Promenade Park

Promenade Park is Fort Wayne’s crown jewel — a vibrant riverfront retreat that blends nature, play, and urban charm. It’s beautifully maintained and universally accessible, with smooth paths, ramps, a canopy trail, splash areas, playground, amphitheater, and even kayak rentals. The park’s design honors St. Mary’s River with waterside seating, canals, floating docks, and picnic lawns.

A lovely place to visit with family and friends. Beautiful scenery, playground with picnic tables. They have a bench swing, trail for walking, rollerblading, bikes etc. Kayaks for rent to explore the river. Riverside park with a decorative river, treetop walkway, splash pad, playground, and picnic areas.

Our whole family had a great time here. We came right before sunset. The scenery was great and it wasn’t crowded at all. Water area and playground for the kids. I believe there was a concession too. Large rocking benches and arena style seating by the water. We bought a $20 paddle set from Walmart prior to going because they have ping pong tables, fooseball, and cornhole. Great place to go!

My 5 year old daughter loves it! She loves to run & play in the man made River and jump on the rocks. We go across the bridge and they have the perfect play area with a rubber made stuff floor. She can't wait to be able to get on a kayak down the river. You can catch this trucks there sometimes, which always have great food. It's well worth the trip!

Beautiful park! There are porch style swings (pictured) areas for kiddos to run and jump, and I’m sure it is amazing as the weather gets better and outdoor activities begin!! This whole area is being revamped and looks like a nice area to explore!

Really, two playgrounds in one. There's a kid's playground with slides and spinners, and a very short walk away is a fun splash pad and gentle flowing water. Street parking at meters is almost always filled, but a newer parking lot has opened near the playground.

Beautiful place to take the kids to play, nature walk, kayak, riverboat tour, scooters/ bike trails. Loved that it had a play area but even more so that it included a musical play area. The view was beautiful and the company was even better. Great edition to the Ft. Wayne parks and recreation spots.