The best parks & outdoor spots in Allen County

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McCormick Park (opens in a new tab)

3530 Harvester Ave · Fort Wayne

Mc Cormick Park packs a kid-pleasing playground, a legit splash pad, a basketball court for quick games, and a pavilion that basically begs…

Checked Aug 25

Mc Cormick Park packs a kid-pleasing playground, a legit splash pad, a basketball court for quick games, and a pavilion that basically begs for a picnic. Call it your low-planning hangout this week when you just need sunshine, laughs, and tired-out kids.

From the Huntington newsletter, October 17, 2026

Boys & Girls Club Park (opens in a new tab)

3024 Fairfield Ave · Fort Wayne

Boys & Girls Club Park is taking root on the former Lutheran Hospital grounds, an 11-acre legacy gift growing into a welcoming space for…

Boys & Girls Club Park is taking root on the former Lutheran Hospital grounds, an 11-acre legacy gift growing into a welcoming space for local kids and families. Stroll by this week and watch the progress... a neighborhood green reminding us why Fort Wayne keeps getting better.

From the Fort Wayne newsletter, October 22, 2026

Old Fort Park (opens in a new tab)

Clay St, E Main St · Fort Wayne

Old Fort Park is your easy reminder that Fort Wayne’s roots are more than a trivia answer. A faithful 1815 fort replica run by local…

Old Fort Park is your easy reminder that Fort Wayne’s roots are more than a trivia answer. A faithful 1815 fort replica run by local volunteers, it hosts reenactments and history programs that make the Old Northwest come alive, perfect for a low-effort, high-wow afternoon.

From the Fort Wayne newsletter, October 15, 2026