Parkview Field is a downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana baseball field and complex that serves as the home…read moreof the Fort Wayne TinCaps, a high-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres. Formerly known as the Fort Wayne Wizards, the team was bought by Hardball Capital in 2006 and efforts began to create a complex to support the team and enhance the business area in downtown Fort Wayne. The field opened in 2009 as a partnership with Parkview Health. The now 15-year-old stadium is beautiful and much better than what you might expect. That said, if you haven't been to Fort Wayne recently, the city has really grown and it's downtown area is quite nice. Parkview Field hosts a variety of community events including a holiday light show - my reason for my most recent visit. Rental options for events include: Suite Level Lounge: Capacity 220 Lincoln Financial Event Center: Capacity 220 400 Club: Capacity 150 Meeting Room: Capacity 25 Concourse: Capacity varies The venue actually hosts around 600 non-baseball related events annually and can be used for weddings and a variety of other events. There's something about the layout that really lends itself to a beautiful light display. I love the weaving together of lights, the ballfield, and a view of downtown Fort Wayne. Parking is pretty easy to find around the field at affordable prices. There are also hotels that are super close including a Courtyard by Marriott and a Hampton Inn. I'm not quite fully informed on actual accessibility, however, I will note I had no difficulty getting where I wanted to go. Obviously, in terms of games there are some limitations and some designated areas. Since the last time I wheeled through Fort Wayne, the downtown area has vastly improved and I was quite impressed. That said, if there are concerns I'd contact the stadium for more information.

Really enjoyed this ballpark. Awesome hometown feel and great prices made this an affordable family…read moredestination. It's clean, open, next door to two hotels and has a bunch of stuff to do for everyone. Team shop is awesome- spent too much up in there though! 20 different types of hats and jerseys and apparel. Bought a sweet hoodie and hat for about $100. Not a bad view in the entire park; obviously they have some suites and some cabanas along the outfield that are nice and private/ shaded. I imagine when it gets hot out, you just cook like their delicious hot dogs in that sun! (The hot dogs were really good!) They also offer a kids zone that you have to pay for and it's nothing too great. Bunch of blow up things to jump on and slide down. Beer garden is no garden. It's just a building in the outfield dead center that serves beer and backs up to the hotels. Will say, dang good beer selection. Yuengling and some Michigan brews too! It's a very comfy little stadium downtown. So much going on it can be hard to follow the game though. And, their food lines are atrocious! Takes FOREVER to get anything of substance food- wise. Two innings or more for a hotdog. Overall it was enjoyable and I'd make it a point to take in a game if headed that way in the country.

Huge open fields with baseball diamonds and soccer fields. Beautiful, green, well lit at night and…read moreclean! I have never seen a worker but things keep getting taken care of so someone is a ninja. We have only played on the soccer fields but they are marked well too. Side note: I will throw in that the only place we have gone and had the Irish soccer ref too. He is amazing, funny and interesting to watch. All teams that play there know him. He is one of our added bonuses. Tip - it is always colder than the temperature says so bring a jacket, blanket or both.

First of all, this is KREAGER Park, according to the sign. And boy is it beautiful! What a perfect…read moreplace for recreation in Fort Wayne. Wide open spaces! Leashed pets allowed and welcome! A large paved walking path, soccer fields, tennis court... not one, but TWO cool (and safe) playgrounds for children 2-12, which have modified equipment for disabled children and gathering spaces for all ages to encourage inclusivity. The bathroom facilities are unfortunately closed (I think this may be for the season,) but there was a portable toilet in the parking lot for use. There is also a splash pad that must be hopping in the summertime! Looking forward to seeing it in action. I don't live close by but the trek is worth it as the possibilities are endless for young children and the young at heart at Kreager Park.

My favorite park in the whole area, simply because the playground they have for the kids is HUGE,…read moreand they have padded area surrounding it. It's also right by the river, which is a nice view while taking a walk.

Merrifield Park is a unique park in the area. Not only does it offer a public swimming facility…read more(for a fee), it also has public ice skating (you have to enter through the park's admin building to gain access.) The rest (north side) of the park has several shelters, a large elevated playground with towers and slides, and a public access ramp to the river. The grounds were in great condition other than it could use a bit of watering on some of the lawn areas. Lots of parking and open space for running around or organized games that need space. I also noticed a lot of trees that had been carved into wooden sculptures left in place around the shelters. All have been coated with a rust colored treatment to preserve the images. Most feature some type of animal though one has a female image with the word Princess carved at the base. It's a nice park if you have a specific interest in swimming or skating, or just strolling along the river. Review #3101

My family and I had tickets to a play called "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum" at…read morenearby Fort Wayne Civic Theatre. Since we came early, we decided to hang out at the beautiful Freimann Square park. It has an absolutely beautiful fountain. It was very relaxing to watch and sit by the fountain on a gorgeous sunny day. The park also has a large statue of General "Mad" Anthony Wayne, who ordered the creation of the original fort on the site that eventually became the City of Fort Wayne. Again, its a beautiful park and if your in the area or are visiting the nearby Arts United Center, you may want to relax at Freimann Square.

We went for a walk around the lake at Frankie Park couldn't believe all the trash around and in the…read morewaters, camp fires that have been put on the ground and even in the woods.socks and even underwear on the ground. What a dumpy looking place not what I remember as a kid.who is in charge of the up keep?even trash dumped out of cars in parking lots

Was looking for somewhere to eat takeout. This park has lots of different picnic areas including…read moretables throughout along with a shelter house that has multiple tables. There are 4 baseball diamonds, basketball courts, playground, walking paths and lots of open area. It's dog friendly and has dog waste stations around the walking paths

I would have liked to see this park back in 2012. Back then, the park had an extensive makeover…read morecourtesy of a program by Sprite (the soda). The basketball court was refinished and added sturdy end brackets for holding the backboards, cool images on the backboards, seating, and a wall mural with a basketball theme too! The restrooms were upgraded and the park was generally in great shape. But now, one of the backboards is missing and the other has the finish on the backboard damaged. What happened? Can't someone at least get a plain backboard and basket to make the court playable? Such a shame. The rest of the park seems to be in okay shape. There are lots of amenities on site: baseball field, skate park, tennis court, and on the south end, a small playground. Lots of open space and some trees for shade (other smaller ones have been planted for future shade too.) There didn't seem to be any designated parking lot for the park. There was some parking along the baseball field on the north end and some street parking. And the "shelter/restroom" is rather small, so it doesn't lend itself to be the place someone would rent. Still, if the parks department or the neighbors spent a little bit of money, the park could become a lot more functional. Review #2482

This park may be headed towards being a 5! There appears to be obvious signs of improvement as the…read moreplayground area has new equipment located near the community center (an older playground is still standing to the north end of the park near the baseball field.) A number of wooden shade structures have been erected around the playground looking as if they are new. They don't actually offer much shade, but look like they could add tarps or something to offer a little bit more. Maybe some vine plantings will be added. There was an area that looked as if heavy equipment were clearing the space for further construction. I didn't see any indication what would be going in, but it shows that the park is getting attention. It was well maintained and seemed to be clean. I didn't see any restrooms other than what may be inside the center. I parked along the street, but there was a lot at the center as well. Review #927

Nice large park...a little bit under the radar in South Bend/ Roseland…read more There are quite a few things to do. soccer fields, many baseball/softball fields,disc golf, Hiking trails and the St. Joseph river borders the west side. Bathrooms are limited to temporary kind. First time here and jave been to most parks in St Joe county.

I frequented Fort Wayne Sport Club while I was playing in a Fort Wayne Sport and Social soccer…read moreleague. The atmosphere seemed a little grungy and the staff were not always friendly. It is volunteer run, but I don't feel like that gives an excuse! They had a good selections of beer which were decently priced. Many times they ran out of things on the menu, which was frustrating for the post game food rush.