Allen County and the Three Rivers Horse Trails organization partnered together and received an Indiana Trails Program (ITP) grant award of $250,000 in September of 2021 to construct a trailhead with equestrian trails on the southeast side of Ft Wayne on property owned by the Allen County Commissioners. NIRCC also provided assistance with the planning and grant throughout the process.
The grant was awarded by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in the amount of $250,000, with $62,500 in matching funds from Allen County. Allen County exceeded their match and provided additional funding to make this park even better than originally planned. The total project included construction of a 3-acre trailhead with parking for trucks and horse trailers along with convenience facilities. The site also features handicapped accessible parking areas, mounting structures, and trails appropriate for therapeutic riding. Engineering Resources, Inc. (ERI) provided the design and estimate for the horse trails and Krafft Water Solutions construction the trails, park facilities, and all other amenities. The entire site, which includes farm fields, wooded areas, and water features, covers over 200 acres.
