City of Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne being Indiana's second largest city has an estimated population of 252,000. Fort Wayne is also ranked as the 70th largest city in the in the United States. The city got its name after Gen. "Mad" Anthony Wayne. Fort Wayne's climate is typically humid and residents experience hot summers and cold winters. Fort Wayne is an excellent city for education. It is the home to Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne which is the 5 th largest public university in Indiana. The 2 nd largest public community college campus is also located in this city.


The eighteenth century American fort, built in 1794, is from where the Fort Wayne's community got their name from. It was a gathering place for Native American tribes many centuries ago. What attracted the early pioneers to the city was the flourishing fur trade.


With so much to see in Fort Wayne, it's hard to decide which attraction to visit first! If you're looking for fun with the family, you'll have a dream trip to Fort Wayne. If your child dreams of taming tigers, Fort Wayne Children's Zoo is ranked by Child Magazine as one of the top ten zoos in the U.S. The Old Fort Park established in 1863 is Fort Wayne's first park and spans up to 800 m². The Salomon Farm Park is however the newest park in the area and occupies around 170 acres. There are a total of 87 parks in Fort Wayne. For theatre lovers, the historic Embassy Theatre hosts acclaimed traveling shows each year.