Trails

Trail Maps
Looking to explore the Fort Wayne Area Trails Network? Use the maps below to learn more!

Click here for a map of the currently existing trail system.  

Map of Franke Park Trails: 

Do you like mountain biking on single track or trail running/walking on challenging dirt paths?  Explore the trails at Franke Park!  There are approximately 10 miles of single track trails to explore. 

Map of Franke Park MTB and Hiking Trails   Check back soon for an updated mountain bike map!|

Trail Mileage

Check out information on mileage of different trail loops: Park Trails Distance Chart  

Indian Trails Park Loop: 1.25 miles  (Trail owned/maintained by the Aboite Township Trustee's Office, 260.432.0970) 


Fort Wayne Area Trail Links

• Acres Land Trust
• Allen County Parks
• Fort Wayne Running Club
• Fort Wayne Trails, Inc.
• Little River Wetlands Project
• New Haven Parks & Recreation
• Northeastern Indiana Regional Coordinating Council (NIRCC)
• Three Rivers Velo Sport, Inc. 

About the Rivergreenway

The Rivergreenway Trail is a 26-mile linear park in Fort Wayne and New Haven, Indiana. The system runs 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 system 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.

The Rivergreenway is open from 6 am -11 pm daily for your enjoyment.

If there are comments, questions, or concerns about any section of the Rivergreenway, please contact the Greenways Manager at (260) 427-6002.


Do you have a praise, problem or concern you would like to share? Please take the time to complete the Talk to Us form.

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 City of Fort Wayne is proud to have been names a Runner-Friendly Community by the Road-Runners Club of America. Learn more here. 

Only people-powered vehicles are allowed on the trails, including bicycles, skateboards, scooters, etc. Learn more by reading the Motor Vehicles Ordinance.

Be sure to check out the News/Events page for information on upcoming events!

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

TRAIL BROCHURE AND MAPS!

Learn more about planned trails! Check out the current Fort Wayne Regional Trails Map, along with the General Parks Map.

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 end 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.

Memorial Tree & Bench Program Information
Add to the beauty of your favorite section of the Rivergreenway (in the Fort Wayne City Limits) and honor a loved one simultaneously with the help of our tree or bench donation program.

For more information, check out Memorial Tree & Bench Program.

Contact Information
Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Department
705 E. State Blvd., Fort Wayne, Indiana 46805

Telephone number: (260) 427-6002
Fax: (260) 427-1269
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Updated: May 8, 2025 at 1:00 PM

If you encounter any downed trees or safety concerns, please call or email the Greenways Dept at (260)427-6228 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .  

Please be aware, during or following a rainfall, portions of the trail network may be muddy and/or slippery. Please slow down and use caution, especially on boardwalks.  Always use caution whenever you encounter a wet section of trail.

During the winter months, be mindful of the potential for ice. In the instance of accumulating snowfall, trails are cleared when 3 or more inches are recorded. 

Trail Closures and Detours:

Rivergreenway Detour at Parnell Avenue Bridge: Parnell Avenue will close to vehicle traffic for a bridge rehabilitation project beginning Monday, May 12. Parnell Avenue is expected to remained closed until September 18. Trail users can use Spy Run Avenue Extended and Parnell Avenue as a slight detour during the closure. 

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Tuesday, May 7 at 3:00 PM -  Closed due to flooding

• Maumee Pathway from Coliseum Boulevard to Maplecrest
• Rivergreenway underpass in Swinney Park at Jefferson Boulevard
• St. Marys Pathway Trailhead near Fairfield Avenue to Calhoun Street

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Kreager Park Soccer Trails: Crews will be prepping areas for paving this afternoon, Thursday, May 8. The crews will be paving Friday, May 9 and Monday May 12. 

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 The St. Joseph Rivergreenway: The start date has been pushed back until Wednesday, May 14. Crews should complete the patch repair work on Friday, May 16th. The work will include an area east of the PFW pedestrian bridge and then multiple sections up to St. Joe Center Road. The crews will have signs posted in the areas they are working. Please be aware and use caution. 

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Hanna Street Trail:  Beginning March 31 the trail will be closed between Pontiac & Oxford Streets to allow crews to connect homes to the new water main. The closure is expected to last until June 13. 

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St. Marys Pathway - Please use caution beginning at Hartman Road and continuing south for approximatley 1/4 mile. Construction crews will be working in the area near the trail until the end of May

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Homestead Road Trail - Please proceed with caution between Jenn Ridge Drive and Liberty Mills Road. City Utilities has made cuts, in two seprate areas, across the entire width of the trail and backfilled them with stone. 

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Rivergreenway Detour - The trail will be closed at Brooklyn Avenue with the detour beginning at the crosswalk of Brooklyn and Bluffton Rd. Trail users will use the sidewalk on the north side of Bluffton road to Broadway. At Broadway use the crosswalk to Oakdale and then use another crosswalk to head south on Broadway. Use the sidewalk on the east side of Broadway south to Rudisill. Here you can use the crosswalk to enter Foster Park. Phase 1 is expected to last through August of 2025. Please obey pedestrian signs and signals.

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 Landin Road Trail: The trail is closed between Parent Road and Shordon Road for the development of an apartment complex. 

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 Rivergreenway Closures near Downtown Fort Wayne:

• Riverfront Development (Phase 2) has caused the closure of the St. Marys Pathway between Clinton and Harrison Streets, with a further closure between the Historic Wells Street Bridge and Ewing St. occurring in the near future. This will be in effect through 2025.
    
  

• The pedestrian bridge just South of Lawton Park is closed for reconstruction. A posted detour is in place. This closure will be in effect until late Spring 2025. While this bridge is part of the St.Marys Pathway, its location is important to the connection of all Rivergreenway Pathways, meaning that many Rivergreenway trail users may be impacted. We apologize for the inconvenience.

• The above closures/detours can be seen on this map. 

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Maplecrest Rd Trail: Construction near Georgetown has disabled pedestrian push buttons at E State Blvd and Maplecrest Rd. Trails users can cross E State Blvd with traffic and are advised to use caution. 

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Foster Park Area: 

• A Utilities project has started that affects the trail near Hartman Road. Hartman road has turned into a temporary one-way to allow for pedestrians to use the southbound lane freely.

For specific questions about closures, please e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 427-6228. 

Technical challenges have caused the disconnection of this site to present flood gauges. Those interested in seeing current river levels can visit https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/hydrograph.php?wfo=iwx&prob_type=stage&gage=ftwi3

On Friday, May 16, the City of Fort Wayne will celebrate active commuting on Bike to Work Day. Leave your car behind and walk, run, bike, or roll into this free event at The Porch Off Calhoun, next to Pint & Slice, any time between 6:30 and 9:30 a.m. A light breakfast including coffee and juice will be available.

National Bike Month is celebrated in May across the United States to increase public awareness of bicycling as a healthy alternative to driving, to promote bike safety, and to showcase bicycle infrastructure.

The Bike to Work Day Breakfast is made possible by Engineering Resources, Inc., Linke Urology & Robotics and 3 Rivers Natural Grocery Food Co-Op & Deli

Explore the Trails!

Find fitness, fun, and new friends on the trails! The City of Fort Wayne and Fort Wayne Trails, Inc. offer free, family-friendly trail exploration events where you can get to know the 153 miles of trails within the Greater Fort Wayne Trail Network. Starting locations vary, and all skill levels are welcome.  Individuals are responsible for their own safety at all trail events.

Trek the Trails: These guided group bicycle rides take place every other Tuesday at 6:00 PM. Helmets are strongly encouraged.. Ride lengths vary, routes are posted on the Fort Wayne Trails, Inc. Facebook page. Participants should come prepared with water. Trek the Trails dates (Bicyclists ONLY).

2025 Trek the Trails Schedule

Tread the Trails events take place every other Thursday at 6:00 PM. The Fort Wayne Running Club, the City of Fort Wayne and Fort Wayne Trails, Inc. will provide guided 1 mile & 5k walks/runs beginning at different locations on the trail network. All ability levels are encouraged to attend, including those with mobility devices.

2025 Tread The Trails Schedule  

For more information about either program, call the City of Fort Wayne Greenways Department at 260-427-6228 or Fort Wayne Trails, Inc. at 260-969-0079. Follow Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation or Fort Wayne Trails, Inc., for weather-related updates. 

Safe Trails are Happy Trails.

Mid-Block Crossings can be confusing for everyone.  Who has the right of way? When should cars stop? When can pedestrians cross?

Watch this video to learn more about the proper way to navigate crossing in the middle of a street, rather than at an intersection! 

When traveling on city streets, bicycles have the same duties and rights as motorists.  Know and practice the rules of the road.  

2024 Trail Counts Hits One Million!

The trail counts in the City of Fort Wayne officially hit one million for the first time in history! In 2024, the 21 infrared trail counters spread across the City’s trail network captured 1,008,243 uses. Trail users walking, running, or cycling, along the trails combined to reach historic number.

Please note: Some trail counts contain averages due to temporary counter failures.  

How are the Trails growing?

Learn more about current projects involving trails within the Greater Fort Wayne area PROGRESS STATUS REPORT MARCH 2025 | 2025 PROGRESS STATUS MAP

Want to help the trails expand even more? Do so while you drive! 

Support Trails with a Trails License Plate!

Consider a purchase of this Trails Plate to show your support for all types of trails in Indiana. The foundation will use the proceeds as grants to trail groups throughout the state of Indiana. This special plate is an additional $40, of which $25 goes to the Greenways Foundation. The Greenways Foundation envisions a statewide trail, greenway, and bikeway system that provides access to trails for all Indiana citizens. This world-class Hoosier greenways system connects scenic, cultural, historic, recreational, tourist, and economic sites in Indiana’s urban and rural communities, is convenient to people of all cultures, ages, and abilities, and is one of the state’s most powerful tools in achieving economic growth, a healthy citizenry and livable communities.

The Rivergreenway is open from 6 am -11 pm daily for your enjoyment. For additional information about any trail events or general inquiries, please e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..