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 June in Chestnut Hills

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

June 6, 2026

Middle Waves Music Festival

Headwaters Park, downtown Fort Wayne • Gates at 3:00 PM; music starts at 4:00 PM

A high‑energy indie and alternative music festival right downtown, offering local residents an exciting summer outing within easy reach of Chestnut Hills—perfect for teens, young adults, and families looking for live music action.

June 6, 2026

YLNI Farmers Market

Barr Street Market, 302 E Berry St, Fort Wayne • 9:00 AM–1:00 PM

A lively weekly farmers market featuring local vendors, live music, and children’s activities—ideal for Chestnut Hills families wanting fresh local produce and a fun Saturday morning downtown experience.

June 3–August 26, 2026 (weekly Wednesdays)

Summer Storytime in the Park

Promenade Park (riverfront), Fort Wayne • 9:30 AM–10:30 AM

A free weekly storytime by the Allen County Public Library held in a scenic riverfront park—great for Chestnut Hills families with young kids to enjoy themed interactive stories outdoors.

June 8–12, 2026

Philharmonic “Summer Sounds” String Camp

Philharmonic Center for the Arts, downtown Fort Wayne • 9:00 AM–3:00 PM

A week‑long daytime camp where elementary students (grades 2–5) can learn violin and play together—an enriching, nearby option in Fort Wayne for musically curious Chestnut Hills households.

June 11–14, 2026

Fort Wayne GermanFest

Headwaters Park East & West

A four‑day festival celebrating German culture with food, music, games, and a family‑friendly FamilienFest—an accessible summer highlight for local residents that brings lively entertainment close to home.

June 20, 2026

Macknificent Freedom Fest (Juneteenth Celebration)

Weisser Park & McMillen Park, Fort Wayne • 10:00 AM onward (ceremony at 10:00 AM)

A community Juneteenth event honoring African‑American history with a Rites of Passage ceremony, live entertainment, and vendors—meaningful cultural programming very accessible to Chestnut Hills residents.

From the Neighborhood

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Local characteristics and demographics for Chestnut Hills

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