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Foster Park

Fort Wayne, Indiana

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Illustration of the river corridor and floodplain forest and lawn and plantings at Foster Park

City park · Northeast · 103 mi away

A classic riverside city park along the St. Marys with mature sycamores and a long greenway.

River corridorFloodplain forestLawn and plantings
DirectionsLog a find
Map

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41.0508, -85.1583

41.0508, -85.1583 · pinch or scroll to zoomDirections
Plan your visit
HoursDaylight hours, dawn to dusk · open now
FeeFree
Best seasonsApril to October, with spring migration in late April
ParkingMain lot at the entrance
EntrancesMain entrance
RestroomsYes
PetsLeashed pets welcome
AccessibilityAccessible parking, Paved or firm-surface route available
AmenitiesGreenway, Picnic areas, Restrooms
Official infoWebsite
Trails
Easy, pavedRivergreenway · 3 mi
EasyWoods Loop · 0.8 mi
Likely to see hereGuide
Northern Cardinal
Northern Cardinal
Great Blue Heron
Great Blue Heron
Monarch Butterfly
Monarch Butterfly
Challenges here

Backyard biodiversity bingo

A nine-square checklist for a yard, schoolyard or city park.

Observe three different pollinators

Bees, butterflies, moths and beetles all count. Suggestions may stay unconfirmed.

Offline pack

Map, trails and species list

9 MB · not downloaded

Safety and etiquette
Report a problem hereTrail damage, trash, broken signs, invasive species

Check seasonal hours and weather before you set out.

Ticks and poison ivy are common off-trail.

Stay on trail, keep your distance, and take only notes and photographs. If an animal changes its behaviour because of you, you are too close.

Source: Park district listing · Reviewed August 2026