Trail Bike Rides

Tuesdays, August-September, 6:00 p.m.

Fort Wayne has one of the finest trail systems in the Midwest with over 50 miles of trails winding through the city. Join local trail users for weekly bike rides this summer along the Rivergreenway, the Wabash & Erie Canal Towpath Trail, the Aboite Trails, the Pufferbelly Rail-to-Trail and the Salomon farm Trail to experience Fort Wayne in a whole new way. You'll love re-connecting with nature along the linear parkways of the Rivergreenway or learning the history of the Wabash & Erie Canal along the Towpath Trail or being one of the first to ride brand new trails in southwest and northwest Fort Wayne. Load up your family and your bikes and join the fun! Helmets are required. For more information, call the Greenway office at 427-6002.

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SOUTHWEST SPRINT TRIATHLON

SUNDAY OCT. 3, 2010 

The Southwest Sprint Triathlon is a beginning level event that combines swimming, biking and running, sponsored by the Trifort Triathlon Club.  The race will be held Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010 at 2:00 at the SWACS Natatorium, Indian Trails Park and the Summit Middle School track. We welcome all ages, 5 and older, even adults!  Proceeds from the race will benefit Aboite New Trails, The River Greenway and the YMCA Strong Kids program. Information and registration forms are available at www.teamtrifort.com.  Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   for more information.

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Testimonials

Just a note to thank all concerned for the wonderful Rivergreenway trails in general and the new Towpath trail in particular.  We have been enjoying this trail almost daily since it was first opened – and yes, this note should have been sent long ago.  We know the work of the city government is hugely important on many more pressing issues, but we would find it hard to think of anything more important to us than the trails.  We are grateful for what’s done and look forward to completing the connection to Aboite Trails.  Thank you.

Best Regards, 

Tom N.
 

Community Mural Projects  

The 1st Community Mural was designed and created by local middle school students using a variety of topics having to do with their lives, the rivers, the Miami Indian culture, and Fort Wayne parks. Participating organizations in this project were the Fort Wayne Museum of Art, The Urban League, the City of Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation and the Greenway Consortium.

The project was made possible by a Creative Alternative Programs (CAP) grant from the Lincoln Financial Group Foundation, Foellinger Foundation and Arts United of Greater Fort Wayne.

The mural is located on the flood control wall along the Rivergreenway between Fourth Street and the Old Fort.

 This second mural project was funded by Baker & Daniels. A group of eight Memorial Park Middle School students spent two months learning about murals and painting this mural. They actually painted three drafts of murals. Then, parents and other students voted on which mural they liked best. The winning mural was painted on the 4' by 10' fiberglass panel and hung along the Rivergreenway near the Old Fort.

The local artists who instructed the students were Jason Stopa and Eric Tarr. The students decided on a theme of diversity and combined elements of time, the city and nature in the colorful mural.

Three more murals were added to the Rivergreenway Gallery near Lawton Park on June 6, 2009. Two of the three artists were present for the dedication. Above Karen Moriarty, with Mayor Tom Henry, and her mural.

 Troy Ganser with his mural

April Ganser painted the above mural

Community Gardens & Rivergreenway Improvements

The Rivergreenway gardens, located in nine areas from Main Street to Spy Run

Avenue along the St. Marys Pathway, are another effort by the City of Fort Wayne

and the Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department to enhance trail users'

experiences along the Rivergreenway. Along with new signage, the resurfacing the

of the trail and murals by the Old Fort, the City continues to improve its 20-mile

Rivergreenway trail. Please stay tuned for more improvements very soon!

Events of Interest





Click here to check out the Bicycle Summit  which includes information on the 3 Bicycle Infrastructure Pilot Projects!


Phil Keoghan visits Fort Wayne on his bicycle trip across America!  Local bicyclists show up in droves to welcome him.