Van Wert Parks Department

09/02/2026

Tonight's Flag Football practice has been canceled due to the extreme temperatures and heat index. We will pick back up next Wednesday for practice at 6pm.

08/25/2026

Thank you, Tisha Fast-State Farm Agent for donating these red basketball nets to be used on our local basketball courts!

❤️🏀 RED NETS ARE COMING TO VAN WERT! 🏀❤️

We’re excited to support our community by donating red basketball nets to the Van Wert Parks Department as part of State Farm’s Red Nets initiative!

State Farm’s red nets are about more than adding a pop of color to the court—they’re a visible reminder of community, connection, and showing up for the places we call home.

Keep an eye out for these bright red nets at our local parks, and when you see one, know that Tisha Fast State Farm is proud to help make a difference right here in Van Wert. ❤️

A huge thank you to the Van Wert Parks Department for everything you do to keep our parks a great place to play, gather, and make memories!

🏀❤️ Good neighbors. Strong communities. Red nets.

08/19/2026

🏈Last call for flag football registrations! Today is the final day to turn those forms in at our office located at Jubilee Park. If turned in after hours, please put the form with correct change in our registration box located by the front door. Registration forms can be found and printed at this link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bRRpqblpNu2_od8bhPEMuLJgiGPd2WLA7PAWDjkTqgI/edit?usp=sharing

08/06/2026

At this time the Splash Pad at Franklin Park is down for repairs. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope to get this up and running as soon as possible!

07/30/2026

What a great idea! Thank you, Ohio State Van Wert County Master Gardener Volunteers and everyone who planted flowers this spring 🌹🌼🌺

07/29/2026

Who is ready for some Football?! We are again joining forces with Van Wert Football and the Van Wert YMCA to bring Flag Football to Eggerss Stadium. Flag Football registration is open until August 19th. Payment and forms can be dropped off at our office or the YMCA. Registration form: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bRRpqblpNu2_od8bhPEMuLJgiGPd2WLA7PAWDjkTqgI/edit?tab=t.0

07/27/2026

Tonight is the last night for the walking program! We will be meeting at the dog park and walking 3.2 miles around the north reservoir. Meet at 7pm!

07/20/2026

Today is the second to last walking program! We will meet at the bike trail on Richey Rd. at 7:00pm. Come out and enjoy the last few weeks of summer!

07/13/2026

Tonight is the walking program. We will be meeting at Franklin Park off of Greenwald St. at 7:00pm! Come join us for some fun conversation and excercise🚶🏻‍♀️🛝🗣️

07/06/2026

Tonight at 7pm we will have our walking program. Meet at pavilion #4 at Smiley Park!