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Luhr County Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 423 Google reviews · Running trail in La Porte, Indiana · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Luhr County Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Expansive, dog-friendly park featuring picnic pavilions, playgrounds, trails, a lake and a nature center with interactive and educational exhibits.
What runners say about Luhr County Park
“Clean local park, nice walking paths for a small park, fishing pond, dog area , picnic shelters, children's play areas, Nature Center.”
“The walking trails are beautiful, the fishing is great, and there are plenty of picnic tables and gazebos throughout the park, making it easy to relax or enjoy a meal.”
“Beautiful and clean public park with activities for nature lovers of all ages.”
When my son is at lessons in a close by neighborhood, I like to come here and walk. Excellent places for dogs on and off lead. Excellent place for exercise for walking for a tiny park that has high tension powerlines running through it.
This is a nice park for the most part. The buildings are clean. The playgrounds look like they would be amazing for kids. The dog park is big and looks well taken care of. The buzzing and crackling of the power lines is a little startling when you first hear it. And there are a ton of bugs.
Great park with walking trails and lots of playground equipment. Caught a few bluegills. This guy was hanging out by the outhouse. Took a walk on the back trails which was amazingly peaceful. 4/12/21 Went and walked all/most of the trails and let the dogs off leash in the dog park.
Nice park to enjoy a little time with the family. A few nature trails with a lot of it paved. 3 different little playgrounds for the kids. Fishing is fun and all catch and release. Also a dog park area with plenty of room for them to run.
Trail conditions & character
“Clean local park, nice walking paths for a small park, fishing pond, dog area , picnic shelters, children's play areas, Nature Center.”
“The walking trails are beautiful, the fishing is great, and there are plenty of picnic tables and gazebos throughout the park, making it easy to relax or enjoy a meal.”
“I expected trails, local pollinator flowers, and picnic pavilions with restrooms.”
Plan your run at Luhr County Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitelaportecountyparks.org
- Phone(219) 324-5855
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–8 PM |
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