List of parks in Fort Wayne, Indiana

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|Bass Playground was acquired in 1928, but was informally used as a neighborhood park before that. Amenities include a basketball court and playground.{{cite web|title=Bass Playground|url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=312%3Abass-playground&catid=38&Itemid=3|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2014-12-21}}

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|The park was acquired in 1916 and expanded in 1979.{{cite web|title=Bloomingdale East & West|url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/images/stories/BLOOMING.pdf|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2014-12-21}} Bloomingdale straddles the northern banks of the St. Marys River, and includes a boat launch, basketball courts, playground, and access to the Rivergreenway.{{cite web|title=Bloomingdale Park|url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=167%3Abloomingdale-park&catid=38%3Apark-page-links&Itemid=3|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2014-12-21}}

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|Acquired in 1979, the park was named after former parks department director Bob Arnold in 1999. The park had housed the State School and Training Center, until the state vacated and deeded the land to the City of Fort Wayne, officially opening June 4, 1983. Amenities include two pavilions, tennis courts, playground, informal soccer field, public pool, and the Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department's central offices.{{cite web|title=Bob Arnold Northside Park|url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=182%3Anorthside-park&catid=38&Itemid=3|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2014-12-21}}

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|Acquired in 1969, this small neighborhood park includes a playground.{{cite web|title=Boone Street Playlot|url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=310%3Aboone-street-playlot&catid=38&Itemid=3|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2014-12-21}}

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|The park was donated to the community in 1932 by inventor Sylvanus Bowser and his wife Sarah. Amenities include an open-air pavilion, playground, and basketball court.{{cite web|title=Bowser Park|url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=303%3Abowser-park&catid=38&Itemid=3|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2014-12-21}}

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|Acquired in 1968, the small neighborhood park was dedicated in 1970. Amenities include a playground and basketball court.{{cite web|title=Brackenridge Playground|url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=313%3Abrackenridge-playground&catid=38&Itemid=3|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2014-12-21}}

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|Acquired in 1954, amenities include a playground, basketball court, and picnic tables.{{cite web|title=Brewer Park|url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=304%3Abrewer-park&catid=38&Itemid=3|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2014-12-21}}

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|Established in 1969 and expanded in 2002, Buckner is one of the largest municipal parks. Amenities include an open-air pavilion, restrooms, two playgrounds, a splash pad, and trails. The park is still largely undeveloped and includes mature deciduous woods and prairie.{{cite web|title=Buckner Park|url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=293%3Abuckner-park&catid=38&Itemid=3|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2014-12-21}}

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|Acquired in 1912, Camp Allen was previously a military training camp for Union troops during the U.S. Civil War. The park's namesake is Col. John Allen, a local soldier who was killed during the War of 1812. The park straddles the St. Marys River and includes a playground and basketball court.{{cite web|title=Camp Allen Park|url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=311%3Acamp-allen-park&catid=38&Itemid=3|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2014-12-21}}

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|Acquired in 1975, the park includes a baseball diamond and playground.{{cite web|title=Casselwood Park|url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=305%3Acasselwood-park&catid=38&Itemid=3|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2014-12-21}}

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|The Courthouse Green was dedicated on October 15, 1999. Previously, the Allen County Courthouse was hidden from the east by buildings which were razed to make room for the square. The green includes floral displays and benches and has become a gathering place for public demonstrations.{{cite web|title=Courthouse Green|url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=307%3Acourthouse-green&catid=38&Itemid=3|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2014-12-21}}

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|The park was dedicated in 2008 and features Carrington Field, home of the Fort Wayne Baseball Federation.{{cite web|title=Daryl B. Cobin Memorial Park|url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=306%3Adaryl-b-cobin-memorial-park&catid=38&Itemid=3|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2014-12-21}} The park is also connected to the Rivergreenway.

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|Acquired in 1974, the park includes a playground.{{cite web|title=East Central Playlot|url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=314%3Aeast-central-playlot&catid=38&Itemid=3|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2014-12-21}}

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|Acquired in 1912 and expanded in 1932, Foster Park is one of the city's most popular parks. The park is a major point on the Rivergreenway, preserving {{convert|4|mi|km}} of riverside along the St. Marys River. Amenities include one of the city's three public golf courses, four tennis courts, three pavilions, volleyball courts, a dog park, baseball and softball diamonds, restrooms, soccer fields, playgrounds, and community gardens. A bridal glen and floral gardens are maintained along with a replica of Abraham Lincoln's birth cabin.{{cite web|title=Foster Park|url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=169%3Afoster-park&catid=38%3Apark-page-links&Itemid=3|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2014-12-21}}

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|Acquired in 1921, Franke Park is the largest city park and one of the most visited. The park includes Shoaff Lake, Foellinger Theatre (an amphitheater), and the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo. Other amenities include three pavilions, restrooms, a BMX track, sledding hill, playgrounds, and hiking trails.{{cite web|title=Franke|url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=168%3Afranke-park&catid=38%3Apark-page-links&Itemid=3|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2014-12-21}} Until its closure in 2011, the park was also home to the Jack D. Diehm Museum of Natural Resources.{{cite web|title=Franke Park History|url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=376%3Afranke-park-history&catid=38%3Apark-page-links&Itemid=3|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2014-12-21}}

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|{{convert|4.56|acre|ha}}{{cite web|title=Freimann Square Map|url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/images/stories/Parks/freiman.pdf|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2014-12-21}}

|Freimann is an urban park that was dedicated in 1971 after a donation from philanthropist and former president of Magnavox, Frank Freimann.{{cite web|title=Freimann Square|url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=292%3Afreimann-square&catid=38&Itemid=3|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2014-12-21}} The park is a popular events space in the warmer months and includes a fountain, benches, floral gardens, the sculpture Helmholtz by Mark di Suvero (loaned to the adjacent Fort Wayne Museum of Art) and a bronze equestrian statue by George Etienne Ganiere of Gen. Anthony Wayne, the namesake of the city.

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|The park was donated to the city in 1981. Amenities include a playground, walking trail, and open-air pavilion.{{cite web|title=Gren Park|url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=315%3Agren-park&catid=38&Itemid=3|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2014-12-21}}

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|Acquired in 1931, the park includes a playground.{{cite web|title=Griswold Avenue Playlot|url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=315%3Agren-park&catid=38&Itemid=3|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2014-12-21}}

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|{{convert|8.17|acre|ha}}{{cite web|title=Guldlin Park Map|url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=315%3Agren-park&catid=38&Itemid=3|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2014-12-21}}

|Acquired in 1897, the park includes a boat launch and is preserved as open space to hold flood waters from the adjacent St. Marys River.{{cite web|title=Guldlin Park|url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=317%3Aguldlin-park&catid=38&Itemid=3|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2014-12-21}}

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|Acquired in 1903 and expanded in 1930, the park includes baseball and softball diamonds, three playgrounds, three tennis courts, an open-air pavilion, permanent picnic tables, and trails.{{cite web|title=Hamilton Park|url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=170%3Ahamilton-park&catid=38%3Apark-page-links&Itemid=3|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2014-12-21}}

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|{{convert|2.54|acre|ha}}{{cite web|title=Hanna Homestead Park Map|url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/images/stories/Parks/hanna%20homestead.pdf|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2014-12-21}}

|Acquired in 1966, the park includes a playground, ball diamond, basketball court, open-air pavilion, and paved trail loop.{{cite web|title=Hanna Homestead Park|url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=299%3Ahanna-homestead-park&catid=38&Itemid=3|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2014-12-21}}

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|Undeveloped natural open space along the St. Joseph River.

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|Acquired in 2000, Headwaters Park was constructed from 1995 to 1999 as a flood control project downtown along the St. Marys River. Split down the middle by southbound US 27 (locally Clinton Street), the east and west sides of the park include festival plazas; Headwaters is home to the largest festival in the region (Three Rivers Festival) and includes several other festivals and events annually. An ice rink is open in the winter months. The park includes the Lincoln Financial and Madge Rothschild pavilions, Hamilton Sculpture Garden, an amphitheater, restrooms, splash pad, and is connected to the Rivergreenway.{{cite web|title=Headwaters Park/Ice Arena|url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=33:headwaters&catid=58&Itemid=49|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2014-12-21}}

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|Acquired in 1926, the park is located on the north shore of the St. Marys River and is connected to the Rivergreenway. Amenities include the Sears Pavilion, a playground, and natural open space.{{cite web|title=Indian Village Park|url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=172%3Aindian-village-park-&catid=38%3Apark-page-links&Itemid=3|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2014-12-21}}

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|Acquired in 1880, Reservoir Park was the site of the city's first municipal reservoir until the early 1960s when it became obsolete. The park includes a {{convert|50|ft|m|0}} mound, fishing pond, fountain, Cooper Community Center, basketball courts, and a playground. The park was renamed after former mayor and park board member Ivan Lebamoff in 2009.{{cite web|title=Ivan Lebamoff Reservoir Park|url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=262%3Aivan-lebamoff-reservoir-park&catid=38&Itemid=3|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2014-12-21}}

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|The small garden was gifted from the city's sister city, Takaoka, Japan. The garden is located between the Arts United Center and Fort Wayne Museum of Art downtown.{{cite web|title=Japanese Friendship Garden|url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=320%3Ajapanese-friendship-garden&catid=38&Itemid=3|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2014-12-21}}

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|Acquired in 1979, the park includes a tennis court, basketball court, playground, and trail loop with fitness stations.{{cite web|title=Jehl Park|url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=318%3Ajehl-park&catid=38&Itemid=3|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2014-12-21}}

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|Acquired in 1975, the park includes a playground.{{cite web|title=John Street Park|url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=322%3Ajohn-street-park&catid=38&Itemid=3|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2014-12-21}}

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|Acquired in 1973, the park is named after American folklore hero Johnny Appleseed, who is believed to be buried here. Hugging the St. Joseph River, the park is connected to the Rivergreenway and provides access to fishing with a boat launch. Other amenities include a 41-site campground, picnic area, and playground. The park also hosts one of the largest annual events in the region, the Johnny Appleseed Festival.{{cite web|title=Johnny Appleseed Park Park|url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=173%3Ajohnny-appleseed-park&catid=38%3Apark-page-links&Itemid=3|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2014-12-21}} The park is adjacent to the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum.

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|Acquired in 1932 and expanded in 1975, the park includes basketball courts, tennis courts, an open-air pavilion, and playground.{{cite web|title=Justin Study Park|url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=340%3Ajustin-study-park&catid=37&Itemid=3|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2014-12-21}}

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|{{convert|6.25|acre|ha}}{{cite web|title=Kettler Park Map|url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/images/stories/kettler.pdf|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2014-12-21}}

|Acquired in 1947, the park includes two tennis courts, a basketball court, permanent picnic tables, open-air pavilion, playground, and informal ball diamond.{{cite web|title=Kettler Park|url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=297%3Akettler-park&catid=38&Itemid=3|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2014-12-21}}

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|{{convert|1.96|acre|ha}}{{cite web|title=Klug Park Map|url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/images/stories/klug.pdf|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2014-12-21}}

|Acquired in 1916, the park includes a basketball court and playground.{{cite web|title=Klug Park|url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=319%3Aklug-park&catid=38&Itemid=3|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2014-12-21}}

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|{{convert|223.64|acre|ha}}{{cite web|title=Kreager Park Map|url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/images/stories/Parks/Kreager/kreager.pdf|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2014-12-21}}

|Though much of the land remains undeveloped after property acquisitions in 1992 and 1997, the park includes four lighted softball fields, the city's first "boundless playground," a splash pad, eight tennis courts, eight lighted soccer fields, and access to the Rivergreenway on the north side of the Maumee River.{{cite web|title=Kreager Park|url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=174%3Akreager-park&catid=38%3Apark-page-links&Itemid=3|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2014-12-21}}

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|Acquired in 1915, the park includes an open-air pavilion, two tennis courts, and two playgrounds.{{cite web|title=Lafayette Park|url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=298%3Alafayette-park&catid=38&Itemid=3|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2014-12-21}}

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|{{convert|23.81|acre|ha}}{{cite web|title=Lakeside Park Map|url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/images/stories/Parks/lakeside.pdf|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2014-12-21}}

|Acquired in 1908 and 1912, the park includes three ponds (with access to fishing), a fountain, two basketball courts, two pavilions, a playground, and tennis courts.{{cite web|title=Lakeside Park|url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=235%3Alakeside2&catid=38%3Apark-page-links&Itemid=3|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2014-12-21}} Lakeside is popular for its sunken floral gardens. It has been designated a National Rose Garden since 1928, with more than 2,000 rose plants of 150 varieties.{{cite web|title=Lakeside Rose Garden|url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=176%3Alakeside-park-a-rose-garden&catid=38%3Apark-page-links&Itemid=3|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2014-12-21}}

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|{{convert|39.33|acre|ha}}{{cite web|title=Lawton Park Map|url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/images/stories/Parks/Lawton/lawton.pdf|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2014-12-21}}

|One of the city's oldest parks, Lawton was acquired in 1866 for use as the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Amenities include three informal ball diamonds, an informal football field, playground, {{convert|20000|sqft|m2|adj=on}} skate park, greenhouse (housing 130,000 plants for the Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department), and access to the Rivergreenway.{{cite web|title=Lawton Park|url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=177%3Alawton-park-&catid=38%3Apark-page-links&Itemid=3|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2014-12-21}}

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|Acquired as a city park in 1987, Lindenwood was granted nature preserve status from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources in 1994. The preserve contains a pond, dense mature deciduous forest, and hiking trails.{{cite web|title=Lindenwood Nature Preserve|url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=146:lindenwood-nature-preserve-&catid=54:home&Itemid=284|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2014-12-21}}

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|{{convert|14.35|acre|ha}}{{cite web|title=Lions Park Map|url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/images/stories/LIONS.pdf|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2014-12-21}}

|Acquired in 1953, the park includes four pickleball courts, a ball diamond, basketball court, tennis court, playground, and open-air pavilion.{{cite web|title=Lions Park|url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=132%3Alions-park&catid=38&Itemid=3|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2014-12-21}}

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|The final resting place for Miami tribe chief, Little Turtle, the land was donated in 1959 and dedicated in 1960.{{cite web|title=Little Turtle Memorial|url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=323%3Alittle-turtle-memorial&catid=38&Itemid=3|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2014-12-21}}

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|The park was donated in 1927 by International Harvester. Amenities include a pavilion, playground, basketball court, splash pad, restrooms, and picnic tables.{{cite web|title=McCormick Park|url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=294%3Amccormick-park&catid=38&Itemid=3|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2014-12-21}}

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|The park was donated by Hugh McCulloch (former U.S. Secretary of the Treasury). Originally a public cemetery, the buried were relocated to nearby Lindenwood Cemetery. Indiana's seventh governor, Samuel Bigger, remains buried here. Amenities include a gazebo, playground, and picnic tables.{{cite web|title=McCulloch Park|url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=272%3Amcculloch-park&catid=38&Itemid=3|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2014-12-21}}

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|{{convert|168.15|acre|ha}}{{cite web|title=McMillen Park Map|url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/images/stories/Parks/McMillen/mcmillen.pdf|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2014-12-21}}

|The largest park on the city's southeast side, McMillen was donated by Central Soya founder Dale W. McMillen in 1937. Amenities include a pavilion, restrooms, {{convert|82000|sqft|m2}} community center, one of the city's three public golf courses, a driving range, public pool, playground, three ball diamonds, four basketball courts, four tennis courts, and a lacrosse and football field.{{cite web|title=McMillen Park|url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=180%3Amcmillen-park&catid=38%3Apark-page-links&Itemid=3|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2014-12-21}}

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|Acquired in 1918, amenities include a ball diamond, public pool, splash pad, pavilion, playground, and five basketball courts. Named in honor of local men and women who served the U.S. during World War I, a memorial wall and monuments are located here.{{cite web|title=Memorial Park|url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=181%3Amemorial-park&catid=38%3Apark-page-links&Itemid=3|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2014-12-21}}

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|{{convert|1.76|acre|ha}}{{cite web|title=Miner Playground Map|url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/images/stories/miner.pdf|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2014-12-21}}

|Acquired in 1973, the park includes a playground.{{cite web|title=Miner Playground|url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=324%3Aminer-playground&catid=38&Itemid=3|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2014-12-21}}

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|{{convert|5.14|acre|ha}}{{cite web|title=Moody Park Map|url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/images/stories/Parks/moody.pdf|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2014-12-21}}

|Acquired in 1864, the park is one of the oldest in the system. Amenities include an open-air pavilion, playground, basketball court, and picnic tables.{{cite web|title=Moody Park|url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=265%3Amoody-park&catid=38&Itemid=3|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2014-12-21}}

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|{{convert|9.17|acre|ha}}{{cite web|title=Noll Park Map|url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/images/stories/Parks/noll.pdf|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2014-12-21}}

|The park was gifted to the city in 1974. One of the most passive parks in the system, the area is mostly dense deciduous woodlands.{{cite web|title=Noll Park|url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=325%3Anoll-park&catid=38&Itemid=3|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2014-12-21}}

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|{{convert|1.36|acre|ha}}{{cite web|title=Nuckols Memorial Park Map|url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/images/stories/Parks/nuckols.pdf|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2014-12-21}}

|Acquired in 1876, the park was originally called Hayden Park. In 1986, the park was renamed in honor of Fort Wayne's first African American city councilman, John Nuckols. A monument statue and plaque commemorating Nuckols is located here.{{cite web|title=Nuckols Memorial Park|url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=288%3Anuckols-memorial-park&catid=38&Itemid=3|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2014-12-21}}

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|{{convert|0.20|acre|ha}}

|Acquired in 1863, Old Fort Park is the oldest municipal park in the system. The park includes volleyball courts, horseshoe pits, and the original well from the 1794 fortification.{{cite web|title=Old Fort Park|url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=289%3Aold-fort-park&catid=38&Itemid=3|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2014-12-21}}

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|{{convert|0.02|acre|ha}}

|Acquired in 1892, Orff is the smallest park in the system. The park includes a monument and bus shelter.{{cite web|title=Orff Park|url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=290%3Aorff-park&catid=38&Itemid=3|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2014-12-21}} The statue is a memorial donated by the Old Aqueduct Club in 1927. Titled Let's Go Swimming, the sculpture depicts two young men in overalls walking to Fort Wayne's aqueduct for a swim.{{cite web | author=Save Outdoor Sculpture, Indiana Survey | year=1993 | title=Old Aqueduct Club Monument, (sculpture)| work=SIRIS | publisher=Smithsonian Institution | url=http://siris-artinventories.si.edu/ipac20/ipac.jsp?&profile=all&source=~!siartinventories&uri=full=3100001~!8424~!0#focus | accessdate=2015-06-28}}

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|{{convert|4.18|acre|ha}}{{cite web|title=Packard Park Map|url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/images/stories/Parks/packard.pdf|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2014-12-21}}

|Acquired in 1937, the park includes an open-air pavilion, two playgrounds, two tennis courts, and a softball diamond.{{cite web|title=Packard Park|url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=326%3Apackard-park&catid=38&Itemid=3|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2014-12-21}}

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|{{convert|0.17|acre|ha}}

|The park includes a basketball court.{{cite web|title=Pontiac Block Park|url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=343%3Apontiac-block-park&catid=38&Itemid=3|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2014-12-21}}

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|{{convert|4.5|acre|ha}}{{cite web|title=Promenade Park - ULI Developing Urban Resilience|url=https://developingresilience.uli.org/case/promenade-park/|publisher=Urban Land Institute|accessdate=2024-10-15}}

|This park opened in 2019 and is connected to the Rivergreenway. This park is split into two parts by the St. Mary's River and features a playground, event space, a small restaurant, and equipment for outdoor games including table tennis and cornhole.{{cite web|title=Promenade Park - Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation|url=https://www.fortwayneparks.org/parks/park-page-links/36-parks/legacy-parks/856-promenade-park.html|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2024-10-15}}

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|{{convert|8.90|acre|ha}}

|Acquired in 1953, the park includes an open-air pavilion, playground, and a basketball court.{{cite web|title=Psi Ote Park|url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=300%3Apsi-ote-park&catid=38&Itemid=3|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2014-12-21}}

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|{{convert|9|acre|ha}}

|The park was donated in 2003 by nearby Rea Magnet Wire. A soccer field and natural open space are included.{{cite web|title=Rea Park|url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=302%3Area-park&catid=38&Itemid=3|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2014-12-21}}

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|{{convert|1.50|acre|ha}}

|Named for former Fort Wayne mayor Robert Meyers, the park was dedicated in 2009 as part of the Harrison Square development. Adjacent to Parkview Field, amenities include an amphitheater and splash pad.{{cite web|title=Robert E. Meyers Park|url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=295%3Arobert-e-meyers-park&catid=38&Itemid=3|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2014-12-21}}

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|{{convert|27.77|acre|ha}}{{cite web|title=Rockhill Park Map|url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/images/stories/Parks/Rockhill/rockhill.pdf|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2014-12-21}}

|Amenities include a ball diamond, basketball court, playground, open-air pavilion, and a connection to the Rivergreenway.{{cite web|title=Rockhill Park|url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=183%3Arockhill-park-&catid=38%3Apark-page-links&Itemid=3|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2014-12-21}}

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|{{convert|1.50|acre|ha}}

|Acquired in 1919, the park is preserved for natural open space and offers a connection to the Rivergreenway.{{cite web|title=Roosevelt Park|url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=329%3Aroosevelt-park&catid=38&Itemid=3|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2014-12-21}}

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|{{convert|3.28|acre|ha}}{{cite web|title=Homestead Park Map|url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/images/stories/Parks/homestead.pdf|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2014-12-21}}

|Acquired in 2003, amenities include an open-air pavilion, playground, paved walking trails, and a bioswale.{{cite web|title=Ronald G. Repka Memorial Park|url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=321%3Ahomestead-park&catid=38&Itemid=3|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2014-12-21}}

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|Acquired in 1976, the pocket park includes a bench and flagpole.{{cite web|title=Rudisill–Fairfield Park|url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=327%3Arudisillfairfield-park&catid=38&Itemid=3|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2014-12-21}}

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|{{convert|174|acre|ha}}

|Donated to the city in 1995, the park is maintained as a working farm. The park includes a learning center, YMCA facility, pond, wetlands, woods, and paved walking trails. A farmers' market and fall festival are annual events held here.{{cite web|title=Solomon Farm Park|url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=184:salomon-farm-park-&catid=38:park-page-links&Itemid=275|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2014-12-21}}

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|{{convert|0.60|acre|ha}}

|Acquired in 1915, the park offers open space.{{cite web|title=Sieling Block Park|url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=331%3Aseiling-park&catid=38&Itemid=3|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2014-12-21}}

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|{{convert|184.48|acre|ha}}{{cite web|title=Shoaff Park Map|url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/images/stories/Parks/Shoaff/shoaff.pdf|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2014-12-21}}

|Acquired in 1955, Shoaff Park offers the most amenities of any park in the system. The park hugs {{convert|1.3|mi|km}} of the St. Joseph River shoreline, and includes a boat launch and fishing access. Other amenities include one of the city's three municipal golf courses, a driving range, Frisbee disc golf course, two pavilions, playground, splash pad, baseball diamond, and a soccer field.{{cite web|title=Shoaff Park|url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=185%3Ashoaff-park&catid=38%3Apark-page-links&Itemid=33|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2014-12-20}} Several miles of paved walking trails are included, with a connection to the Rivergreenway forthcoming in 2015–2016.{{cite news|first=Rosa|last=Salter Rodriguez|date=2014-04-06|url=http://www.fortwayne.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20140406/LIVING/320141838|title=Bringing city trails together|work=The Journal Gazette|accessdate=2014-12-20}}

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|Undeveloped natural open space.

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|{{convert|0.34|acre|ha}}

|Acquired in 1976, the park includes a playground, benches, and picnic tables.{{cite web|title=Summit Street Block Park|url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=332%3Asummit-street-block-park&catid=38&Itemid=3|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2014-12-21}}

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|{{convert|94.56|acre|ha}}

|The park is bisected by the St. Marys River, separating the park into an east and west side. The east section was acquired in 1896, while the west was acquired in 1918. Swinney was home to an amusement park from 1920 until 1953. The Swinney Homestead and Log Cabin located in the park (pictured in 1934) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1981. Amenities include access to fishing, a pond, two playgrounds, eight tennis courts, a ball diamond, basketball court, Japanese pavilion, Jaenicke Gardens, disc golf course, open natural space, and a connection to the Rivergreenway.{{cite web|title=Swinney Park|url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=186%3Aswinney-park-&catid=38%3Apark-page-links&Itemid=3|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2014-12-20}}

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|{{convert|70|acre|ha}}

|Acquired in 1966, includes the southern terminus of the Rivergreenway, a soccer field, playground, three ball diamonds, Stewart McMillen Tennis Center, and picnic tables.{{cite web|title=Tillman Park|url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=187%3Atillman-park-&catid=38%3Apark-page-links&Itemid=3|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2014-12-21}}

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|{{convert|.62|acre|ha}}

|Acquired in 1969, the park includes a playground.{{cite web|title=Turpie Playlot|url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=334%3Aturpie-playlot&catid=38&Itemid=3|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2014-12-21}}

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|{{convert|15.40|acre|ha}}{{cite web|title=Vesey Park Map|url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/images/stories/Parks/vesey.pdf|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2014-12-21}}

|Acquired in 1912 and expanded in 1934, Vesey Park preserves natural open space and woods along Spy Run Creek.{{cite web|title=Vesey Park|url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=336%3Avesey-park&catid=38&Itemid=3|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2014-12-21}}

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|{{convert|1.10|acre|ha}}

|Acquired in 1975, amenities includes a playground and natural open space.{{cite web|title=Waynedale Gardens|url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=337%3Awaynedale-gardens&catid=38&Itemid=3|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2014-12-21}}

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|{{convert|8|acre|ha}}

|Acquired in 1957, amenities include two tennis courts, a basketball court, horseshoe pit, playground, restrooms, open-air pavilion, splash pad, and exercise stations.{{cite web|title=Waynedale Park|url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=188%3Awaynedale-park&catid=38%3Apark-page-links&Itemid=3|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2014-12-21}}

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|{{convert|20|acre|ha}}

|Acquired in 1909 and expanded in 1916, amenities include a ball diamond, recreation center, open-air pavilion, playground, basketball court, and two tennis courts.{{cite web|title=Weisser Park|url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=189%3Aweisser-park-&catid=38%3Apark-page-links&Itemid=3|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2014-12-21}}

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|{{convert|.11|acre|ha}}

|The pocket park offers benches and open space.{{cite web|title=Wells Street Park|url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=345%3Awells-street&catid=38&Itemid=3|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2014-12-21}}

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|{{convert|.09|acre|ha}}

|Acquired in 1972, amenities includes a playground and open space.{{cite web|title=West Central Playlot|url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=338%3Awest-central-playlot&catid=38&Itemid=3|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2014-12-21}}

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|{{convert|.74|acre|ha}}

|Donated to the city in 1890, the small neighborhood park includes open space.{{cite web|title=Williams Park|url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=291%3Awilliams-park&catid=38&Itemid=3|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2014-12-21}}

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|{{convert|.05|acre|ha}}

|Owned by the Fort Wayne Division of Public Works, the area is undeveloped.{{cite web|title=Zeis Park|url=http://www.fortwayneparks.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=357%3Azeis-park&catid=38&Itemid=3|publisher=Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department|accessdate=2014-12-21}}