Fox Island County Park
Apr 16th, 2007 by superintendent
FOX ISLAND COUNTY PARK 
Location:
7324 Yohne Rd.
Fort Wayne, IN 46809
ELLISON ROAD BRIDGE HAS REOPENED !!!! A BIG THANKS TO PRIMCO (the contractor) FOR FINISHING AHEAD OF SCHEDULE!!
Phone: 260 449-3180
Fax: 260 449-3181
ABOUT FOX ISLAND COUNTY PARK
Fox Island is a 605 acre park located in southwest Allen County. Within this park, 270 acres are dedicated as State Nature Preserve, which protects areas having unique plants, animals or geographic features. Hundreds of species of animals and plants live at Fox Island because of the relatively natural condition of most of the area, with its habitats of marsh, seasonal ponds, wooded sand dunes, wetland forest, old fields and restored prairie. The park contains the largest contiguous forest in the county and a glacial sand dune.
Seven miles of marked trails through the preserve enable visitors to enjoy the beauty and splendor of the park. Over six miles are availabe during the winter for cross country skiing as long as we have four or more inches of snow on the ground. Ski equipment rental is also available on a limited basis.
Other amenities include:
- Nature Center - Large and small classrooms, conference room all available for rental; gift shop, education offices, and a variety of exhibits including the “Tree House”
- Allen County Parks Administrative Offices - located in Nature Center
- 3 open picnic shelters (50 person capacity)
- Campfire pits (by PERMIT ONLY)
- Picnicing
- Grills
- Bowman Lake - Swimming beach - No lifeguard on duty, swim at your own risk
- Fishing (additional $2 per person) - you must possess a valid Indiana fishing license
- Restrooms
- Bird Observation Building
- Playground (near lake and beach)
- Doggie Beach - yes, your pooch can go swimming in this area. This is the only area where your dog is allowed off its leash. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR ANIMAL!
- Fort Wayne Astronomical Society Observatory - Visit thier website for more info on programs at www.fortwayneastronomicalsociety.com
(Welcome to Fox Island: Questions and Answers)
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