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Foster Park
3900 Old Mill Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46807
Metropark🪢 Leash required
255 acres · 4 miles of trails
⭐ 4.7
2,810 reviews
Foster Park in Fort Wayne stretches 255 acres along the St. Marys River, inviting leashed dogs on paths with shade and water stations. Parking, restrooms, and trash cans support longer visits. Watch for river currents.
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- Park
- Foster Park
- Type
- Metropark
- Location
- Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Coordinates
- 41.0556, -85.1481
- Size
- 255 acres
- Trail miles
- 4
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.7 / 5 (2,810 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.5 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
Dog Parks Hub Vibe Score™
7.5/ 10
Great vibes
- · ★ 4.7 from 2,810 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 255 acres of room
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Dog policy
Fort Wayne's largest park (255 acres) along St. Marys River. Leashed dogs welcome.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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