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Park and Play Brings Fun to Neighborhoods

The children at Lakeside Park watched from the monkey bars as a giant Connect Four game, colorful hula hoops and decorations was removed from the van. Young staff dressed in flower lei necklaces and grass skirts started some music and invited the kids to play. The oldest girl said “we don’t have any money.” A staffer replied, that’s okay, it’s free! All of the children jumped down and ran over to see the Park & Play activities. Soon those hula hoops were put to use amid smiles and laughter.

A City That Invests in Itself

A city that invests in itself improves the quality of life of its residents and attracts visitors.

If the last 20 years have shown us anything, Fort Wayne has become that city.

Fort Wayne Moves Up to 83rd Largest City in United States

According to the 2022 population estimates released today by the United States Census Bureau, the city of Fort Wayne, as measured by population within the city limits, is America’s 83^rd largest city with a population of 267,927. The annual growth of what remains Indiana’s second largest city was 1,555 people and a 0.6% increase from 2021. Fort Wayne moved up a spot in the largest-city rankings from 84^th place in 2021.

How to Dispose of Bulk Garbage Items

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Do you have some old furniture you’d like to throw away? The City of Fort Wayne’s Solid Waste Department can provide that service for you!

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Legacy Lives on in Fort Wayne

Nightime Elevation

Fort Wayne’s commitment to being an open, welcoming, inviting, and inclusive community continues as we work each day to be the best city possible.

The public has a unique opportunity to come together with local government officials, civic leaders, and neighborhood advocates for the Fort Wayne Public Art Commission’s unveiling of Pillars of Hope and Justice, a public art monument in downtown Fort Wayne.

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