Fort Wayne, IN: The Parks and Recreation Department is hosting five meetings this month as part of its Comprehensive Plan efforts. Citizens are encouraged to share ideas and concerns, which will play a vital part in shaping the future of the Parks and Recreation Department for the next 10 years.
"We're interested in hearing what citizens want to see in their parks and recreation system *mdash; what areas need to be improved, changed or added," said Dianne Hoover, director of Parks and Recreation. "Future parks and recreation activities will be determined by the citizens of this city, and these meetings are intended to encourage public participation."
The meetings will be held at the following times and locations:
Tuesday, September 9, 6:30 p.m. Pine Valley Country Club, 10900 Pine Mills Road
Wednesday, September 10, 5:30 p.m. Aboite Township Fire Station, 1131 Aboite Center Rd.
Wednesday, September 10, 7:30 p.m. Study Elementary School, 2414 Brooklyn Ave.
Thursday, September 18, 5:30 p.m. League for the Blind and Disabled, 5821 S. Anthony Blvd.
Thursday, September 18, 7:30 p.m. Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, 4700 Vance Ave.
Consultants from Woolpert, LLP have held focus groups with participants from stakeholder groups, including those serving youth sports, the environment, City planning and growth, the arts, and parks advocates. In addition, 3,000 surveys were sent to Fort Wayne residents this spring. The public meetings are one of the final steps in the comprehensive planning process before a final plan is presented to the Parks and Recreation Department in late October.
For more information:
Sarah Nichter Fort Wayne Parks & Rec. Manager - Information & Development Office: 427-6024 Fax: 427-6020 Email: sarah.nichter@ci.ft-wayne.in.us