Unfortunately after nearly three decades at the same entry fee we have had to raise our fees effective 3/1/2024, The fees below reflect this increase.
Information relating to ALL Allen County Parks
DOGS PLEASE KEEP YOUR HUMANS ON A LEASH. WE LOVE YOUR HUMAN BUT ALL HUMANS MUST BE ON A LEASH AND UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE DOG THAT BROUGHT THEM.
FIREWORKS OF ANY […]
Northwest corner of Bowman Lake – courtesy Drone Taskforce
5/24/2023 from the Superintendent of Allen County Parks
WE ARE STILL CLOSED. While we have made significant progress on removals of downed trees and other damage to the park we still have a lot of cleanup and trail work to be done that CANNOT be accomplished safely with […]
ALLEN COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION
Administrative Offices
3022 Easterday Road, Fort Wayne IN 46818
PHONE 260-449-3312
Meeting Notice:
The scheduled meeting of the Allen County Park & Recreation Board will be held on May 15, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. at Allen County Hanauer Reserve, 3022 Easterday Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46818
For additional information call Jeff Baxter, Superintendent at 260-449-3312.
PARK BOARD […]
AS OF 2/14/24 REGISTRATION IS CLOSED FOR THE 2024 IMN PROGRAM
Indiana Master Naturalist 2024
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Interested in employment opportunities with the Allen County Parks and Recreation Department or with Allen County?
Currently the Park Department has the following positions available. These positions are part time work.
Rental Attendant – Responsible for after hours rentals
Part Time Receptionists – Available at both parks
Part Time Gate Attendants – Available at both parks from May thru November […]
Allen County Parks Gift Shops
Gift Shops are currently closed due to COVID 19
Allen County Parks operates gift shops at Fox Island Nature Center and at the Gloria Goeglien Nature Center at Metea County Park. Gift Shop hours are 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. seven days a week.
Inside you’ll find all kinds of items for the nature […]
DUE TO EXTENSIVE STORM DAMAGE AT FOX ISLAND COUNTY PARK THERE WILL BE NO ADDITIONAL RENTALS SCHEDULED FOR THIS PARK UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. 06/14/2022
If you need specific information for a rental please contact our rental coordinator via email below by submitting a request for information (link in the paragraph below.)
Allen County Parks can provide an excellent […]
FORT WAYNE WEATHER
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NOTICE: FOX ISLAND WILL BE CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DUE TO EXTENSIVE STORM DAMAGE TO THE PROPERTY. WE APOLOGIZE FOR THE INCONVENIENCE!
Information relating to ALL Allen County Parks
WE LOVE YOUR DOG BUT ALL DOGS MUST BE ON A LEASH AND UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE PERSON WHO BROUGHT THE DOG.
FIREWORKS OF ANY […]
