How the Trail System Works

In Fort Wayne and Allen County, grassroots trail advocates are teaming up with local government to make the trails network a reality for area citizens. Local foundations, individuals and corporations have all collaborated to fund the 100+ mile plan for safe and interconnected trails. This local support has leveraged state and federal grants, as well as city and county support. The regional trails and greenways plan was

adopted by the city and county as part of the 2030 Transportation Plan. With the Rivergreenway as its backbone, the greenways plan aims to serve all major areas of Fort Wayne by linking them with downtown and with many area destinations.
 
Currently the Rivergreenway extends to the north (Johnny Appleseed Park), east (New Haven and Kreager Park) and south (Foster Park and Tillman). However, key gaps exist in linking the Rivergreenway to the west, which includes destinations like Jefferson Pointe, the Dome, Eagle Marsh, Fox Island, the Aboite Trails, Jorgensen YMCA, and many shopping areas, restaurants and places of employment. Working together, area advocates are carrying out the plan to link the west to the current 23-mile network via the Wabash & Erie Canal Towpath Corridor. This Towpath Trail will serve as a scenic, historic and educational connection for thousands of area residents and visitors. In total, once seven miles of critical gaps in the trails network are filled, area citizens will be directly tied into 40 miles of interconnected trails!
 
Once these trails are constructed, the City of Fort Wayne and Allen County will own and maintain the trails for liability and maintenance purposes. As a result, your donations today ensure that generations to come will benefit from safe and interconnected trails throughout the Fort Wayne area.