Why Live in Centerhurst
Centerhurst, a well-established neighborhood located 7 miles northeast of Fort Wayne, features large lots, mature trees, and modest but well-maintained homes. The neighborhood consists of 1960s and 70s ranch houses, ramblers, split-levels, and colonials. Schoaff Park, 1 mile to the west, offers boating on the St. Joseph River, a golf course, hiking trails, and a playground with rock walls and a splash pad. Mengerson Nature Reserve, 2 miles south, provides a mile-long trail through sugar maple, beech, oak, and hickory trees. The St. Joe Little League field is just a few blocks away, and Riverbend Golf Course is 2 miles west. The Jackson R. Lehman Family YMCA, located on the neighborhood's southern edge, offers classes, sports, and community events. For shopping and dining, Kroger Marketplace, Salsa Grille Northeast, and BonBon's Coffee are conveniently located across St. Joe Center Road. Target is 2 miles southeast, and Northcrest Shopping Center, 4 miles southwest, features stores like TJ Maxx, Kohl's, Best Buy, and Old Navy. Centerhurst is within 5 miles of I-69 and Indiana State Road 930, providing easy access to Downtown Fort Wayne and major freeways. Fort Wayne International Airport is 15 miles south, and the Waterloo Amtrak station is just over 20 miles north. Events and activities are always happening in the greater Fort Wayne area, with highlights including classical concerts at the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Center and hockey games at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, less than 5 miles away.