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
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, use caution and be on the look out for ice!
Trail Closures and Detours:
Maumee Pathway:The Maumee Pathway is closed from North River Road east to New Haven. Beginning early June, a sewer project will take place along the Maumee Pathway from Maplecrest Road west. The trail will remain open, but trail users may encounter areas where vehicles are parked along the trail, or ramps are laid on the trail guiding users over certain hazards.
St.Marys Pathway:Flooding has caused the closure of the St.Marys Pathway from Fairfield to Tillman.
St.Joseph Pathway:A construction project along the east side of the St.Joseph Pathway near Dearborn St. and St. Joseph Blvd. will cause the trail to be condensed to 3' wide in a small section. The trail will remain open, but users are to take caution when traveling in this area.
Spy Run Bridge:The below-grade crossing at Spy Run will be closed due to construction beginning Friday, April 22nd. This closure will last through December 2022. An at-grade crossing will be implemented. During construction, only one lane of vehicular traffic will be open, and trail users will cross the construction zone in a barricaded section. Please use caution in this area.
New Haven Trails: The pathway is CLOSED from Landin Road to Rose Ave.
Union Chapel Rd. Trail:The Union Chapel Rd. Trail is closed east of I-69 in conjunction with a road improvement project.
Pufferbelly Trail connection to Franke Park and the Children’s Zoo:Due to construction, a small segment of the connection at Franke Park Drive is closed at this time. Please use either the street or neighboring parking lot to traverse the area.
Detour for New Haven Maumee Pathway Due to Rose St Closure:The New Haven section of the Maumee Pathway will be closed until further notice at Rose St. Trail users can detour west on Rose to West St and then south on West to Main St (or vice versa) to get back to Moser Park
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.
Join the City of Fort Wayne as it celebrates those who choose to commute actively to work! Not only does active transportation provide environmental and health benefits, but on May 20th, it can satisfy your hunger, too! Leave your car at home and celebrate active commuting by biking (or walking/running) to Bike-to-Work Day for a free, light breakfast and coffee. Bike-to-Work Day will take place at the Porch Off Calhoun (next to Pint 'n Slice, 816 S. Calhoun St.) on Friday, May 20th from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. This event is sponsored by the Downtown Improvement District and the 3 Rivers Natural Grocery Food Co-op & Deli. Bike-to-Work Day is a part of Kickstart: Spring Into Biking - click the link for a full list of activities, including a Bike-to-Work Day Afterparty hosted by Fort Wayne Outfitters!
Explore the Trails!
You're invited to discover the trails by wheel or by heel in 2022!
Trek the Trails: these 6-9 mile bike rides take place every Tuesday from the last week in April through October. Hosted by Fort Wayne Public Works and Fort Wayne Trails, these rides are for all skill levels. Trek the Trails is sponsored by Trek Bikes Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne Harley Davidson, and UAW 2209. Riders are encouraged to wear helmets. All Trek the Trails dates are listed in BLACK below.
Tread the Trails: New in 2022, Fort Wayne Public Works and Fort Wayne Trails have partnered with the Fort Wayne Running Club and the City of New Haven to introduce Tread the Trails! Tread the Trails is for individuals of all skill levels. All Tread the Trails Events are 5 kilometers in distance, but participants are encouraged to add increase or decrease the distance as they see fit. Tread the Trails takes place every other Thursday. Tread the Trails dates are listed in RED below. Tread the Trails is open to wheelchair use as well. Please note that a Tread the Trails run/walk will be included in the Kick-Off Event on Tuesday, 4/26.
All participants should meet at the locations listed below at 6:00 p.m., with departure promptly at 6:10 p.m. All skill levels are welcome. Rides vary in length and location, ensuring that you can experience as many of the nearly 130 miles in the trail system's network! All participation is at the individuals' own risk. Follow the City of Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne Trails, Fort Wayne Running Club, and Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation on social media for weather-related updates. Call the City of Fort Wayne at 260-427-6228 or Fort Wayne Trails at 260-969-0079 for more information!
Date
Meeting Location
5/17/2022
Covington Elementary School
2430 W. Hamilton Road
Meet in Main Lot
Bike Ride: 7.5 Miles
5/24/2022
5/26/2022
Fellowship Missionary Church
2536 E. Tillman Road
Bike Ride: 7.5 Miles ; Run/Walk: 5K
5/31/2022
Turnstone
3220 N. Clinton St.
Meet at Lot C on the north side, adjacent to Livingston Avenue
Bike Ride: 7.5 Miles
6/7/2022
6/9/2022
Engle Road Trailhead
Engle Rd. and Statesmans Way; near 7001 Engle Rd.
Bike Ride: 7 Miles; Run/Walk: 5K
6/14/2022
Public Safety Academy
7602 Patriot Crossing; Meet in the SW corner lot near
Bridgeway Blvd.
Bike Ride: 8.5 Miles
6/21/2022
6/23/2022
Rockhill Park
Meet across from 1747 Catalpa St.
Bike Ride 7.5 Miles; Run/Walk: 5K
6/28/2022
Life Bridge Church
12719 Corbin Rd.; Meet at the Trailhead (SW corner of lot)
Bike Ride: 9 Miles
7/5/2022
7/7/2022
Franke Park
Meet at the lot between Pavilion 1 and Shoaff Lake
Bike Ride: 7 Miles; Run/Walk: 5K
7/12/2022
Turnstone
3220 N. Clinton St.
Meet at Lot C on the north side, adjacent to Livingston Avenue
Bike Ride: 9 Miles
7/19/2022
7/21/2022
Parkview Safety Store
1818 Carew St.
Bike Ride: 8.5 Miles; Run/Walk: 5K
7/26/2022
Foster Park
3900 Old Mill Rd.; Meet at the Trailhead near Pavilion 1
Bike Ride: 9 Miles
8/2/2022
8/4/2022
Swinney Park
Meet near the ball diamond in West Swinney Park, near 1600 W. Jefferson Blvd.
Bike Ride: 9 Miles; Run/Walk: 5K
8/9/2022
Haley Elementary School
2201 Maplecrest Rd.
Bike Ride: 6.5 Miles
8/16/2022
8/18/2022
Engle Road Trailhead
Engle Road and Statesmans Way, near 7001 Engle Road
Bike Ride: 9 Miles; Run/Walk: 5K
8/23/2022
Turnstone
3220 N. Clinton St.
Meet at Lot C on the north side, adjacent to Livingston Avenue
Bike Ride: 2.5 Miles & 4 Miles
8/30/2022
9/1/2022
Moser Park Trailhead
601 W. Main St., New Haven; Meet near the baseball diamonds.
Bike Ride: 7 Miles; Run/Walk: 5K
9/6/2022
Deer Ridge Elementary School
1515 S. Scott Road; Meet in the school parking lot
Bike Ride:6 Miles
9/13/2022
9/15/2022
Foster Park
3900 Old Mill Rd.; Meet at the Trailhead near Pavilion 1
Bike Ride:7.5; Run/Walk: 5K
9/20/2022
AEP Building
3600 Landin Rd, New Haven
Bike Ride: 9 Miles
9/27/2022
9/29/2022
Shoaff Park
Meet at Conklin Pavilion (Turn left after entering Park)
Bike Ride: 7 Miles
10/4/2022
Turnstone
3220 N. Clinton St.
Meet at Lot C on the north side, adjacent to Livingston Avenue
Bike Ride: 4 Miles & 3 Miles
10/11/2022
10/13/2022
Indian Trails Park
10313 Aboite Center Rd; Meet at SW Parking lot
Bike Ride: 8 Miles; Run/Walk: 5K
10/18/2022
Parkview YMCA
10001 Dawson's Creek Blvd
Bike Ride: 8 Miles
10/25/2022
10/27/2022
North River Road Trailhead
Near 7000 N. River Road
Bike Ride: 8.5 Miles; Run/Walk: 5K
Bike to Work Day
Join the City of Fort Wayne as it celebrates those who choose to commute actively to work! Not only does active transportation provide environmental and health benefits, but on May 20th, it can satisfy your hunger, too! Leave your car at home and celebrate active commuting by biking (or walking/running) to Bike to Work Day for a free, light breakfast and coffee. Bike to Work Day will take place at the Porch Off Calhoun (next to Pint 'n Slice, 816 S. Calhoun St.) on Friday, May 20th from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. This event is a part of Kickstart: Spring Into Biking - click the link for a full list of activities!
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: Foster Park and St.Joe Center numbers contain averages due to temporary counter failures.
How are the Trails growing?
Learn more about current projects involving trails within the City of Fort Wayne: projectreport.may22.2.pdf
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.
It’s simple to purchase the plate! Online, simply visit www.mybmv.com and navigate to the special license plates. You also can go in person to your local license branch or order through the mail. New this year: all license plates are now mailed to you. You can get a tax break when buying this license plate that advocates for a charitable cause. You can deduct this fee on Schedule A of your taxes.
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..
The Rivergreenway Trail is a 25 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.
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.
Great News
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.
If you have questions about the type of motor vehicles allowed on the trails, check out 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 Fort Wayne Regional Trails Map, The Map shows existing, planned and proposed trails in the Fort Wayne/Allen County area.
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.
Photo credit: Fred VanFossen
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 E-mail:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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)
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)
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)