Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Community Center

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

05/21/2026

☀️ Looking for 7 weeks of summer fun for your kids? Check out Summer Activity PODS! ☀️

If you have a child aged 5–12, Fort Wayne's Summer Activity PODS are designed to keep them active, engaged, and safe all summer long! With 16 different themes, there is something for every interest.

Here is what you need to know:
• ⏰ Flexible Schedule: Choose morning or afternoon sessions—or pair them together for a full-day experience! (If they stay all day, just pack a lunch and staff will supervise them between sessions).
• 👕 Perks: Every registration includes an official POD t-shirt!
• 💰 Affordable: Just $80 per session.

⚠️ Don't wait! Spots are strictly limited to 16–18 youth per session, and they fill up fast. The registration deadline is exactly one week before each POD starts.

👉 Click the link below to view the official brochure, see all 16 themes, and get your child registered today:
https://www.cityoffortwayne.in.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10442/PODS-Brochure-26-Final?bidId=

05/20/2026

⚽️⚾️ LEARN A SPORT! 🎾🏐

Looking for a fun way to keep the kids active this summer? Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Youth Athletics registration is officially open! Whether they want to kick, swing, or splash, we have a program they'll love.

Sign up with a friend and double the fun! 🤝

🏆 Programs Available:
Soccer: Little Kickers • Kickin' Kids • Big Kickers

Baseball/T-Ball: Little Sluggers • P*e Wee T-Ball • Lob Ball

Tennis: Tennis for Tots • Youth Tennis Lessons • Jr Excellence

More Fun: Youth Sand Volleyball • Swimming Lessons

📅 Important Dates:
Registration Deadline: May 25th ⏳

Practices Begin: First week of June

💻 Ready to sign up? Head over to fortwayneparks.org to secure your spot!

📞 Questions? Reach out to Caleb at 260-427-6467.

05/15/2026

🎉 What a wonderful time celebrating Linda Falater’s upcoming retirement! We had a blast showering her with love and celebrating all her incredible years of hard work.

A huge thank you to Chris Liechty for taking care of the delicious food and making the celebration extra special! 🥪

📅 Linda’s official last day isn’t until May 29, so there is still plenty of time to stop by, visit, and wish her well on her next chapter!

05/13/2026

Things are going incredibly well on the tennis court lately. There’s nothing like that perfect "pop" when you hit the sweet spot!

Feeling grateful for the exercise, the sunshine, and the great company. Can’t wait for the next match! ☀️💪