Boone Street Playlot    

Size in acres: 0.33

Since 1969

Park hours: 6 am-11 pm daily.

The Boone Street Playlot is located at the intersection of Boone Street and Mechanic Street.  For more detailed location information, check out the General Park Map  or Boone Street Playlot Map 

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History

The Boone Street Playlot was acquired with Revenue Sharing funds in 1969.  During this time there was a big push to create Neighborhood Associations which were given a major role in selecting projects for these funds.  Neighborhood Associations determined additional park land should be a priority and thus Boone Street Playlot (as well as other playlots) was developed.

For additional history and photos, check out the Boone history powerpoint!

 
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Check out the Engage Fort Wayne link to learn more about  the Boone Street Playlot project!


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A revitalized playground at Boone Street Playlot will include new equipment and synthetic turf surfacing. This new equipment promotes physical, social, and emotional development for children ages 2-12. With a variety of movement opportunities, the playground encourages inclusiveness for children of all abilities. From climbing structures to slides, swings, and balance activities, there is something for every child to enjoy. Not only does this new equipment offer endless fun, but it also promotes group play and social connection, enhancing the sense of community within the neighborhood. New bench seating will be added around the playground's perimeter, providing a comfortable spot for parents and grandparents to relax while keeping an eye on their children.

Accessibility updates at Boone Street Playlot are made possible by a 2023 grant from the AWS Foundation.


 

 

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Courthouse Green
 

Size in acres: 1.08

Since 2000

Park hours: 6 am-11 pm daily.

Courthouse Green is located at 715 South Calhoun in the heart of downtown Fort Wayne. Courthouse Green provides a perfect setting for the Allen County Courthouse.  For more detailed location information, check out the General Park Map  or Courthouse Green Park Map 


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History

Courthouse Green is a one acre plaza on the east side of the Allen County Courthouse that was dedicated on October 15, 1999.  This was a $3 million dollar project that highlights a side of the building that was hidden for decades behind a half-dozen buildings and a parking lot. Now Courthouse Green visitors can admire various flowers, trees and shrubs from the sidewalk or from multiple benches lining this picturesque park.  

For additional history and photos, check out the Courthouse Green history powerpoint!

If you wish to hold a peaceful protest or gathering on the Courthouse Green, please contact Daryn Schwartz at (260-427-6003)

     

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Casselwood Park 

Size in acres: 1.5

Park hours: 6 am-11 pm daily.


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Since 1975

Casselwood Park is located at Casselwood Drive off of Hessen Cassel Road. For more detailed location information, check out the General Park Map  or Casselwood Park Map 

For additional history and photos, check out theCasselwood history powerpoint!


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History
Three private lots were purchased by the city and combined into one lot.  A Bishop Luers student canvassed the neighborhood with a questionnaire.  He submitted this as his community service project necessary to becoming an eagle scout. The questionnaire pinpointed the neighborhood's wishes for park improvements.  When the lots were purchased there was a baseball diamond and a basketball court. Due to the neighborhood's priorities these were then repaired and improved, including adding a fence and backstop for the ball diamond; a drinking fountain and BBQ pit were constructed and picnic tables were installed.  The park was formally dedicated on November 15, 1975. 

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Today this small oasis of open space features a playground with slides and a swing set, as well as a baseball field for fans of the popular sport.  Ample trees provide shade for park visitors in the warm summer months.




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Daryl B. Cobin Memorial Park

Size in acres: 6.2

Since 2007

Daryl B. Cobin Memorial Park is located at 742 North Coliseum Boulevard. For more detailed location information, check out the General Park Map , or Cobin Memorial Park Map 

History

In 2008 the new Daryl B. Cobin Memorial Park was dedicated.  This park serves as the home fields for Northside and the Baseball Federation. This park is the home of Carrington Field and features adjacent parking lots to the baseball field for guests.  Carrington Field is run by the Fort Wayne Baseball Federation. Reach out to the President of the Federation (Brett Windmiller) @ 615-6794 or Richard Brown for scheduling questions (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.). 

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A groundbreaking ceremony was held on September 18, 2024 to celebrate the redevelopment of Brewer Park in the Mount Vernon Park Neighborhood. 

The newly renovated park will feature:

  • Two new playgrounds
  • A new splash pad,
  • Covered pavilion
  • Park restrooms.
  • A ¼ mile perimeter walking path
  • Two new basketball courts
  • New pedestrian connections to the neighborhood.
  • Significant landscaping improvements including planting of shade trees, ornamental trees, and a new art garden.

Check out more about Brewer Park Redevelopment Project on the Engage Fort Wayne site!


Brewer Park 
   


Size in acres: 5.1

Since 1954

Park hours: 6 am-11 pm daily.

Brewer Park is located at Pettit Avenue and Weisser Avenue. For more detailed location information, check out the General Park Map  or Brewer Park Map 

History

Brewer Park was deeded to the city by the Township trustees. .  

For additional history and photos, check out the Brewer history powerpoint!




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