Trail Use Hit One Million Trips In 2024
The City of Fort Wayne’s trail network of 104.7 miles was well utilized in 2024, hitting the milestone of 1 million trips for the year! The trail user count reached 1,008,243. . .
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The Great Outdoors
Enjoy outdoors activities like gardening, camping, hiking and more? This section is for you! These articles contain the latest local outdoors news and entertainment from around the Waynedale (Fort Wayne), Indiana area.
DNR Issues Caution After Two Kids Fall Through Thin Ice
Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating an incident involving two juveniles who fell through thin ice in Allen County in December.
The Allen County Sheriff’s Department received call regarding the incident, which happened in the area of 1197 . . .
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Put These 4 Seasonal Fort Wayne Events On Your Must-Do List!
Join in the fun and celebrate the season at the following events brought to you by the Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Department:
Holiday Showcase Exhibit: Gnome for the HolidaysUntil January 5, public hours at the Foellinger-Freimann . . .
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Ribbon Is Cut For McMillen Family Pavilion In Franke Park
Mayor Sharon Tucker, Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Director Steve McDaniel, Fort Wayne Park Foundation, elected officials, community leaders and neighborhood representatives dedicated the new McMillen Family Pavilion in Franke Park. . .
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Ground Is Broken For Packard Park Renovations
Mayor Sharon Tucker, Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Director Steve McDaniel, community leaders, funding partners and neighborhood representatives celebrated the first steps of a reconceived master plan with a ground-breaking ceremony for the renovations . . .
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Pickleball “Craze” Is Sweeping Our City!
This picture was taken here in our city (Hamilton Park) of people playing the newest “get yourself in shape” game called Pickleball! Pickleball was invented on a badminton court by a gentleman named Joel Pritchard, and his neighbors Bill Bell and . . .
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New DNR System For Licenses, Harvests, Gift Certificates
A new system that will enhance online customers’ ease of doing business with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Division of Fish & Wildlife (DFW) will launch Dec. 11.
Called the Activity Hub, it replaces the current licensing system . . .
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Passionate Community Members Dedicated To Keeping St. Mary’s Pathway Clean
In 2016, the Waynedale Trails and Sidewalks Initiative (WT&SI) “adopted” a two-mile stretch of the St. Mary’s Pathway, running between Airport Expressway and Tillman Park. Originally overseen by the City of Fort Wayne Greenways Department, . . .
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Take The State Park Survey
What do you think about Indiana State Parks?
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) wants your feedback on your favorite activities and priorities for management of state parks.
“Indiana State Parks belong to all of us as Hoosiers,” said . . .
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Trail Buddies Program Breaks Record
The YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne Trail Buddies program celebrated giving a record-breaking 261 rides to individuals with diverse abilities during the 2024 season. Established in 2017, Trail Buddies provides free bike rides for those with physical disabilities . . .
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U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree To Visit Fort Wayne
A once in a lifetime national event is making its way to Fort Wayne, IN. The 2024 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is making a special appearance in Fort Wayne, IN as part of its 4,000-mile journey from Alaska to Washington, D.C. . .
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Veterans Golf Free On Veterans Day
Veterans and active military personnel are invited to play golf for free at Foster, Shoaff or McMillen Park Golf Courses on Monday, November 11, (electric carts are not included in this special). . .
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Local Food System Conference To Be Held At Electric Works
The Northeast Indiana Local Food Network will host Nourishing our Community with our Local Food System on Tuesday, October 29 from 8:30am to 1:00pm at the Don Wolf Conference Center at Do it Best headquarters at Electric Works in Fort Wayne. . .
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Riley 5 Mile & 5k Fitness Walk Raised Over $32k
The Fort Wayne Running Club’s 18th Annual Run for Riley 5 Mile & 5k Fitness Walk, presented by ProFed, raised over $32,000 for the Riley Foundation. With 100% of proceeds going to the cause, the event brings the total raised over the years . . .
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City-wide Leaf Collection To Begin
Beginning October 28, the Fort Wayne Street Department will collect leaves in the City’s more than 400 neighborhoods. This year’s leaf pick-up will run through December 13, but weather conditions or the volume of leaves in a particular area may . . .
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National Bison Day Celebration At LC Nature Park
The public is invited to celebrate National Bison Day on Saturday, November 2 from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM at LC Nature Park. Entry is free.
Celebrate the mighty bison, with a day full of adventure, food, and fun at LC Nature Park! . .
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Hunters Urged To Remember Safety Tips
With the deer reduction zone hunting season underway and the statewide archery deer season that started on Oct. 1, Indiana Conservation Officers remind hunters to stay safe.
More than 300,000 people are expected to participate in some form of deer hunting . . .
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Celebrate National Public Lands Day In Indiana
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites you to celebrate National Public Lands Day on Sept. 28 and 29 with events happening around the state.
National Public Lands Day, on Saturday, Sept. . .
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Community Leaders Celebrate Groundbreaking of Brewer Park Redevelopment
Mayor Sharon Tucker, Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Director Steve McDaniel, community leaders, funding partners and representatives of Mount Vernon Park celebrated the beginning of a new era for the neighborhood with a ground-breaking ceremony for . . .
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Girl Scouts To Host STEM Expo On Oct. 19
Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-Michiana (GSNI-M) will hold its ninth annual STEM Expo, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Saturday, October 19, in the Walb International Ballroom at Purdue University Fort Wayne. . .
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Liberty Mills Road Trail Project Celebrations
Mayor Sharon Tucker joined by residents, nearby business owners, and representatives from the City of Fort Wayne’s Public Works and Community Development divisions, celebrated the completion of the Liberty Mills Road Trail Project with a ribbon cutting . . .
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EHD Detected In Indiana Deer
An early-season outbreak of epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) in deer, which started in the northern region of Indiana this year, has been detected by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR). . .
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Celebrating Nature’s Majestic Journey With LRWP
The Little River Wetlands Project invites the community to the annual Monarch Festival on September 8th, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., at Eagle Marsh Nature Preserve in Fort Wayne. This free family-friendly event features live displays, educational presentations, butterfly tagging, and a plant giveaway, promoting monarch butterfly conservation and community engagement. . .
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Local Cadette Earns Silver Award For Fox Island Project
On August 15th, Girl Scout Cadette Evah Maloy earned the prestigious Silver Award, the highest honor a Cadette Girl Scout can achieve. She received this award after successfully completing a project that brings awareness and education to visitors of . . .
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