2011 News & Events

News

Saturday, December 10, 2011 | INC
HipHop4theCity
The non-profit organization, A Better Fort, filmed a hip-hop music video for their original song promoting community in Fort Wayne called "My City" at Parkview Field.
Wednesday, November 23, 2011 | INC
Lights of Love at Parkview Field
Erin's House for Grieving Children hosted the first ever Lights of Love at Parkview Field. Attendees dedicated luminaries for lost loved ones throughout the ballpark.
Wednesday, November 23, 2011 | INC
Fort Wayne Lights the Night with Holiday Fest
Following the annual ceremony of turning on Downtown Fort Wayne's Christmas lights, hundreds of people gathered to watch fireworks at Parkview Field.
Tuesday, November 15, 2011 | INC
City Confirms Final Preps for the Harrison Are Underway
Fort Wayne's Redevelopment Director confirmed the city would spend $80,000 to prepare The Harrison for construction next to Parkview Field.
Thursday, October 20, 2011 | News-Sentinel
Scared - or Not - at Fright Night
Downtown Fort Wayne's Fright Night included live music and a scavenger hunt at Parkview Field.
Sunday, September 25, 2011 | Journal Gazette
Health, Fun at Heart of Burgeoning Event
In its fourth year, Fort4Fitness continued to grow in popularity.
Saturday, September 24, 2011 | INC
Fort4Fitness Takes Over Summit City
Nearly 9,500 runners from 30 different states and three different countries crossed home plate at Parkview Field for the finish line of the fourth annual Fort4Fitness.
Thursday, September 22, 2011 | News-Sentinel
State Championship Is New Twist for Fort4Fitness
In 2011, Fort4Fitness' Half Marathon become an Indiana state championship race.
Monday, September 19, 2011 | INC
Apple Trees Sprout At Parkview Field
The TinCaps teamed with Trees Indiana to plant two apple trees outside of Parkview Field.
Monday, September 19, 2011 | INC
The Harrison Gains Approval From Redevlopment Commission
The Fort Wayne Redevelopment Commission approved an agreement to advance the final piece of The Harrison adjacent to Parkview Field.
Wednesday, September 14, 2011 | WFFT
High Hopes for Heart Association's Walk
The American Heart Association hoped to raise more than $200,000 with their fundraiser walk at Parkview Field.
Monday, September 12, 2011 | News-Sentinel
9/11 Stair Climb Draws More Than 500 Climbers
Fort Wayne fire fighters and public safety officers climbed Parkview Field's steps on the 10th anniversary of 9/11 to pay tribute to the rescue workers who were died on 9/11.
Monday, September 12, 2011 | Journal Gazette
A Solemn Walk to Honor Heroes
Parkview Field held a memorial service to honor those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 on its 10-year anniversary.
Sunday, September 11, 2011 | INC
Stair Climb Symbolizes 9/11 Rescuers
Fire fighters and other public safety figures in Fort Wayne climbed Parkview Field's steps as an act of symbolism to honor the firefighters and police officers who died in New York City on 9/11.
Wednesday, August 24, 2011 | WFFT
Parkview Field Envied by Other Cities
Leaders from cities like Birmingham, AL, have toured Parkview Field in hopes to replicate its success in their areas.
Sunday, August 21, 2011 | INC
Couple Says Vows at Parkview Field
For the first time, a couple was married on the field at Parkview Field.
Wednesday, August 10, 2011 | INC
Free Prostate Screenings at Parkview Field
The Parkview Hospital Comprehensive Cancer Center hosted free PSA prostate cancer screenings at Parkview Field.
Sunday, July 31, 2011 | INC
ABC News Anchor Diane Sawyer Takes Nation's Pulse in Fort Wayne
ABC News anchor Diane Sawyer visited Fort Wayne for a story on the debt ceiling crisis and came to a TinCaps game at Parkview Field.
Friday, July 29, 2011 | INC
Wellspring's Summer Camp Keeps Kids Smart
Parkview Field hosted Wellspring's Summer Day Camp with brain-stimulating activities to help keep kids' minds sharp over the summer break.
Friday, July 29, 2011 | News-Sentinel
Final Designs For Harrison Are In Before Deadline
Final designs for The Harrison were submitted to city officials before its deadline.
Friday, July 29, 2011 | Journal Gazette
Final Drawings on The Harrison In before Deadline
The Harrison project took another step toward fruition with the early submission of its design plans
Thursday, July 28, 2011 | WFFT
New Plans Released for Harrison Square Project
The apartment and business complex past left field at Parkview Field established its vision and rose more excitement in Fort Wayne.
Monday, July 18, 2011 | Journal Gazette
Players Reconnect With Host Families at Parkview Field
With the San Diego Padres' Triple A- affiliate, the Tucson Padres, playing a series at Parkview Field, some players had the chance to see their former host families from their time in Fort Wayne.
Thursday, July 14, 2011 | INC
Triple-A Talent Shows Off Offense in Fort Wayne
The San Diego Padres' Triple-A affiliate, the Tucson Padres, played a series against the Las Vegas 51s at Parkview Field while the TinCaps were on the road.
Wednesday, July 13, 2011 | News-Sentinel
Fort Wayne Fans Get Triple-A Treat
The Triple-A Tucson Padres and Las Vegas 51s played the highest level series ever in Fort Wayne at Parkview Field.
Wednesday, July 13, 2011 | Journal Gazette
Parkview Field Gets Triple-A Rating
Thought of as a Triple-A caliber facility, the Tucson Padres and Las Vegas 51s played the first Triple-A series in Fort Wayne.
Sunday, July 10, 2011 | News-Sentinel
Indiana Baseball All-Star Game at Parkview Field
Top high school baseball players from around Indiana shined in the state's North-South All-Star Game at Parkview Field.
Wednesday, July 6, 2011 | INC
Third Annual TinCaps Blood Drive
In partnership with the American Red Cross, the TinCaps held their third annual blood drive at Parkview Field.
Tuesday, July 5, 2011 | INC
Fan Wins $10,000 As TinCaps' 1,000,000th Fan
A TinCaps fan won $10,000 in a contest celebrating Parkview Field's 1,000,000th fan.
Tuesday, July 5, 2011 | Journal Gazette
Downtown Hit: TinCaps Top Million Fans
In just two-and-a-half seasons, the TinCaps brought more than 1 million fans to Parkview Field.
Monday, July 4, 2011 | News-Sentinel
Have A Blast At Ballpark
The TinCaps and Parkview Field came in at No. 6 on a list for 10 sporting events every Indiana sports fan should attend.
Friday, July 1, 2011 | INC
Padres Check Local Baseball Talent at Tryout Camp
Approxmiately 100 Fort Wayne area high school and college-aged baseball players worked out in front of San Diego Padres scouts in hopes to get on the organization's radar.
Monday, June 27, 2011 | INC
Fort4Fitness Kicks Off at Parkview Field
Kids at Parkview Field took their first steps towards running 26 miles in 12 weeks as part of the kick off for the fall's Fort4Fitness.
Friday, June 24, 2011 | INC
Fort Wayne Purchases Downtown Property
In a unanimous vote, the Fort Wayne Redevelopment Commission approved spending $1.3 million to purchase nearly two acres of land downtown by Parkview Field that will become The Harrison.
Thursday, June 23, 2011 | INC
Getting Kids to Live Tobacco Free
The TinCaps, Parkview Hosptial, and "Tobacco Free Allen County" teamed up to discourage kids from using tobacco by spreading the word at Parkview Field.
Friday, May 27, 2011 | INC
Splash Pads Opening for Memorial Day Weekend
Splash pads opened up at Parkview Field for Fort Wayne kids to cool off during the summer.
Thursday, May 19, 2011 | INC
Snider Tops Wayne in SAC Parkview Field Finale
The Summit Athletic Conference wrapped up its slate of high school games at Parkview Field.
Friday, April 29, 2011 | News-Sentinel
Healthy Kids Day Offers Free Fun at the Ballpark
In collaboration with the YMCA's Healthy Kids Day, Parkview Field opened its gates to families for a day of free fun featuring activities to get kids exercising.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011 | INC
Almost Famous Showcases Talents of Fort Wayne Youth
Parkview Field played host to a talent show for Fort Wayne's Youth Engagement Council."
Friday, April 22, 2011 | INC
Indiana Tech and St. Francis Play at Parkview Field
Local colleges Indiana Tech and St. Francis played games at Parkview Field.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011 | INC
Baseball Stadium Turns Into Soccer Field
Parkview Field converted from a baseball diamond to a soccer pitch for Indiana and Notre Dame's "Kickin' It at the Diamond" match.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011 | News-Sentinel
Soccer Game Sure Bet
The second installment of soccer at Parkview Field between IU and Notre Dame was even more fan friendly.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011 | Journal Gazette
Coming to Parkview Field 'Cool' for IU, Notre Dame
IU and Notre Dame players found it cool to play soccer in the shadows of Fort Wayne's skyline at Parkview Field.
Thursday, April 14, 2011 | WANE
IPFW, Purdue Play First NCAA Division I Basebll Game at Parkview Field
Purdue beat IPFW in the first NCAA Division I baseball game played at Parkview Field.
Tuesday, April 5, 2011 | INC
National "Start! Walking Day" at Parkview Field
Fort Wayne walkers flocked to Parkview Field for a National "Start! Walking Day" in conjunciton with the American Heart Association.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011 | Journal Gazette
Harrison Cleared to Break Ground
Fort Wayne's most anticipated development project in years was declared a "go" by Mayor Tom Henry.