March 21, 2014 - Mayor Tom Henry is joining more than 1,000 mayors across the country for the second annual Mayors Day of Recognition for National Service, a nationwide bipartisan effort that highlights the impact of national service in tackling city problems.

This year, Mayor Henry encourages the community to join the Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Department, CANI’s AmeriCorps and Fort Wayne’s Volunteer Center to help clean up Klug Park. The snowy, frigid winter was hard on the parks and Klug needs a little extra TLC to get it ready for the busy summer season.

“National service shows the best of community spirit as we work together to find solutions to challenges,” said Mayor Henry. “Today, as we thank national service members for their commitment, let us all pledge to do our part to strengthen Fort Wayne through service and volunteering.”

“This cleanup is an extension of a successful partnership the Parks & Recreation Department has with the Volunteer Center called Adopt-a-Playground. Seventeen parks and playgrounds have been adopted by community groups, who commit to cleaning three times per year for their three-year adoption period,” said Parks & Recreation Director Al Moll. “There are plenty more parks available for adoption by business groups, church groups, even families.”

Volunteers interested in helping with the Klug Park clean-up are asked to call 260-424-3405 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by March 26th so that enough trash bags and bottled water will be available. Please join us at Klug Park by 3pm on April 1st to get signed in for this kick off to Spring event!

Groups interested in adopting a playground should contact Steve Schumacher at 260-427-6401 or email him at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..