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FIREWORKS OF ANY KIND ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED IN ANY ALLEN COUNTY PARK!

YES YOU HEARD IT RIGHT!!
The staff at Allen County Parks are happy to announce that after two years, Fox Island County Park will be opening again on Monday, June 17, 2024!
We are excited to have everyone back again, but we would also like to remind everyone of a few things:
1. We will be open from 9:00 am-9:00 pm (gates will be locked at 9pm)
2. Entry fee is $3/person for ages 7 and over – cash or check only
3. Annual Passes will be sold at the Nature Center only till July 8, then they’ll be available at the gatehouse
4. The trails on the north end of the park will be closed for public safety as continuing restoration efforts are still going on. Use QR code below for a map of closed areas/trails
5. Guided hikes will be offered to the public to take guests back to the closed areas, check with staff or at the Nature Center for these opportunities.
6. If we reach capacity for vehicles, we will close the gates until spaces become available
7. We will not be taking reservations for rentals until August 2024
8. Please be patient and respectful of our staff and the park
Welcome back and we hope you enjoy your time at all of our parks!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Click here to go to the Fox Island Storm Damage page

Allen County Parks Mission…

“To establish and manage a permanent park system incorporating conservation, education, outdoor values, and nature preservation, and to provide recreational opportunities for the people of Allen County within this structure”

Allen County Parks provide:

  • Natural areas for recreation and nature study
  • Environmental education for thousands of Allen County school children
  • Natural and cultural history programs of all ages
  • Careful management of county park system resources to maintain and increase natural diversity and recreational opportunities
  • Rental facilities in a beautiful natural setting

Allen County Parks are owned by the people of Allen County and are operated by the volunteer Allen County Parks Board, appointed by area public and elected officials. Allen County Parks are funded by Allen County government and by user fees, facility rentals, program fees, grants, donations, and gifts. Staff salaries are provided by county tax revenues, with ALL operating and maintenance expenses supplied by user fees and other sources. Thanks for visiting our website! Come visit us in person, we’d love to have you and we’re sure you will enjoy your visit. Click on any of the pages on the right to find out more information about the parks and programs we offer. Click Here for our Programs Calendar To view this document requires Adobe Reader. Don’t have it? Get it for free at http://get.adobe.com/reader/

PLEASE NOTE: We do NOT accept credit cards. Payments must be cash or check!

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 KIND ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED IN ANY ALLEN COUNTY PARK!
-ALCOHOL, OF ANY KIND, IS NOT PERMITTED IN ANY ALLEN COUNTY PARK! COOLERS ARE SUBJECT TO SEARCH AND SEIZURE.

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We’ve moved our Administrative Offices! We are now located at the below address.

Allen County Parks Administrative Offices
Allen County Hanauer Reserve
3022 Easterday Road Fort Wayne IN 46818
Phone: 260.449.3777 Fax: 260.627.5314

RIP Julie Lewis