Fort Wayne, Allen County, IN
Places to go in Fort Wayne
20 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.
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Buckner Park
6114 Bass Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46818, USA
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Chain O’ Lakes State Park
Nine lakes for boating, fishing & swimming, plus hiking trails, nature center, campgrounds & cabins.
2355 E 75 S, Albion, IN 46701, USA
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Eagle Marsh Nature Preserve
Protected, 756-acre wetlands & native wildlife habitat featuring 10+ miles of hiking trails.
6801 Engle Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46804, USA
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Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory
Indoor-outdoor botanical conservatory is home to endangered flora & educational programs.
1100 S Calhoun St, Fort Wayne, IN 46802, USA
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Fox Island County Park
County park offering swimming, fishing & grilling, plus a playground & a bird observatory.
7324 Yohne Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46809, USA
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Franke Park
This 329-acre park features a playground, pavilions, fishing, a children's zoo & an outdoor theater.
3411 Sherman Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46808, USA
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Headwaters Park
Many events take place at this riverfront park with bike paths & an ice-skating rink in the winter.
333 S Clinton St, Fort Wayne, IN 46802, USA
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Johnny Appleseed Park
River access, campground, playground, basketball court & Johnny Appleseed's grave in a 31-acre park.
1500 N Harry Baals Dr, Fort Wayne, IN 46805, USA
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Kreager Park
Recreation area with ball & soccer fields, tennis courts, playgrounds plus an open air pavilion.
7225 N River Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46815, USA
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Lakeside Park
Quaint park known for its recreational facilities, fishing pond & garden with 2,000 rose plants.
1401 Lake Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46805, USA
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Lawton Park
Longtime, 40-acre public recreation area with a skate park, playground, greenhouse & fort replica.
1900 N Clinton St, Fort Wayne, IN 46805, USA
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Lindenwood Nature Preserve
110 acres with a pond offers 4 hiking trails, picnicking, an open-air pavilion & wildlife-watching.
600 Lindenwood Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46808, USA
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Lions Park
3299 Carew St, Fort Wayne, IN 46805, USA
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Metea County Park
Cedar Creek, a state designated scenic river, divides the north & south parts of this large park.
8401 Union Chapel Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46845, USA
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Ouabache State Park
State park with hiking & biking trails, campground, pool, tennis courts, playground & nature center.
4930 IN-201, Bluffton, IN 46714, USA
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Parkview North Family Park
Public park featuring picnic shelters, play equipment, a pond, a walking path & exercise equipment.
10902 Parkview Plaza Dr, Fort Wayne, IN 46845, USA
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Promenade Park
202 W Superior St, Fort Wayne, IN 46802, USA
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Salamonie River State Forest
Hiking, horseback riding, fishing & camping offered in an 850-acre preserve with hidden waterfalls.
5124 County Rd 100 S, Lagro, IN 46941, USA
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Salomon Farm Park
Donated by the Salomon family, this working farm teaches about working conditions in the 1930s.
817 W Dupont Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46825, USA
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Shoaff Park
6401 St Joe Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46835, USA