Kirkwood Home for Sale

Kirkwood is a Fort Wayne suburb just minutes from downtown that offers residents a mix of proximity to urban amenities and suburban quiet. Kirkwood features Colonial Revivals and ranch-style homes with spacious front yards and fenced-in backyards. The neighborhood is slightly more affordable than surrounding areas, attracting a younger crowd. The 15-acre Lions Park includes basketball, tennis and pickleball courts, and a playground featuring fairytale-themed structures. The historic Lakeside Park offers a rose garden with over 2,000 plants, picnic spots, ice skating in winter and fishing. Headwaters Park sits along the river and hosts festivals, concerts and an ice skating rink in its open-air pavilion during winter. In the mornings, locals stop in Kirkwood include Firefly Coffee House and Old Crowne Coffee Roasters, both serving specialty beverages. Willie’s Café is known for its homestyle breakfast staples. Music lovers can pick up a new record at Wooden Nickel. For shopping, residents head to Kroger or the Health Food Shoppe of Fort Wayne. Purdue University and Indiana University share a campus just north of Kirkwood, adding to the young vibe of the area. East Coliseum Boulevard and Highway 69 link the community with downtown Fort Wayne and Glenbrook Square shopping center. People can also take Citilink buses.