Trail Itineraries

Downtown/City-View Ride - 4.5 miles round trip 
Start near downtown Fort Wayne Park at E. Swinney Park and take the St. Marys Pathway northeast to access downtown.  Restrooms and a drinking fountain are available at Lawton Park.  After passing under Harrison Street, you will climb a small hill.  Near the top of the hill is a bench facing the river and downtown Fort Wayne. This is a great view of the cityscape of downtown Fort Wayne. While downtown, you will want to stop at Riverfront Fort Wayne's Promenade Park -- featuring water play, a treetop canopy trail, accessible playground, and much more. This could also be paired with a visit to Science Central, The Museum of Art, The Old Fort and lunch at Coney Island. All are located downtown just minutes from this trail. View Trail Map

Family Rides to Splash Pads

Shoaff Park - 2 Mile Loop 
Start just northeast of downtown at Shoaff Park and ride the almost 2 mile loop around the perimeter of the park. Cool off at the splash pad on the northeast side (back side) of the park. There is a hill on the north side of the park that might prove challenging for some but it is short and sweet. Enjoy all that Shoaff Park has to offer: splash pad, golf, Frisbee/disc golf, pavilion, playground, basketball, tennis and boating, open areas for football, soccer or simply flying a kite. Restrooms and water fountains are located near the splash pad. Extend this route with a trek to or from Johnny Appleseed Park, which adds 3 miles. View Trail Map

Coliseum Blvd Trail Spur to Taylor's Dream Playground at Kreager Park - 7 miles round trip
Start at Daryl B Cobin Memorial Park near 724 N. Coliseum Blvd and follow the trail spur to the Maumee Pathway.  Head east on the trail to the North River Road Trailhead.  Continue to follow the trail east past the N. River Rd parking lot to the trail spur to Kreager Park which is home to Taylor's Dream Boundless Playground.  Follow the trail northeast to the playground.  Taylor's Dream Boundless Playground has restrooms, a drinking fountain, and picnic areas.  Kreager Park also has walking trails, softball diamonds and soccer fields.  The ride from Coliseum Blvd. is relatively flat with a few gradual inclines.  This section of trail is prone to flooding so make sure that it is open before planning your trip. Extend your ride to New Haven's Moser Park -- another great park to discover!  View Trail Map

Family Rides Parks

Towpath Trail to Rockhill Park - 6 to 8.5 miles round trip 
Start at the Engle Rd Trailhead (1 block south of the intersection of Engle and Jefferson).  Follow the trail northeast to Rockhill Park. This is a very flat bicycle ride with only a few but very slight elevation gains. If 8.5 miles seems too daunting, consider starting your ride at the trailhead on Glendale Rd at Smith Rd (located southwest of Canterbury School) to reduce your round trip to 6 miles. There are restrooms and drinking fountains available at Rockhill Park. Rockhill Park is also equipped with a basketball court, baseball field, small playground and picnic tables.  View Trail Map 

Foster Park to Tillman Park - 6 or 8 miles round trip 
Start at the north side of Foster Park.  Follow the St. Marys Pathway south to Tillman Park.  This is a relatively flat route with only a few slight elevation gains.  If 8 miles seems too challenging, you can always park near the baseball diamonds on the south side of Foster Park in order to reduce your round trip mileage to 6 miles. There are restrooms and drinking fountains in both Foster Park and Tillman Park.  Foster Park is also equipped with a large playground, tennis courts, an award winning flower garden, baseball diamonds, golf course and pavilion.  Tillman Park is equipped with a small playground, tennis courts, softball diamonds and green space. On your return, why not cool off with a visit to the 07 Pub or Crescendo Cafe? Both are located just north of Foster Park.  View Trail Map 

Deer Ridge Elementary 6 or 10 or 12 mile round trip 
Park at Deer Ridge Elementary (just south of the Illinois Rd./Scott Rd. intersection) and explore the trails in Southwest Fort Wayne.  For those who are just gaining their cycling legs, start with the 6 mile loop by following Scott Rd north to Illinois Rd east to Dell Cove Dr south to Ridge Noll Dr. east to S. Hadley Rd south to Inverness Lakes Dr west to Ladue Ln south to Covington Rd west to Scott Rd and south back to the Deer Ridge parking lot.  There are restrooms and a drinking fountain at the fire station on the corner of Covington/Scott which is about 5 miles into the 6 mile ride. A third option allows for a trip further into the country to West Hamilton Road. View Trail Map 

From the Fieldhouse to the Zoo 3 mile round trip 
Guests of the SportONE Parkview Fieldhouse and SportONE Parkview Icehouse will enjoy a quick trip to Franke Park – home of the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo, Franke Park attractions and trails, and more. This 1.5 mile route offers a quick excursion, or fun way to travel between the two attractions.  View Trail Map

Salomon Farm Excursion 8 mile round trip 
Salomon Farm offers families an opportunity to explore a working farm in an urban setting. After exploring the Salomon Farm trail loop, take the Pufferbelly trail south to find a sweet treat waiting at Cookie Cottage! They offer enough refreshment to make the 4 mile return trip home!  View Trail Map