If you’re looking for new parks to take your furry friend to, below we’ve featured 10 of the best dog parks in Indiana.
1. Fort Harrison State Dog Park
Located in Indianapolis’ Fort Harris State Park, the Fort Harris State Dog Park is located in a gated area away from the main parking lot. The park has three separate fenced-in areas for dogs. Between the three areas, there are roughly 10 acres of play area between a pond, woods, and grassy areas.
Dog owners must have a valid year’s Dog Park pass to enter. It costs $75 per year. Dogs must be licenses, vaccinated, and over 4 months to enter the dog park.
Fort Harrison Dog Park is open daily from 6 AM to 10 PM.
More information can be found here.
2. Woodland Dog Park
Founded in 1964, Woodland Park has been a long-standing haven for Gary and its surrounding residents. The park is a 64-acre park that holds the Woodland Dog Park, a fenced-in area for dogs to play freely. The park has benches, trails, restrooms, and more.
Woodland Dog Park requires dogs to be registered with up to date tags. Dog owners must have doggy clean up supplies at the ready. Dogs must be on leashes when they enter and exit the fenced-in area.
Woodland Dog Park is open from 7 AM to 8 PM every day.
More information is listed here.
3. Rum Village Dog Park
Located inside South Bend’s 160-acre Rum Village Park, the Rum Village Dog Park is a fenced-in area perfect for dogs to run around. There are two separate areas for large and small dogs with plenty of space in each. Outside the fenced-in area, there are hiking trails, paths, restrooms, pavilions, and more.
To enter Rum Village Dog Park, dogs must be over 4 months old, up to date with vaccines, and well-behaved. Dog owners must keep a leash with them for entering and exiting the fenced-in area.
Rum Village Dog Park is open daily from 6 AM to 8 PM.
Further information on the park is listed here.
4. Camp Canine
At the northern end of Fort Wayne, dog owners have Camp Canine open for play. The park is located in Johnny Appleseed Park. It’s a fenced-in area where dogs are free to play off-leash. The park is a large grassy area with picnic tables, water, waste bags, and a pavilion.
Camp Canine is a membership-based dog park run by the city of Fort Wayne. Dog owners must register their dogs and obtain a yearly pass for $40. Furthermore, dogs must be over 4 months old and exhibit good behavior.
Camp Canine is open from 6 AM to 10 PM every day.
More information about the park can be found here.
5. Niles Ave Dog Park
The first established dog park in South Bend, Niles Ave Dog Park is a fenced-in area perfect for dogs in the city. The area is a large grassy area with trees dispersed throughout. Inside, there are benches, trash cans, picnic tables, and more.
Upon entering and exiting Niles Ave Dog Park, dogs must remain on leashes. Dog owners must watch over their dogs to ensure they’re well behaved, and they must clean up after them.
Niles Ave Dog Park is open 24 hours.
Further information can be found here.
6. Pawster Park
Pawster Park is a large dog park in Fort Wayne. The park is situated close to St. Mary’s River. It has a large fenced-in area with various doggy agility features. There are also benches, picnic tables, water, trash cans, dog waste bags, and more.
Pawster Park requires dogs to be wearing their collars with rabies and license tags at all times. Dog owners must register their dogs with the city and obtain an annual pass for entry. The pass costs $40 per dog per year.
Pawster Park is open daily from 6 AM to 10 PM.
Further information is listed here.
7. Paul Ruster Dog Park
Indianapolis dog owners can find Paul Ruster Dog Park east of the city. The dog park is located in Paul Ruster Park, a large outdoor recreation area. The dog park is fenced-in and open for play. The park provides water, waste bags, and benches.
Paul Ruster Dog Park requires dog owners to obtain a yearly pass at $75 for one dog. Dogs must display tags, be on a leash outside of the fenced-in area, and practicing good behavior.
Paul Ruster Dog Park is open from 8 AM to 9 PM every day.
More information is listed here.
8. Central Bark Park
Located in Evansville, Central Bark Park is a 2-acre area where dogs can play off-leash. The dog park is largely grass with trees mixed in. Inside the park, there are benches, agility equipment, and a portable bathroom for dog owners.
Central Bark Park requires dogs to have a current rabies vaccine and a license from the city of Evansville. Dogs must not exhibit any aggressive behavior, or they must leave. Dog owners are held responsible for all their dog’s actions, so they must pay close attention to their dog.
Central Bark Park is open every day 24 hours.
More information on the park can be found here.
9. Tom Wood Subaru Dog Park
Dog owners and residents of Carmel have the Tom Wood Subaru Dog Park open for play. This park fenced-in, off-leash park has everything dogs need to have a fun-filled day. The park offers turf and wood-chip areas with agility features and a doggy crawl play station set up.
Tom Wood Subaru Dog Park is free to all, and no proof of vaccinations is required to enter. However, dogs must be well-behaved, and dog owners must keep an eye on their pups. Dog owners must also clean up after their pets.
Tom Wood Subaru Dog Park is open from 7 AM to 9 PM every day.
More information is listed here.
10. Riverside Dog Park
Just outside of Gary, in Hammond, dog owners can find Riverside Dog Park. The dog park is a part of the greater Riverside which stretches over 56 acres and holds playgrounds, restrooms, a rugby field, and hiking trails. The dog park is a fenced-in section where dogs can roam off-leash.
Riverside Dog Park requires dogs to be well-behaved, vaccinated, and over 4 months in age. Dogs must remain on leashes when outside of the fenced-in area.
Riverside Dog park is open 24 hours every day.
More information can be found here.
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