Gren open space  

Gren Park   

Size in acres: 5.9

Since 1981

Gren Park is located on Trinity Boulevard off of Cambridge Boulevard. For more detailed location information, check out the General Park Map  or Gren Park Map 

History

Growing up in the Depression-era Midwest was difficult to say the least, but for the children of a certain north side neighborhood there was always one place where they could go to play away those less than bountiful days. To most it appeared as nothing more than a vacant lot, but to the children who spent their summer days there playing baseball, hide and seek and carefully steering their bicycles through its winding trails, it was much more than that. For them, it was a refuge from the unrelenting siege of the Great Depression. To those children, it was known simply as The Park.

For Jack Gren, one of those children, The Park never lost its place in his heart, even after he grew to adulthood, earned a Ph.D and became a successful business and education consultant.  He bought the vacant lot and in 1981 donated it to the citizens of Fort Wayne. It was renamed Gren Park in his honor.

"The Park" is much more than a vacant lot now and has an open air shelter, playground equipment, and a walking path plus plenty of open space so children today can still make memories. 

WHAT TO DO

Scroll down for more information about our park features:

Pavilion

Gren shelter

Gren Park features an open air shelter that is available on a first come/first served basis.

Incoming Playground

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Interested in the Playground Refresh Schedule and a listing of the 10 playgrounds being replaced this spring? 

The goal is to have the 10 playgrounds refreshed by the end of the School Year!     

Walking Path

Gren trail

A 1/4 mile paved walking path loops around the park.

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Upcoming Events

Bunny Tales in the Garden
29 Mar 2024  10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sunday Heritage Concerts
14 Apr 2024   2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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16 Apr 2024  12:00 am

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Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Department  705 E. State Blvd.   Fort Wayne, IN 46805  (260) 427-6000 • Office hours: Monday-Friday 8 am-5 pm  parkswebmaster@cityoffortwayne.org