The best parks & outdoor spots in Wabash

7 parks & outdoor spots we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Exotic Gardening Farms & Wildlife Habitat blends Indiana homestead know-how with actual goodies, from fresh-baked breads, eggs and produce…

403 E Bond Ave (Marion)

Exotic Gardening Farms & Wildlife Habitat blends Indiana homestead know-how with actual goodies, from fresh-baked breads, eggs and produce to handmade soaps and small-batch gifts, plus practical printables, eBooks and courses.

From the Marion newsletter, September 15, 2026

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Hainlen Orchard

Parks & Outdoors

Hainlen Orchard is one of Indiana's oldest family orchards, pressing premium cider and turning their apples into donuts, dumplings,…

5588 County Rd N 1250 E (Converse)

Hainlen Orchard is one of Indiana's oldest family orchards, pressing premium cider and turning their apples into donuts, dumplings, cookies, even lip balm. Peach pre-orders are on for August pickup, so snag a box now, then circle back in fall for pumpkins and cozy market treats.

From the Kokomo newsletter, August 5, 2026

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McCormick Park

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

3530 Harvester Ave (Fort Wayne) · ✓ 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 Fort Wayne newsletter, September 3, 2026

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Boys & Girls Club Park

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

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 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, August 21, 2026

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Franke Park

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Franke Park packs a big playground, picnic-perfect pavilions, legit fishing, and is home to the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo plus Foellinger…

3411 Sherman Blvd (Fort Wayne)

Franke Park packs a big playground, picnic-perfect pavilions, legit fishing, and is home to the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo plus Foellinger Theatre for under-the-stars shows. When you need low-key plans that feel big, this is the spot to wander, cast a line, or catch a concert.

From the Fort Wayne newsletter, August 27, 2026

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Whether you're ready to pick early-season beauties like Red Gravenstein, William's Pride, Zestar! and Pristine, or just want fresh-squeezed…

5054 US-31 (Peru)

Whether you're ready to pick early-season beauties like Red Gravenstein, William's Pride, Zestar! and Pristine, or just want fresh-squeezed sweet cider, baked goods, and hard ciders and wines made on the farm, McClure’s Apple Orchard is the move this week.

From the Kokomo newsletter, August 19, 2026

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Old Fort Park

Parks & Outdoors

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…

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 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, September 17, 2026

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