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Fort Wayne serves up the perfect mix of urban convenience and natural beauty, boasting a world class cultural scene in a landscape enhanced by plenty of green space. Shopaholics can find the latest trends at open air Jefferson Pointe. The kids will love the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo, while the adults can take in a performance at the Embassy Theater. Joggers, hikers and cyclists can keep active on the Rivergreenway that links the city's parks, where they may come across Johnny Appleseed's Grave.
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1. Fort Wayne Children's Zoo
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,169 reviews
#1 Summer "Gotta-Do" Attraction in a contest sponsored by the Indiana Office of Tourism & Development. The Fort Wayne Children's Zoo is operated by the non-profit Fort Wayne Zoological Society under a cooperative agreement with the Fort Wayne Parks and Recreations Department. The zoo receives no tax funding for operations and operates solely on earned revenue and donations. Our Mission: Connecting kids and animals, Strengthening families, Inspiring people to care.
Reviewed By whereverimayroamblog - Vero Beach, United States
I’m a big fan of this zoo, especially the penguins, sea lions, and otters. Appreciate the good food choices (not typical hamburger joints), the touch tank, and kid’s play areas. Definitely one of Fort Wayne’s top attractions.
2. Kreager Park
3. Lakeside Park & Rose Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 94 reviews
Reviewed By leed809 - Montreal, Canada
Just having a look to see what’s around the city for green space and came across lakeside park & rose garden really nice walk not far from downtown. A really nice arrangement of different roses lots of colours even in mid September everything is out in good bloom. There’s a lake you can walk around and seating just to enjoy the fountain and the flowers. There’s a parking lot or street parking is available.
4. Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 216 reviews
Reviewed By wildflower_luda - Montgomery, United States
You don’t have to board a plane to visit the tropics. And if you have a AAA membership, it’s only $4 to get in. Suddenly it’s warm and you are surrounded by tropical sights and sounds: flowers everywhere, big green leaves, little green leaves, a waterfall, and tropical fruit. Then you can escape into the desert and see a saguaro cactus with arms, and many others. Such a pleasant place to visit again and again.
5. Buckner Park
6. Fort Wayne Trails
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By Darbykid - Huntington, United States
Have riden about 1/2 of the trails in the Greenway trail system. They are mostly scenic and very comfortable riding. For the most parts they are asphalt paved.
7. Eagle Marsh Nature Preserve
8. Fox Island County Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By XamatTomax - Fort Wayne, United States
I went to Fox Island today to make the most of a beautiful day. We brought our cameras and wanted to get some exercise. This place is great for families, couples, or a solo trip. Dogs are welcomed as well. Admission is only $2 for the day. Fox Island is over 600 acres with 7 miles of walking trails. In the winter, this place is great for cross country skiing. In the summer, you can take advantage of the hiking trails or visit the sand dunes. When walking the trails, you might see some wildlife. We’ve spotted deer once or twice. With the rising heat of the day, we went to the beach for a swim in the lake. While some swam, others played volleyball and grilled out. Theirs something to do here for everyone regardless of the season. I plan to continue coming back here again to enjoy this place.
9. Metea Park
10. Promenade Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By OpenToNewAdventures
Promenade Park is the newest park in an extensive list of parks in Ft. Wayne, IN. Each park has its own personality, and Promenade park brings new energy and vitality to an area that is very close to the downtown. It borders on one of the three rivers, and there are paddle boats to be rented as well as the Canal Boat replica that leaves the dock regularly. The park itself has a contemporary children's playground, many comfortable chairs that look over the river, the city, and the area where children play. There is a lovely collaboration of Ft. Wayne breweries so that 3-4 local breweries are represented in the choices which change from week to week. Small, beautiful, and a great place to people watch or share a beer with friends or play. One of the best parks ever!!!
