Trails

Updated: June 5th, 2023 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:

Foster Park Area: Please see the Foster Park Rivergreenway trail closure & detour map.

Venderly Family Bridge: The Venderly Family Bridge (west of PFW) will be closed on June 21st and 22nd for inspections.

Pufferbelly Trail: Work is being completed along the Pufferbelly Trail at intersections. Please use caution around crews.

Lake Avenue Trail: The Lake Avenue Trail is closed for construction at the VA Hospital entrance between Randallia Dr. and Carew St. Trail users should utilize the sidewalk on the south side of Lake Avenue to bypass the area. 

Rivergreenway Pathways:

• Beginning June 5th, the St.Joseph Pathway will close at the Water Filtration Plant. Trail users should use the St.Joseph Boulevard Pathway (east side of river) to navigate around the closure. 
• Beginning January 16th, 2023, the foot bridge separating Headwaters Park and the Old Fort will be closed due to a riverbank restoration project. The estimated reopening is late spring. Please se downtown sidewalks and area residential roads to navigate around this closure. 
• The pedestrian bridge just South of Lawton Park will close beginning 11/23/22 for reconstruction. A posted detour is in place. Please note that this will be a long-term closure. 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.
• Please see this map for guidance around these projects, if needed. 

Pufferbelly Trail (North Section): The Pufferbelly Trail North of Carroll Rd. (currently an unpaved nature trail) is closed by Allen County while clearing and construction take place. Please do not cross barricades.

Spy Run Bridge:The below-grade crossing at Spy Run is closed for construction. The west sidewalk is temporarily closed for painting. The east sidewalk has been opened to allow for trail users to pass.  Trail users should continue to Lafayette and Main St. 

Water Filtration Plant: A damaged utility has cause the placement of a pump on the trail just west of the water filtration plant. The trail narrows significantly as users pass through the area. The trail remains open. Please use caution. 

Landin Road Trail: A section of the Landin Road Trail (east side) is closed for construction north of North River Road. Please utilize the trail on the west side to bypass the area. Contact New Haven Parks (260-749-2212) with questions. 

Dupont Road Trail: Repairs are being made to a small section of trail just west of Salomon Farm. As work continues, there may be periods of impassability. Trail users are encouraged to navigate around the closure if possible or utilize the sidewalk on the North side of the street.

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

Explore the Trails with us!

Meet at 6pm, depart at 6:10pm

Find fitness, fun, and new friends on the trails! Join the City of Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne Trails, and Trek Fort Wayne every Tuesday for weekly Trek the Trails bike rides! Returning for its second year, the City of Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne Trails, and the Fort Wayne Running Club are also joining forces to present Tread the Trails! These 5k walks/runs are offered every other Thursday. All mobility aids are welcome at Tread the Trails, and participants are encouraged to lengthen/shorten the route as preferred. All skill levels are welcome to all trail events – bring your family, bring your friends, or just bring yourself! Distances and locations vary, ensuring that participants can experience as many of the trail system’s nearly 130 miles as possible. Bicyclists are asked to wear helmets. All participants should bring water. Participants are responsible for their own safety. Trek the Trails is sponsored by TREK Bicycles, Freedom Cycle, VS Engineering, UAW Local #2209, and Three Rivers Velo Sport.

For more information, call the City of Fort Wayne Greenways & Trails Office at 260-427-6228 or Fort Wayne Trails, Inc. at 260-969-0079. Follow City of Fort Wayne, FW Parks and Recreation, and Fort Wayne Trails for weather-related updates! Accessibility options are available - please contact either phone number above or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

Please note – dates listed in black below are for bicycles ONLY and dates in blue are for walkers/runners/wheelchairs ONLY.

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. 

Who is using the Trails?

Infrared counters are positioned throughout the Fort Wayne Regional Trails Network to help staff understand how residents are using the trail system. Find out how many trail users we counted in 2021, plus learn more about which trails were used the most frequently!

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: May Project Status Report

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 of the trail events listed below, please e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  

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. 

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.

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
Facsimile: (260) 427-1269
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Trail Mileage

Check out information below on mileage of different trail loops.  For additional information check out the Park Trail path Distance Chart

Buckner Park:.75 miles (complete loop)  (stone path portion is .66 mile)

East Swinney: .58 miles (loop around pond)

Franke Park 1 mile (loop using the vehicular asphalt drive).  See below for information on Mountain Bike trails.

Foster Park: 2.06 miles

Gren: .25 miles loop

Hamilton Park: .55 miles (outside loop) .75 miles (figure eight using the center)

Hanna Homestead: 1/5 miles loop

Hurshtown Reservoir: 2.25 miles

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

Jehl Park: .34 miles (loop)

Lakeside loop: over 1/2 miles

McCormick Park/Rea Park: .50 miles

McMillen loop: .6 miles

Memorial Park: .86 miles 

Rea Park: .5 miles 
       
Reservoir Park: .43 miles  

Rotary Circle of Hope: 2 miles 
  
Salomon Farm: 1.65 miles trail loop      
        
Shoaff Park: 1.52 miles (North loop-golf course/ball diamond thru center), .88 miles (South loop-thru center thru woods, past Conklin), .30 Center loop, 1.80 miles (complete loop around entire park)  

Swinney Park to Rockhill Park Trail: 1 miles 

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