Fort Wayne

Chestnut Hills, Fort Wayne Neighborhood

Zip Code 46814 is known for its peaceful and tranquil environment with low noise levels throughout the neighborhood. The area highlights modern housing options, featuring many buildings constructed after the year 2000, along with some from the 1980s and 1990s. A significant portion of the housing consists of single detached homes, providing spacious living arrangements that often include four or more bedrooms. Parking accessibility is convenient, making transportation by car simple and efficient within the neighborhood. Residents can also take advantage of both public and private elementary schools, offering a range of educational opportunities within the community.

Zip Code 46814 offers a slower-paced ambience. Zip Code 46814 is very quiet, as the streets tend to be very peaceful.

Highlights of Chestnut Hills

Parks, schools, dining, and what makes this neighborhood special

⛳ Chestnut Hills Golf Club

Set on Illinois Road, Chestnut Hills Golf Club is the heart of the neighborhood, boasting a stunning 18-hole championship course, a driving range, junior programs, and banquet facilities, making it a hub for recreation and community gatherings.

🏫 Southwest Allen County Schools District

Served by the acclaimed Southwest Allen County Schools district, families in Chestnut Hills benefit from highly-rated institutions like Homestead High School and Woodside Middle School, both known for academic excellence and top-tier extracurricular programs.

🚴‍♂️ Aboite Trails Network

The Aboite Trails wind through the Chestnut Hills area, offering residents easy access to miles of scenic, paved pathways perfect for walking, running, or biking, and connecting the neighborhood to nearby parks and shopping.

🛍️ Chestnut Plaza Shopping Center

Conveniently located at Illinois Road and Hadley Road, Chestnut Plaza offers neighborhood essentials like Kroger, local eateries, salons, and retail—all within minutes from residents’ doorsteps, making errands and dining out a breeze.

🍔 Ziano’s Italian Eatery

A favorite family-owned restaurant on Illinois Road, Ziano’s Italian Eatery draws locals from Chestnut Hills for its casual ambiance, hearty Italian-American dishes, and friendly service—perfect for both weeknight dinners and special celebrations.

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This August in Chestnut Hills

Things to do, events, and what's happening this month

August 1, 2026

Pack 2 School Harvest Pop-Up at Pontiac Street Market

Pontiac Street Market (918 East Pontiac Street, Fort Wayne) • 11:00 AM–3:00 PM

Perfect for locals, this free event connects families to affordable local produce through nutrition incentive programs, offering fresh goodies and helpful info—ideal for Chestnut Hills residents looking to support local food and save money.

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August 11, 2026

Northeast Indiana Cardinal Classic Golf Outing

Chestnut Hills Golf Club • Check‑in at 11:00 AM, Shotgun Start at 12:00 PM

Right in Chestnut Hills, this golf outing blends community, alumni networking, and a steak dinner—great for locals who enjoy golf and want to support regional scholarship efforts.

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August 16, 2026

Open Streets Fort Wayne

Calhoun Street Corridor (Pontiac St to Promenade Park) • 12:00 PM–4:00 PM

Just a short drive away, this free, family‑friendly festival closes streets for biking, skating, fitness challenges, live music, games and even a Fort Wayne FC meet‑and‑greet—great for active Chestnut Hills families.

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August 8, 2026

Fiesta Fort Wayne

Headwaters Park

A vibrant celebration of Latino culture with live music, folkloric dance, food trucks and family fun—an enriching and festive outing within Fort Wayne for Chestnut Hills residents.

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August 29, 2026

Taste of the Arts Festival

Arts Campus Fort Wayne (Downtown Fort Wayne)

An arts and food lover’s dream with theater, music, dance, art market and local eats—excellent for Chestnut Hills locals seeking a cultural, gourmet, and community experience in town.

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Through August 26, 2026 (Wednesdays weekly)

Summer Storytime in the Park with Allen County Public Library

Promenade Park • 9:30 AM–10:30 AM

Weekly themed story sessions along the riverfront are perfect for families with kids in Chestnut Hills—encourages outdoor literacy in a scenic, central location.

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From the Neighborhood

Stories, updates, and things to know in Chestnut Hills

Know Your Neighborhood

Local characteristics and demographics for Chestnut Hills

Neighborhood Characteristics

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