Franke Park
Fort Wayne, IN
This 330 acre park is located near downtown Fort Wayne.
Specialty Species:
Migrant Passerines: This park is known only for attracting migrant passerines. Hike the trails throughout the park looking for them.
Where to Bird:
- Wooded Trails
Wooded Trails: Park in the BMX track parking lot. Hike the trails through the woods looking and listening for migrant passerines during spring and fall migration.
Hours:
None Listed
Fees:
None Listed
Accessiblity:
Trails are not handicap accessible.
Trails:
Yes
Non-birding Equipment Needed:
- None
Lenght of Visit:
1-3 Hours
Map:
Website:
Directions:
From the North: Take I-69 Sorth to Exit 109A in Fort Wayne. Merge onto SR-930 east and follow it as it turns left and becomes Coliseum Boulevard/SR-930. From this light go 1.4 miles east on Coliseum Boulevard/SR-930 to Sherman Boulevard and turn right (south). Go 1.1 miles to the Franke Park entrance on your right (east).
From the South: Take I-69 North through Fort Wayne to Exit 109A for SR-930. Merge onto SR-930 east and follow it as it turns left and becomes Coliseum Boulevard/SR-930. From this light go 1.4 miles east on Coliseum Boulevard/SR-930 to Sherman Boulevard and turn right (south). Go 1.1 miles to the Franke Park entrance on your right (east).
Address:
3411 Sherman Boulevard
Fort Wayne, IN 46808
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