Project Description
Located at the intersection of McKinnie Avenue and South Anthony Boulevard in the Rudisill Plaza and Anthony Wayne Neighborhoods is Fort Wayne's newest park space.
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 for food trucks, a pop-up vendor space, an outdoor dining area and shade sails to help protect visitors from the weather.
McKinnie Commons Connections
Thanks for joining the Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department for the summer McKinnie Commons Connections events. The free events welcomed the community to come together for entertainment, food and learning opportunities. We are now planning for next summer! We will be posting a feedback survey very soon so we can create new experiences in 2025!
Pre-Construction Photos
Construction Photos
Grand Opening
Unity Lighting
McKinnie Commons Engagement
What would you like to see added to McKinnie Commons in Phase II
We're interested to know what you think on how we should design Phase II of McKinnie Commons (max 140 characters).
17 June, 2024
missmann9911 says:
The building next to it should be a cafe with a modern kids play area and space for people to work and visit.
11 April, 2024
missmann9911 says:
I would love to see a fenced-in SHADED area for kids to play. Maybe a nature garden?
9 April, 2024
Apple Orchard Knewz says:
A indoor community center would be awesome. Even a creator space would be nice with high speed internet and a lounge type setting.
21 February, 2024
missmann9911 says:
I would M love to see a play cafe added there. (EverPlay cafe in Grand Rapids, MI). Maybe even hourly child-watch for SS residents only.