Our Community
Our Home — Fort Wayne, Indiana
Explore our home of Fort Wayne, and you’ll find a rapidly growing community that combines big-city appeal and small-town feel. There’s a special energy here that has propelled major community developments like Promenade Park, a world-class riverfront park destination, and Parkview Field, one of the best minor-league baseball stadiums in America — both part of a vibrant downtown core.
As Indiana’s second-largest city, Fort Wayne is a fantastic place for our employees and their families to thrive. It’s thrilling to watch our city move forward the way it has because, with each new change and development, Fort Wayne becomes more than just a nice place to live — it’s a place we’re proud to call home.
Who Thrives Here
Musicians and Artists
In our city, live music rings out from historic performance halls like the Embassy Theatre, from open-air riverfront pavilions, and from front porches and living-room windows. We have a thriving community theater, gorgeous museums, and a robust public art program. And since Sweetwater’s thousands of employees live and work in Fort Wayne, there’s a massive community of musicians, music lovers, and artists here.
Nature Lovers
Hike and bike more than 100 miles of trails, explore 80+ public parks and gardens, kayak on one of three rivers flowing through downtown, or wander through Fort Wayne’s unique historic neighborhoods — all while you enjoy the changing seasons.
Sports Fans
Catch a TinCaps baseball game in the country’s best minor-league ballpark, cheer on the Komets hockey or Mad Ants basketball teams at the Memorial Coliseum, or attend home and away games for your favorite college sports teams.
Foodies
From creole food trucks to farm-to-table restaurants, we take our food seriously! Fort Wayne is home to numerous food festivals; award-winning wineries, breweries, and distilleries; and year-round farmers' markets
Families
Consistently ranked as one of the best places to raise a family, Fort Wayne boasts a world-class, award-winning children's zoo; top-rated libraries; over 80 exceptional parks; bike trails; and a hands-on, educational science museum. Our schools are among the best in the state and offer magnet programs, college-prep curricula, and experiential learning opportunities for students.
You
Above and beyond the unbelievably low cost of living (not to mention a little relocation help from Sweetwater), there are countless reasons to consider the move to Fort Wayne. Get involved in clubs and organizations, volunteer, find a place to worship, and travel to cool spots in the region — Chicago, Indy, Detroit, and Cincinnati are all within easy driving distance — or book your next flight from our international airport. If you have any questions, ask us. We’re ready to show you why you’ll love Fort Wayne, too!
Committed to Our Community
We hope you’ll join us in making Fort Wayne a truly great place to live. Learn more about some of the local organizations that we are privileged to support.
At Sweetwater, our commitment to giving back is an integral part of our company culture. You'll find board members, volunteers, and community leaders throughout every level of every department in our organization. We proudly support over 500 local nonprofits and social service agencies, and our team members actively participate in various charitable initiatives. Our dedication to philanthropy has provided Sweetwater employees with a platform to serve our community, fostering opportunities for us to become leaders and advocates for positive change.
What Others Are Saying
Fort Wayne residents have an easy time bragging about how much we love living here — we experience the high quality of life firsthand! But we’re not the only ones who appreciate it. Fort Wayne is consistently ranked as one of America’s best cities to live in. Take a look at how we rank.
Top 25 Places to Live in the U.S. for Families 2022 – 2023 — U.S. News & World Report
Lowest Cost of Living in the United States — Niche.com
Top 50 Places to Live in the U.S. 2022 – U.S. News & World Report — U.S. News & World Report
Top Place to Move to in the US (Before It Gets Too Crowded) — Reader’s Digest
Best Minor League Ballparks — Stadium Journey
Top 10 Best Run Cities in America — Wallethub.com
Top 5 Most Affordable Places to Live in the U.S. 2022 – 2023 — U.S. News & World Report
Top 5 Minor League Sports Markets — Sports Business Journal 2023
Best Cities for Gen Zers on a Budget — GoBankingRates.com