Allen County Parks currently operates four parks: Fox Island (southwest Allen County near Aboite) Metea (northeast Allen County near Leo) Payton (northern Allen County near Huntertown) Cook’s Landing (northern Allen County on Coldwater Rd.) Allen County Parks are only partially tax supported. Operating expenses must be met through user and program fees. Admission is $2.00 per person age 7 and older. Passes are available on an annual basis (good for one year from purchase date) starting at $15.00. Activities at various parks include hiking, swimming, fishing, sledding, cross-coutry skiing (rentals avilable), playgrounds, picnic areas, playfields, and many nature-based programs for all ages.