Foster Park (Fort Wayne, Indiana)

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In 1912 Samuel and Colonel David N. Foster and their families donated Foster Park to Fort Wayne. The land extended along the St. Mary's River for some two miles, including wooded areas. The original wooded section contained 67 acres. Shortly after the addition of that land, the Fosters again made a donation. This time, another 40 acres. In the early 1920's the Park Board purchased 111 additional acres of land making the park an area of 218 acres, and bringing the park to four miles of river bank.

In the large area the Municipal Golf Course and pavilions were and are located. In subsequent years additional land was added making for a total of 255 acres and Foster Park now also includes a playground, tennis courts, trails, floral areas, a replica of President Abraham Lincoln's birth cabin, and a cable footbridge among other features. The park celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2012.