How to become a Donor

Leave Your MARK in a PARK!

The Fort Wayne park system is what it is today because of the generous personal gifts of past generations. You can leave your mark on a park system by including the Board of Park Commissioners in your giving plan or in your will.

Why Support the Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department? You can help provide parks, programs and/or recreational amenities for current and future Fort Wayne citizens. By supporting the Department you are adding to the quality of life of the city. Your donation is even tax deductible.  Make a financial donation NOW  

Check out the new Boundless Playground Page  and be a part of leaving your mark in Kreager Park!

NEW Legacy Parks campaign is now underway.  Check out the Legacy Parks link to learn more.

Add to the beauty of your favorite park and honor a loved one similtaneously with the help of our tree and bench donation program. Choose a tree from our approved trees list and/or choose a park bench. Check out the NEW Memorial Program page for additional information.

One of the best ways to donate to our city parks is to provide the means for planting a glorious floral display. To learn more about providing time or money for the flora of our parks contact the  Manager of Information and Development.

Spraygrounds (a water playground) have become increasingly popular in our parks thanks to their ease, simplicity and huge amounts of fun. If you have an interest in making a donation for a sprayground in one of our existing parks, contact the Manager of Information and Development.

Would your corporation like to sponsor or fund a project or program? Do you just want to donate money and don't have a specific direction as to where you want it to go? No problem. Contact the Manager of Information and Development.  and she will gladly help. You can also reach her at (260) 427-6020.

If you would like to make a small personal donation,you may now do that on-line! Make a donation NOW.

 For a larger donation of land and/or funds, please e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

If you would like to donate to a specific facility such as Weisser, Jennings , the Community Center, Botanical Conservatory, or McMillen Ice Arena and/or perhaps you are interested in assisting with the development of meadows, wetlands, or additional land, please e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and she can discuss this with you.