April 25, 2025 - Mayor Sharon Tucker, Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation, Trees Indiana and other tree enthusiasts gathered today to celebrate Arbor Day. Fort Wayne has been named a Tree City USA® by the Arbor Day Foundation for the 35^th consecutive year in honor of its commitment to effective urban forest management. The Parks Department also announced that the city received a Growth Award for the 20^th consecutive year for demonstrating environmental improvement and an outstanding level of tree care.

April 25, 2025 - Mayor Sharon Tucker is seeking applicants for the Mayor’s Youth Engagement Council for the 2025-26 school year. Applicants must be a city resident and enrolled as a high school sophomore-senior for the 2025-26 school year. Space on the council is limited and is a one-year commitment.

April 25, 2025 - Due to INDOT crews making drainage repairs at the intersection of Lima Road and Progress Drive, the southbound right turn lane onto Progress Drive may have intermittent closures Tuesday, April 29 – Friday, May 2. Drivers are asked to detour via Coliseum Boulevard to Executive Boulevard to Progress Drive when necessary.

April 24, 2025 - The 2025 season for Trek the Trails and Tread the Trails will begin on Tuesday, April 29 at 6:00 p.m. at Promenade Park. This kick-off event includes a free Trails Celebration Party hosted by Fort Wayne Trails from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. TEDS Snack + Bar will be open with drinks for purchase and Fort Wayne Trails will have light snacks on hand.

Trek the Trails and Tread the Trails will take place during the same weeks this year.

Date and locations for the next 5 Trek the Trails bicycle rides:

• 5/13: Cookie Cottage, 620 W. Washington Center Rd.
• 5/27: Rockhill Park, Catalpa St & W Jefferson Boulevard
• 6/10: Moser Park, 601 W Main St., New Haven
• 6/24: Turnstone, 3320 N Clinton St. 

April 24, 2025 - On Thursday, April 24, 2025, Fort Wayne Trails, Inc presented Mayor Sharon Tucker and the City of Fort Wayne a check for $157,000 to support the final segment of the Hanna Street Trail from Wallace to Berry streets. The completion of this .75 mile section of trail will create a continuous connection from Tillman Park to Downtown Fort Wayne. The total length of the Hanna Street Trail measures just over 4.5 miles.

April 23, 2025 - Today marks the one-year anniversary of Sharon Tucker being sworn in as Fort Wayne’s 37^th mayor.

Since Mayor Tucker took office, the City of Fort Wayne has experienced many successes as a community that continues to make a positive difference for residents, neighborhoods, and businesses. An enhanced quality of life for all as a fun, family friendly, and safe community are the pillars of Mayor Tucker’s administration.

April 22, 2025 - Mayor Sharon Tucker proclaimed today as Bishop Dwenger Girls Gymnastics Team Day in the City of Fort Wayne during a special recognition ceremony at Citizens Square.

Bishop Dwenger recently captured the state championship in girls gymnastics.