Exploring the Space
Once you have your food, grab an open table and dig in. Find a table in the lower level of the West Hall, or head upstairs to the mezzanine level overlooking the West Hall. (Access the mezzanine via the staircases at the North and South ends of the West Hall, OR using the elevator near Conjure Coffee.)
In between the East and West Halls, the 5,000 sq. ft. Arcade offers additional space for dining tables. Grab a seat and enjoy your food, as you take in the murals lining the walls. Each mural was painted by a local artist, and inspired by one of the merchants inside the hall!
Pictured: "Arcade" space between the East and West Halls. Merchant-inspired art lines the walls
Be sure to check the calendar of events, as the Arcade will also play host to many artisan markets and special events throughout the year.
Pictured: Customers shopping honey products at the Summit City Farmers Market.
Farmers Market
Electric Works also hosts the Summit City Farmers Market on Saturdays from 9am to 1pm. October through April, vendors can be found inside the Arcade and the market halls. Spring and summer, enjoy an open air market.
Transportation and Parking
Take your pick between several great (FREE) parking options!
- Union Street Parking Garage – Take Broadway to Lavina St. (just north of the railroad bridge) to access this parking garage. Enjoy free parking for the first 2 hours, with an hourly fee after that. (EV charging stations available!)
- Swinney Ave. Lot – Paved visitor lot on Swinney Ave. between Broadway and College.
- Free street parking along Broadway
There are two additional parking lots — the Wall Street Lot (on Wall St., west of College St.) and the Public Lot on the east side of McCulloch Park (accessible by taking Broadway to Parkview Ave.)
Visitors will find handicapped parking spots available in the Union Street Parking Garage, Swinney Ave. Lot, and along Broadway. Additionally, Dynamo Alley — the street running along the south side of Union Street Market (between the market and building #19) — is usually open for cars to drop off individuals at the entrance of the market.
Feeling more active? Bike to Electric Works along Fort Wayne’s extensive trail system! As you shop and dine, leave your bike locked in one of the racks adjacent to the East Hall.
Pictured: The Union Street Parking Garage showcases the mural Echoes of the Future. Photo by Weigand Construction.
Public Art
It’s no secret that Fort Wayne loves public art. Electric Works and Union Street Market have channeled the creative talent that flows through our city, incorporating local art into the innovative spaces throughout the campus.
Pictured: The Union Street Tunnel from the parking garage to the main entrance of Union Street Market. Painting and light design created by Phresh Laundry.
As mentioned, visitors can browse the merchant-inspired murals hanging in the Arcade between the East and West Halls — but it doesn’t stop there. As you walk from the Union Street Parking Garage to the market, you’ll journey through the Union Street Tunnel, where local muralist Theoplis Smith III (aka Phresh Laundry) uses paint and light to pay homage to the history of Electric Works.
Don’t be surprised if you see old pieces of machinery around the grounds. These pieces have been preserved and placed intentionally throughout the campus to honor the people, the work, and the stories that once filled these buildings. Stop and read the plaques to learn a bit of history on your next visit!
Plan a Visit
As Phase I of Electric Works is now open to the public, it truly feels like a full-circle experience — where Fort Wayne’s history becomes a focal point of our city’s next chapter!
Visit unionstreetmarket.org or fortwayneelectricworks.com to find all the details and plan your visit.
This post was originally published in 2022 and has been updated. Last Updated: October 2026.
