Fort wayne visitor information

Historic Fort Wayne is Closed for the Winter

Certain events do take place during the off season.
Please see the Event Calendar for details.

Historic Fort Wayne is operated by the Detroit Recreation Department.  The Fort is open to visitors Saturday and Sunday.  The Fort is open 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. through 4 p.m. on Sunday. Secured, on-site parking is available for $5.00.  There is no charge for self-guided tours.  Visitors are provided with a brochure upon entering the park which has the self-guided tour map.

For information on guided tour availability, please mail us at info@historicfortwaynecoalition.com.

The National Museum of the Tuskegee Airmen is housed at Historic Fort Wayne.  Their hours are often by appointment.  To schedule a tour of their museum while you visit Historic Fort Wayne, call 313-833-8849.

For your safety, the Detroit Recreation Department has the following information for visitors:

• At least one adult should accompany children on the Fort grounds.
• NO pets; Service animals are welcome.
• All visitors must wear shirts and shoes.
• DO NOT ENTER or approach any building unless accompanied by a museum guide.
• NO metal detectors, digging and taking of artifacts.
• Picnicking is allowed, but NO barbecues, fires, or alcoholic beverages.
• Please place trash and litter in proper receptacles.
• NO fishing or swimming is permitted.
• The shoreline is a hazardous area, please stay 15 ft. from the river’s edge.
• Do not climb on anything or enter any fenced off areas.

Visitors are asked to report any vandalism observed to Fort Staff.  Visitors will be held responsible for any damage they cause.