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Headwaters Park, Fort Wayne
333 S Clinton St, Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Metropark🪢 Leash required
40 acres
⭐ 4.6
1,820 reviews
Headwaters Park in downtown Fort Wayne lines the riverfront with paved paths for leashed dogs under shaded trees. It features water, benches, parking, restrooms, and trash cans. Ideal for urban strolls.
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- Park
- Headwaters Park, Fort Wayne
- Type
- Metropark
- Location
- Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Coordinates
- 41.0825, -85.1372
- Size
- 40 acres
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.6 / 5 (1,820 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 6.9 / 10 — Solid
- 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:Yes
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
Dog Parks Hub Vibe Score™
6.9/ 10
Solid
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
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Dog policy
Downtown Fort Wayne riverfront park. Leashed dogs welcome on paved paths.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Benches
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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