Project Description

The long-anticipated Liberty Mills Trail now connects residents in Southwest Fort Wayne with Coventry Plaza via Falls Drive. This project was a 0.75-mile expansion of a 10-foot-wide trail from Middle Grove Road to the intersection of Falls Drive and Coventry Lane. This trail accommodates bicyclists, walkers, runners, and users with mobility aids, ensuring a smooth and safe experience. Additional features of the trail include a boardwalk, ADA curb ramps, retaining walls, signage, a park bench, pavement markings, and erosion control measures.

Construction of the Liberty Mills Trail connection began in early 2023 and represents a $1.49 Million investment and was funded through the Coventry Lane Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District and a portion of the City's allocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars. With the completion of this section of the Liberty Mills Trail, it now connects to over 17.75 miles of existing trails in Aboite Township, expanding the City of Fort Wayne's total trail miles.

  • Burnham Woods
  • Lakes of Liberty Mills
  • Liberty Hills
  • Parkway Hills
  • Rolling Hills
  • Saratoga Park
  • Aboite Baptist Church
  • Kroger
  • Liberty Mills Church of the Nazarene
  • Zesto
  • Salsa Grille
  • Aboite Library

Construction Photos

Ribbon Cutting

Project Location


Trail Rules

  • No Motor Vehicles

    Trails are designed only for people-powered vehicles.

  • Leash your Pets

    Pets are welcome, but must be leashed. Remove and dispose of any waste.

  • Be Kind

    Be respectful of others. Always yield to slower trail users.

  • 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.