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Shoaff Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,255 Google reviews · Running trail in Fort Wayne, Indiana · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Shoaff Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Vast green space featuring a golf course with cart rentals, disc golf courses and playgrounds.
What runners say about Shoaff Park
“The park is very clean and well maintained and also features a splash pad.”
“Interesting and beautiful in the middle of the city.”
“The tree-lined areas, walking trails, open fields, river views, picnic spaces, and recreational options make it one of the most complete parks in the city.”
“Benches are throughout the park for a peaceful zen experience with nature or taking breaks from the adventuring.”
I love this park! It makes me keep coming back. A good place to picnic, take a long walk, and a nice playground for kids.
Shoaff park offers a large green space in the heart of the city. There is a loop walking trail that takes you though the woods, along the river, baseball diamonds, and a golf course. The park is very clean and well maintained and also features a splash pad. This is a great place to take kids or your dog for a walk.
Great park! We love the hiking trails... They follow the river and through the woods. Interesting and beautiful in the middle of the city... We played the disc golf course today and we were really impressed! Had a great time with challenging holes and also "pro holes" through the woods (if you're that good⭐)!
Lovely trails & beautiful scenery! Busy place with lots of dogs, (all on leashes). My doggo loves it there! So many squirrels to bark at & birds to chase. 🐾🥰🐾
Trail conditions & character
“The tree-lined areas, walking trails, open fields, river views, picnic spaces, and recreational options make it one of the most complete parks in the city.”
“Benches are throughout the park for a peaceful zen experience with nature or taking breaks from the adventuring.”
“The tree-lined areas, walking trails, open fields, river views, picnic spaces, and recreational options make it one of the most complete parks in the city.”
“We got out at the concrete steps just after the warning bouys.”
“This is a great place to take kids or your dog for a walk.”
“Well maintained trail , not muddy .”
“There is a loop walking trail that takes you though the woods, along the river, baseball diamonds, and a golf course.”
“😄 They have a splash pad, drinking fountain, covered picnic area, and bathrooms (I believe they're the flushable kind).”
“😄 They have a splash pad, drinking fountain, covered picnic area, and bathrooms (I believe they're the flushable kind).”
Plan your run at Shoaff Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitefortwayneparks.org
- Phone+1 260-427-6000
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–11 pm |
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