McIntosh Energy has completed a land parcel donation valued at $80,000 to support the development of Northeast Indiana’s growing multi-use trail network.
The City of Fort Wayne will utilize the donated land as a trailhead and trail extension for an 82-mile connector trail linking Pokagon State Park in Angola to Ouabache State Park in Bluffton, locally known as the Poka-Bache Connector Trail.
Fort Wayne City Council approved the donation by unanimous vote earlier this week, helping close a critical gap in the region’s growing trail network. Current plans for the more than two-acre parcel include a trail hub and parking area for trail users, located adjacent to McIntosh Energy’s MacFood Mart Brookwood location.
“President and owner Ray McIntosh has long supported trail development in Fort Wayne,” said Jessica Bardon, Marketing and Public Relations Manager for McIntosh Energy. “This donation was his idea, and reflects a long-term commitment to trail connectivity that directly benefits neighborhoods surrounding our Brookwood store.”
This donation reflects McIntosh Energy’s long-standing relationship with Fort Wayne Trails and its belief that businesses play an important role in shaping the communities they serve. The donated parcel sits along a key corridor in Northeast Indiana’s regional trail network, making it a strategic location for improving connectivity, accessibility, and safe travel options for residents. By supporting trail infrastructure adjacent to an existing MacFood Mart location, McIntosh Energy aims to contribute to thoughtful, long-term community planning that benefits both neighborhoods and local businesses.
Founded in 1953, McIntosh Energy is a locally owned fuel provider and Sunoco Distributor based in Fort Wayne, Ind. With four MacFood Mart c-store locations, MacFood Mart is a trusted pit stop for locals. McIntosh Energy also provides fuel and Pacific Pride fleet card services to businesses throughout the Allen County area.