The The Journal Gazette archives tell me today was my 5th time covering Dippin’ Dogs. As my funny husband Derrick Sloboda said when I showed him this video, “Ah the dog days of summer.” Fort Wayne Parks

Explore the fall edition of the Fun Times and discover free and low cost fun for all ages. View online bit.ly/3AhphAH and also available now in our East State Blvd. office and at ACPL branches.

Specialty cruises in August offer a unique 90-minute experience on the rivers. RideSweetBreeze.org #RiverfrontFW

If you were not able to attend one of the July open houses to discuss the Foster Park Entrance redesign, we now have a survey available in English, Spanish and Burmese through the end of August. earthsourceinc.net/fosterparksurv…

One Fort Wayne Park was honored to be on the #HGTV Best Public Parks and Gardens list. Thank you writer, #LynnCoulter, #VisitIndiana and #VisitFortWayne Read the article here, bit.ly/4dyoES0

Catch an evening cruise this season, while you still can. Two 60-minute evening tours are available on Thursday, August 29. RSVP for 6:00 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. All aboard at: bit.ly/3UZzlFg #RiverfrontFW

Don't miss this Positively Fort Wayne segment on @WANE15

Fort Wayne Park and Recreation offices will be closed on Monday, September 2, in recognition of Labor Day. Offices will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, September 3.

POSITIVELY FORT WAYNE | The Welcome to Fort Wayne sign is a living landmark that sets a positive tone for visitors entering downtown. trib.al/9NoZuLT

Join me at 3:00 p.m. in meeting room # WU G-08 to hear and discuss how Fort Wayne is advancing in Climate action and what climate mitigation plans are being implemented. Save your seat by registering bit.ly/4e4pNk5

There's much to love at Salomon Farm Park. Whether it's the trails, the farm animals, the U-Pick flower fields the venues or the many activities and classes offered throughout the year, we think it'll grow on you too. Listen to the lastest Parks Podcast. bit.ly/3Z7xYI8

Do you love our parks? If so, the Indiana Park & Recreation Association (IPRA) is conducting a survey to develop a public awareness campaign about the benefits of parks to residents. You can access the survey via the QR code or at this link: iu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6o….

Do you have an evergreen tree you’re thinking about removing? The Parks & Recreation Forestry team will cut down your tree at no cost to you. Ideally, the trees will be spruce between 8-30 feet tall. Call Lynda at 260-427-6424 or Gilbert at 801-368-6972 to donate your tree.

Our Riparian crew uncovered bryozoans. What are they? Bryozoans are a sign of clean water quality which is excellent news for the St. Joseph River. They also help clarify the water from sediment, keep algal blooms at bay & are great sources of food for fish & insects.

Do you have your tickets for Sweet Breeze Fest?🎫 RSVP at bit.ly/3UZzlFg #RideSweetBreeze

Thank you to the volunteers 🦾from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. They helped spread mulch at the Shoaff Park Playground.

Mayor Sharon Tucker, FWPR 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 the redevelopment of Brewer Park.