54th Annual Polar Bear Club Swim
Schedule
Thu, 01 Jan, 2026 at 02:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Johnny Appleseed Park | Fort Wayne, IN
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2026 Polar Bear Club Swim 🐻❄️Take the plunge into the new year with our annual Polar Bear Swim! 🏊♂️❄️
🗓 Date: January 1, 2026
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM sharp
📍 Location: Johnny Appleseed Park Boat Launch
(Harry Baals Drive, north side of the St. Joe River, east of Parnell Avenue)
What to Bring:
Old shoes, don't go barefoot 👟
A towel 🧴
Dry clothes to change into 👕
🚫 NO RUNNING!
🚗 Arrive early to secure parking!
⚠️ Disclaimer:
This is a beloved community tradition. Swimmers enter the water at their own risk. The St. Joe A.C. shares this information but is not responsible for the event.
Bundle up, brave the cold, and kick off the new year in a truly refreshing way!
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Where is it happening?
Johnny Appleseed Park, 1500 E Coliseum Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46805-1401, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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