McCulloch Park, Fort Wayne

Name: McCulloch Park
Address: Fort Wayne, United States

#15 among attractions in Fort Wayne

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McCulloch Park is an urban park in the downtown area of Fort Wayne, Indiana. The park is named after former United States Secretary of the Treasury, Hugh McCulloch, who gave the land to the city for a park in 1886. The park is the burial place of Samuel Bigger, the seventh governor of the state of Indiana. The park features a large framed gazebo which was used for band concerts in the 1920s & 1930's. The park has a playground, featuring a swing set, a children's merry go-round, and slide. Once a year during the Three Rivers Festival, the park hosts an antique sale. The park is available by reservation for community functions. This park is adjacent to General Electric, which has been a part of the Fort Wayne economy scene for well over 100 years. ()

Created: 1986Elevation: 768 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 41°4'11"N, 85°8'59"W

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McCulloch Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Parkview Field, Fort Wayne Museum of Art, Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, Allen County Public Library.

0.5 miNE
Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums, Sport
Parkview Field, Fort Wayne
13 min walk • Parkview Field is a minor league baseball stadium located in the central business district of Fort Wayne, Indiana, U.S.
1.1 miNE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Fort Wayne Museum of Art, Fort Wayne
28 min walk • The Fort Wayne Museum of Art is an American art museum located in downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana, Allen County, United States. The Fort Wayne Museum of Art contains permanent collections and national traveling exhibitions and is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.
0.7 miNE
Botanical garden, Park, Garden
Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, Fort Wayne
18 min walk • The Foellinger–Freimann Botanical Conservatory is an enclosed conservatory in downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States.
0.6 miNE
Bookshop, Library
Allen County Public Library, Fort Wayne
16 min walk • The Allen County Public Library is a public library system located in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, United States. Founded in 1895 as the Fort Wayne Public Library, the library served residents with 3,606 books out of a single room in City Hall.
0.7 miNE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Fort Wayne
19 min walk • The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is the primary cathedral of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, headed by Most Rev. Kevin Carl Rhoades. The parish was established in 1836, making it the oldest in Fort Wayne. The church was erected in 1860.
0.7 miNE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
Embassy Theatre, Fort Wayne
18 min walk • The Embassy Theatre is a 2,471-seat performing arts theater in Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA. It was built in 1928 as a movie palace and today it is the home of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra.
0.6 miNE
Convention center, Entertainment
Grand Wayne Convention Center, Fort Wayne
17 min walk • The Grand Wayne Center is a convention center located in downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana, Allen County, United States. As a result of a $42 million renovation and expansion from 2003–2005, the Grand Wayne now encompasses 225,000 square feet.
0.9 miNE
Tower
Allen County Courthouse, Fort Wayne
23 min walk • The Allen County Courthouse is located on Calhoun Street in the heart of Fort Wayne, Indiana, the county seat of Allen County. Built between 1897 and 1902, it is a nationally significant example of Beaux-Arts architecture.
0.9 miNE
Skyscraper
Lincoln Bank Tower, Fort Wayne
23 min walk • The Lincoln Bank Tower in Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States, is an Art Deco highrise building. Construction started in late 1929 with the building's opening on November 16, 1930. For decades, it was the tallest building in the state.
1.4 miNE
Hiking, Hiking trail
Fort Wayne Rivergreenway, Fort Wayne
36 min walk • The Rivergreenway is the backbone of burgeoning Fort Wayne Trails network in Fort Wayne, Indiana and the surrounding area. The Rivergreenway consists of nearly 25-miles of connected trails through a linear park following alongside or near the City's three rivers: St. Joseph River, St. Marys River, and Maumee River.
0.7 miNW
Park
Swinney Park, Fort Wayne
20 min walk • Thomas W. Swinney House, also known as The Swinney Homestead, is a historic home located at Fort Wayne, Indiana. It was built in 1844-1845 as a 1+1⁄2-story brick and limestone structure.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to McCulloch Park?

Nearby attractions include John Claus Peters House, Fort Wayne (13 min walk), Parkview Field, Fort Wayne (13 min walk), Castle Gallery Fine Art, Fort Wayne (14 min walk), Trinity Episcopal Church, Fort Wayne (15 min walk).

How to get to McCulloch Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to McCulloch Park:

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Citilink (16 min walk)