No Motor Vehicles
Trails are designed only for people-powered vehicles.
Project Description
The long-anticipated Covington Road Trail will connect residents in Southwest Fort Wayne with Covington Plaza and Time Corners. It also includes a new sidewalk along Getz Road that extends to Illinois Road. The project consists of extending the existing 4.1-mile trail by 0.9 miles and includes a pedestrian bridge over Durnell Drain, which was finished on November 22, 2024. Additionally, the Venderly-Stephens trail hub rest area and trailhead parking at 7014 Covington Road will be constructed and open to the public in 2025.
This trail accommodates bicyclists, walkers, runners, and users with mobility aids, ensuring a smooth and safe experience. Additional features of the trail will include ADA curb ramps, retaining walls, signage, pavement markings, and erosion control measures.
The trail is anticipated to be open in early 2025.
Project Construction
Bridge Construction
Venderly-Stephens Trail Hub
Fort Wayne Trails, landmark donor Jan Venderly, family, friends, long-time trail supporters and members of the community gather to celebrate the ground breaking of the Venderly-Stephens Trail Hub, which is one of the new features that will be a part of the Covington Road Trail. The site will provide trail users with a central location to gather and rest.
Project Location
Trail Rules
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Leash your Pets
Pets are welcome, but must be leashed. Remove and dispose of any waste.
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Be Kind
Be respectful of others. Always yield to slower trail users.
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Safety First
Obey all traffic signs and signals.
Mid-Block Crossings
As of February 2024, the Fort Wayne Area Trails Network consists of 142 miles of trails, with 101 miles inside City limits. Most of the trails in City limits are planned, designed, constructed, and maintained by the City of Fort Wayne under the leadership of Mayor Sharon Tucker.
