Fort Wayne's newest park space is located at the intersection of McKinnie Avenue and South Anthony Boulevard in the Rudisill Plaza and Anthony Wayne Neighborhoods.

With the input of several hundred residents in the Southeast Strategy Planning Process, this unique space has designed and built the excess right-of-way space from McKinnie Avenue into a programmable plaza featuring a bandshell and space for outdoor activities. The plaza also features oversized swings, access to food trucks, a pop-up vendor space, an outdoor dining area, and shade sails to help protect visitors from the weather.

Make plans to visit the park on May 15th for the Summer Kick-off! The event will be from 5-7 pm. We will have music, snow cones and inflatable fun! This is a free event and will highlight summer programming. The event is open for all ages. Watch for more McKinnie Commons fun in the Summer edition of the Fun Times!

The annual McKinnie Commons Unity Lighting provides a sense of unity and togetherness in partnership with the Greater Fort Wayne National Pan-Hellenic Council. The event included hot chocolate, and a limited Holiday Giveaway while supplies lasted.

McKinnie Commons Connections provides free summer programming for the community and encourages people to come together for entertainment, food, and learning opportunities. We are now planning for next summer. Please help us by filling out the brief survey on this page so we can create new experiences in 2026.