28, 2009, at 3:23 pm

A new exhibit opened at the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory this past Wednesday.

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Mayor’s Tree Commission recommends building on current forestry successes

By Stephen Parker, on November 6, 2009, at 4:46 pm

City of Fort Wayne Seal

Press release from the City of Fort Wayne:

Mayor’s Tree Commission recommends building on current forestry successes
Ten proposals come from comprehensive review of existing program

Mayor Tom Henry’s tree commission has recommended the City of Fort Wayne’s Parks and Recreation Department continue to build on the well-managed urban forestry program by creating a comprehensive approach to caring for the city’s tree canopy.

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Neighborhood meeting set for district two – 11/2/2009

By Stephen Parker, on October 28, 2009, at 8:04 pm

Fort Wayne City Councilwoman Karen Goldner is hosting her last meeting for 2009.

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10/8 Budget Hearing: Parks and Recreation

By Stephen Parker, on October 8, 2009, at 7:57 pm

2010 City Civil Budget

Notes from the Fort Wayne City Council Budget Hearing on October 8, 2009.

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Councilman Shoaff on Headwaters Park

By Stephen Parker, on September 25, 2009, at 3:06 am

Councilman John Shoaff spoke with me Thursday about Headwaters Park and the re-evaluation of the management agreement between the City and Headwaters Park Alliance.

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Headwaters Park Management Agreement

By Stephen Parker, on September 22, 2009, at 12:19 am

Last Thursday, the Parks Board of Commissioners approved a one year extension to the Management Agreement of Headwaters Park with the Headwaters Park Alliance.

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Weisser Park Celebrating 100th Anniversary

By Stephen Parker, on August 1, 2009, at 11:58 am

Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department Logo

Press release from Parks and Recreation:

Weisser Park Celebrating 100th Anniversary
Kick-Off of 16th Annual Harambee Festival

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New cannon at Old Fort Wayne

By Stephen Parker, on July 23, 2009, at 11:53 pm

Firing the reproduction 19th century cannon

Press release from the Parks and Recreation Department dated last Saturday, July 18, 2009:

Lincoln Financial Foundation Donates Cannon to Old Fort

Parks and Recreation Director Al Moll and Historic Fort Wayne President Ken Sorg thanked Lincoln Financial Group for donating a 19th century reproduction cannon to the Old Fort today.

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$250,000 Foster Park Improvements Announced

By Stephen Parker, on July 2, 2009, at 8:59 pm

Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department Logo

Press release from Parks and Recreation:

Oldenkamps Honored: $250,000 Foster Park Improvements Announced

Mayor Tom Henry honored two long-time Foster Park residents by proclaiming July 1st John and Julia Oldenkamp Day. City Council President Tom Smith read the proclamation at Foster Park today on behalf of the Mayor, who was unable to attend. Parks and Recreation Director Al Moll, Friends of the Parks President Julie Donnell, City Council members and park advocates joined Councilman Smith to express their appreciation of the Oldenkamps and their $250,000 donation to Foster Park improvements.

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Broadway Family FunFest photos and video

By Stephen Parker, on June 19, 2009, at 1:54 am

Photos and video from the Broadway Family FunFest held earlier this month.

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Foellinger Theatre’s 60th Anniversary

By Stephen Parker, on June 16, 2009, at 10:30 pm

Foellinger Theatre

Press release from Parks and Recreation:

The 60th Anniversary of Foellinger Theatre
More than $275,000 enhances Acoustics and “Curb Appeal”

Parks and Recreation Director Al Moll was joined by representatives from the Foellinger Foundation and Park staff as they celebrated Foellinger Theatre’s 60th Anniversary, as well as the completion of $1 million dollars of improvements to Foellinger Outdoor Theatre at Franke Park. With Theatre supporters and musicians also in attendance, Moll officially began the festivities by cranking up the music on the new state-of-the-art sound system.

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Rivergreenway Designated a National Recreation Trail

By Stephen Parker, on June 8, 2009, at 1:10 pm

Press release from the City:

Rivergreenway Designated a National Recreation Trail

Mayor Tom Henry and Parks and Recreation Director Al Moll announced today that the Rivergreenway has been officially designated a National Recreation Trail by the National Parks Service.

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McMillen Park’s Lifetime Sports Academy opens

By Stephen Parker, on June 8, 2009, at 12:53 pm

City of Fort Wayne Seal

Press release from the City:

Opening Day at McMillen Park’s Lifetime Sports Academy

Mayor Tom Henry and Parks & Recreation Director Al Moll were joined today by participants and supporters of the Lifetime Sports Academy for the opening day in the 12th year of LSA.

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The AroundFortWayne Blog

Foster Park improvements unveiled

Rivergreenway extended from Johnny Appleseed Park to IPFW

Cooper Community Center revitalizing neighborhood with 35 years of service

Federal Grant Awarded to Boundless Playground Project

Fort Wayne cares about play

Opening day at McMillen Park’s Lifetime Sports Academy

Foellinger Theatre announces expanded Summer Concert Season

Local business finds Fort Wayne Attractions serve as perfect marketing backdrop

Park Board of Commissioners President named

$1 Million raised for Indiana’s first boundless playground

City Council notes – 1/19/2010

Operation Stocking Stuffer

Downtown Landmarks exhibit at the Botanical Conservatory

Mayor’s Tree Commission recommends building on current forestry successes

Neighborhood meeting set for district two – 11/2/2009

10/8 Budget Hearing: Parks and Recreation

Councilman Shoaff on Headwaters Park

Headwaters Park Management Agreement

Weisser Park Celebrating 100th Anniversary

New cannon at Old Fort Wayne

$250,000 Foster Park Improvements Announced

Broadway Family FunFest photos and video

Foellinger Theatre’s 60th Anniversary

Rivergreenway Designated a National Recreation Trail

McMillen Park’s Lifetime Sports Academy opens

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