Lon Gearhart (left) Bruce Heine two trail rangers

Greenway Rangers

Have you wondered about what a Greenway Ranger is and how you can get involved?  

Volunteer Rangers are a vital link to the smooth operation of the Fort Wayne Trails network. Each Ranger gets a 1/2-1 mile section of the trail. He or she checks this section at least once per week from April thru October. Rangers look for problems with illegal dumping, graffiti, litter, flood control concerns, safety concerns, etc. 

The Ranger reports any maintenance and safety concerns to the Greenways Manager. For emergency situations, the Ranger has direct access to the Fort Wayne Police Department. The Police Department as well as the Greenways Manager, provides training to the Ranger. Finally, the Ranger is given an ID badge, trash bags, gloves, Rivergreenway brochures, and a Ranger vest. Currently, there are 61 Greenway Rangers. 

Adopt A Greenway

This program gives citizens an opportunity to make a difference in the community, to meet people and to take ownership in a very valuable community resource. As we build more trails in the future, we will need more Rangers to patrol these new additions to the greenways network. If you are interested, please contact Dawn Ritchie, 427-6002.