A Letter from the President
Welcome to Lafayette Place. Established in 1915, Lafayette Place was the first professionally designed and developed addition to Fort Wayne. Each home features distinct architecture, design and craftsmanship. A serene setting offering urban diversity, Lafayette Place includes over 426 homes and a park featuring lighted tennis courts, a small pavilion and new, state-of-the-art playgrounds, including a “tot lot” for 2-5 year olds.
Mature and stately trees are seen throughout the neighborhood and are showcased in the park-like strip of land that is 216 feet wide by 1,700 feet long called the Esplanade. Nationally known landscape architect Arthur Shurtleff designed the Esplanade in 1915. The Esplanade runs through the center of Lafayette Addition. An elegant gazebo was added in 1994 and surrounded with landscaped gardens.
The location of Lafayette Place provides a tranquil setting, yet offers the convenience of walking distance to shopping, public transportation, and both public and private schools. I-469 and I-69 are less than 10 minutes away.
In Lafayette Place you’ll find neighbors who know each other by name and lend a helping hand when needed. Children ride their bikes, walk our streets and play freely and safely in the neighborhood park and Esplanade.
New residents to our neighborhood have called Lafayette Place “a hidden treasure.” Feel free to discover this hidden treasure for yourself!