Parks Near Fort Wayne, Indiana
Northeast Indiana's hub with access to lakes, wetlands, and the unique Indiana Dunes region.
Popular Parks Near Fort Wayne
Indiana Dunes National Park
120 miles from Fort Wayne
4.5
National Park
Highlights:
- Beach dunes
- Biodiversity
- Chicago skyline views
Pokagon State Park
45 miles from Fort Wayne
4.5
State Park
Highlights:
- Toboggan run
- Lake James
- Hell's Point trail
Chain O'Lakes State Park
25 miles from Fort Wayne
4.3
State Park
Highlights:
- Connected lakes
- Canoeing
- Fishing
Popular Activities
- Beach activities
- Canoeing
- Tobogganing
- Fishing
- Hiking
Best Times to Visit
- Summer for beaches
- Winter for tobogganing
- Fall for colors
Driving Tips
- Indiana Dunes is 2+ hours to Chicago area
- Pokagon toboggan runs winter only
- Chain O'Lakes great for paddling
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