About the Rivergreenway

The Rivergreenway Trail is a 24 mile long linear park in Fort Wayne and New Haven, Indiana. The trail is along the banks of the St. Marys, St. Joseph and Maumee Rivers. Much of the Rivergreenway has been funded by the State of Indiana and the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund. The Rivergreenway provides a great opportunity for recreation, fitness and conservation, as well as providing an alternative transportation network safely connecting the community.  

A linear park such as the Rivergreenway is a long, narrow park with limited access that is ideal for activities such as bicycling, hiking, nature study, jogging, rollerblading or just going for a leisurely walk. The Rivergreenway offers natural vistas and scenic overlooks within an urban environment. It creates a synergism between country and urban settings that affords users the opportunity to enjoy the best of both. Additionally, it creates a natural overflow against the invasion of high water which helps mitigate the ravages of flooding.

The Rivergreenway is owned and maintained by the Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department, the City of Fort Wayne Public Works Department, and the New Haven/Adams Township Parks & Recreation Department. If there are comments, questions, or concerns about any section of the Rivergreenway, please contact the Greenways Manager at (260) 427-6002. 

Great News



The Rivergreenway Trails Network has been recognized as a National Recreation Trail!  To view information about the Rivergreenway on the National Recreation Trails site, click here.

The Greenway Foundation now has a specialty plate you can purchase to show your support for trails.  Check out the specialty plate flier for more information.

Be sure to check out the News/Events page for information on Trail Bike Rides, and the Southwest Sprint Triathlon!

If you would like up to date information on trail closures, bookmark the NEW Trail Closure page !



TRAIL BROCHURE AND MAPS!

Learn more about planned trails! Check out the Fort Wayne Regional Trails Map, Project Status Map, a separate Map Key and a Project Status Report . The Map shows existing, planned and proposed trails in the Fort Wayne/Allen County area. Also available is a map showing existing Fort Wayne trails (as of 11/09).

A map of the Eagle Marsh Trails is now available.

View on-line the Rivergreenway Brochure  and the Rivergreenway Map (Note, the actual document is one piece but for download purposes it is listed as two documents). Free hard copies are available in sites around Fort Wayne including bike shops, Convention & Visitors Bureau, sporting goods stores, hospitals, libraries, YMCA's, and the Fort Wayne Park & Recreation Department.

  

The second phase of the 3-mile Rivergreenway Extension from Johnny Appleseed Park to Shoaff Park is now complete, linking IPFW with the Rivergreenway network. Mayor Tom Henry, Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Director Al Moll, IPFW Chancellor Michael Wartell and the Greenway Consortium dedicated the 0.44 mile extension from Johnny Appleseed Park to IPFW's Venderly Bridge on July 27th. The Rivergreenway is now connected to the IPFW campus and the IPFW Native Trees of Indiana River Walk, a 1.3 mile trail running along the east side of the St. Joe River on IPFW's campus to Canterbury Green Apartments and St. Joe Road. The entire Rivergreenway Extension to Shoaff Park will not be completed until 2013, but trail users can actually access Shoaff Park now utilizing existing trails, sidewalks and residential streets. See attached map.   In order to get to Shoaff Park from the Rivergreenway, take the Native Trees of Indiana River Walk thru IPFW's campus to St. Joe Road. Take the sidewalks along St. Joe Road north to St. Joe Center Road. Turn left or west and take the sidewalks to the entrance of Riviera Plaza. Turn right and utilize residential streets (Upper St. Joe Center Road and East Shore Drive) to the trail leading into Shoaff Park. Once inside Shoaff Park, trail users can enjoy several loop trails, including the 1.86 mile perimeter trail.




As our trails continue to extend throughout our community and while additional bicycle infrastructure is planned, the demand for bike parking has also increased.  This Bike Rack guide provides businesses and organizations with an introduction to bike racks and the preferred styles, as well as considerations for installation.   

Now available is a Listing of Parks Facilities along the Rivergreenway (both restrooms and drinking fountains) that are located along or near the Rivergreenway. In addition to the list, there is a Rivergreenway Facilities Map that depicts the general locations of each facility along the Rivergreenway. Please note that the Fort Wayne Parks restrooms and drinking fountains are open for use from May through the middle of October. 

Available for your use is a listing of mile marker locations. Click on Mile Marker Locations to see where they are located and how you can utilize this information for your next walk or run.

The Downtown Rotary Club Circle of Hope is a two mile trail loop in downtown Fort Wayne. The trail encompasses the Rivergreenway on the north side of the St. Marys River and Headwaters Park on the south side of the river. Points of interest along the trail include Headwaters Park, Historic Fort Wayne, Lawton Park, the City's Skate Park, the Historic Wells Street bridge and Downtown Fort Wayne. Access to the loop includes Headwaters Park, Lawton Park and the Three Rivers Trailhead along Spy Run Avenue, just north of the St. Marys River.

Points of Interest Along the Rivergreenway

 

Trail Manners

Trail Tips


* A city ordinance forbids the use of alcoholic beverages and illegal drugs on the Rivergreenway/Park property.


* All motorized equipment is prohibited except maintenance and emergency vehicles and motorized wheelchairs.

* Use caution and obey traffic signals.

* Be cautious on pathway curves and underpasses.

* Please do not mark on the path for running or walking events. Contact the Greenway Manager, 427-6002 for free use of signage for your event.


* Bicycles must yield to pedestrians.


* Watch for obstacles on the trail. Natural obstacles such as tree branches, rocks, wildlife and washouts may occasionally exist.


* Pets must be kept on a leash. Animal waste must be removed from the trail.


* Do not litter.


* Please keep to the right so faster moving people and bicycles can pass on your left.

* No horses on asphalt/concrete trails.

* Heavy rains, particularly in the spring, may flood portions of the Rivergreenway, making these sections temporarily unusable.

* Report unsafe trail conditions to 260.427.6002.

* Always carry a cell phone for emergency use.

* Respect private property that adjoins the trail.






Tips for Bicyclists


* Remember that these routes are designed for recreational bicycling not racing.


* Lock unattended bicycles.


* Where the trail shares the road, please follow vehicular traffic laws.


* Ride on the right side of the road or path.


* Wear bright, easily visible clothing.


* Wear a helmet.


* Use a bell or other sounding device when overtaking slower bicycles or pedestrians.


* Use lights and reflectors between dusk and dawn.


* Use hand signals when turning.


* Yield to traffic at intersections and when entering traffic.


* Walk your bicycle across intersections.

* Make sure your bicycle is in good working condition.



Contact Information

Fort Wayne Park & Recreation Department
705 E. State Blvd., Fort Wayne, Indiana  46805

Telephone number: (260) 427-6002
Facsimile: (260) 427-1269
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