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Dog-Friendly Running Trails in Indiana
Indiana has 186 trails with dogs allowed in this directory, across 74 cities and towns — Indianapolis, Bloomington, Fort Wayne, Mishawaka and 70 more. Trails where dogs are welcome, with leash rules, bags and water still on you.
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Fort Harrison State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 5,488 reviews
This 1,700-acre park offers activities such as cross-country skiing, fishing & hiking.
Clifty Falls State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 5,365 reviews
Waterfall- & canyon-lined park with hiking, swimming, tennis, camping, a nature center & an inn.
Holliday Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 4,133 reviews
City park on 94 acres with trails, an arboretum, playground & nature center with all-ages programs.
Spring Mill State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,371 reviews
Hiking/biking trails, caves, a nature center, campsites & an inn surround a restored 1814 village.
Central Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,419 reviews
Varying-sized pavilions dot this park featuring a playground, splash pads and tennis courts.
Shades State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,132 reviews
Sandstone cliffs around Sugar Creek set the backdrop for hiking, canoeing, fishing & camping.
Falls Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,910 reviews
Park with playgrounds, a swimming pool, a sports complex & a golf course, plus trails & a creek.
Highland Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,673 reviews
Green space featuring a playground, sports areas, a pond & "Old Ben," a huge, taxidermied steer.
Whitewater Memorial State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,565 reviews
Park features a 200-acre lake, plus fishing, swimming, horseback riding, nature programs & camping.
Ox Bow Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,460 reviews
Natural park with camping shelters, an observation deck, sports courts, disc golf & nature trails.
Centennial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,482 reviews
Expansive park featuring playgrounds, a covered bridge, sports fields, pavilions, a skate park and a pool. The venue also hosts events such as the Blueberry Festival, complete with fireworks.
Shoaff Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,255 reviews
Vast green space featuring a golf course with cart rentals, disc golf courses and playgrounds.
Blue Heron Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,237 reviews
Large public park with a lake for fishing, a disc golf course & walking trails plus play equipment.
St. Patrick's County Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,198 reviews
Riverfront park with wooded trails & a large barn plus a boat ramp, play equipment & picnic sites.
Mill Race Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,181 reviews
Developed 32-acre city park features paved people trails, a covered bridge & an observation tower.
Roberts Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,166 reviews
Grassy community park featuring a playground, picnic tables, a pool and a dog park.
Soldiers Memorial Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 946 reviews
Park on Stone Lake offering a beach with lifeguards, play equipment, a picnic shelter & restrooms.
Fox Island County Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 983 reviews
County park offering swimming, fishing & grilling, plus a playground & a bird observatory.
Deep River County Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 917 reviews
An old grist mill is the visitor center of this natural space with gardens, trails & a waterpark.
Jackson Morrow Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 917 reviews
Little Wildcat Creek runs through this wooded natural area with trails & wildflower viewing.
Arbuckle Acres Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 893 reviews
Natural parkland offering wooded areas, brooks & trails, plus a playground & sports courts.
Williams Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 886 reviews
Park featuring a playground & a splash pad, plus a paved trail, basketball & wooded areas.
Lemon Lake County Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 899 reviews
A 403-acre park of woodland, fields & rolling hills, plus many sports fields & 6 disc golf courses.
Switchyard Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 845 reviews
Community park featuring picnic and barbecue areas, athletic courts and fields, a playground, and a stage.
Province Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 842 reviews
Relaxed space featuring scenic trails for strolling and a skateboard park.
Robert C. Beutter Riverfront Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 830 reviews
Scenic park & gardens offering a network of walking trails along the river & summer concerts.
Blue River Memorial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 843 reviews
Venue offering a kids' playground & seasonal splash pad as well as a softball complex.
Portage Lakefront & Riverwalk
4.6 ★★★★★ 834 reviews
57-acre lakefront park featuring a beach & walking trail, plus a seasonal pavilion & concessions.
Mishawaka Riverwalk
4.7 ★★★★★ 813 reviews
Clean, scenic park, playground and walking trail along the Riverwalk.
Craig Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 785 reviews
Recreation hub on 27 acres with Little League, tennis & volleyball courts, playgrounds & picnicking.
Rogers Lakewood Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 765 reviews
Recreation area with hiking trails, a disc golf course, picnic areas, and a playground, plus 2 lakes.
Marott Woods Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 731 reviews
Wooded 102-acre park including a nature preserve with trails, birdwatching & spring wildflowers.
Karst Farm Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 717 reviews
Recreation area with athletic fields, picnic shelters, playgrounds & a splash pad, plus a dog park.
Merrifield Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 703 reviews
Riverside park featuring athletic fields, a playground, swimming pool & an ice-skating rink.
Cobus Creek County Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 656 reviews
84-acre park with a pond, fishing pier & playground, plus trails, a picnic shelter & sensory garden.
McCloud Nature Park
4.9 ★★★★★ 608 reviews
Sizable park with varied hiking trails, a nature center, and opportunities to spot wildlife.
Woodland Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 656 reviews
Green recreation area with a community center, covered picnic areas, a playground & more.
Leonard Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 635 reviews
Family-friendly spot featuring ball fields and a playground, plus shelters and picnic tables.
Eagle Marsh Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 604 reviews
Protected, 756-acre wetlands & native wildlife habitat featuring 10+ miles of hiking trails.
Blue Heron Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 579 reviews
Long nature trails winding by playgrounds and disc golf courses, plus picnic tables.
Quaker Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 544 reviews
Park offering picnic areas and a playground, plus a splash pad, and facilities for pickleball.
General Pulaski Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 583 reviews
Park featuring baseball and basketball courts, plus a playground and a pond.
DePauw Nature Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 495 reviews
Sprawling outdoor space boasting various terrains for hiking, biking and dog-walking.
Maple Avenue Nature Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 514 reviews
Neighborhood green space with a picnic shelter, playground & gazebo, plus trails & a fishing pond.
Munger Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 505 reviews
City park with a fishing pond, playground, grill & large picnic shelter, plus a paved walking trail.
Macgregor Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 479 reviews
Dog-friendly landscaped park with natural features, including wildflower prairies & a rain garden.
Howell Wetlands
4.5 ★★★★★ 479 reviews
Photography is popular at this 35-acre natural area with marshes, hiking & wildlife viewing.
Silver Creek Township Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 468 reviews
Park with a children's playground, baseball fields, picnic tables, and a paved walking trail.
Countryside Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 457 reviews
Well-maintained park featuring a disc golf course.
Metea County Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 442 reviews
Cedar Creek, a state designated scenic river, divides the north & south parts of this large park.
Luhr County Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 423 reviews
Expansive, dog-friendly park featuring picnic pavilions, playgrounds, trails, a lake and a nature center with interactive and educational exhibits.
Oak Ridge Prairie & Oak Savannah Trail park
4.6 ★★★★★ 423 reviews
Natural prairie land serves as backdrop for trail hiking, bird-watching, picnicking & fishing.
Fidler Pond Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 389 reviews
Popular park that features a pond with a 1- to 1.5-mile path for walking, biking or running around it.
Old City Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 387 reviews
Open play & festival space along a creek with a football field, a shaded playground & a pavilion.
Skiles Test Nature Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 392 reviews
Nature area with walking and biking trails, plus picnic tables.
Kamm Island Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 374 reviews
7.5-acre green space offering riverside fishing areas, walking trails & fields for picnic & events.
Lawrence Parks Department
4.4 ★★★★☆ 389 reviews
Family-friendly green space with swings, slides and picnic tables, plus a ball field.
Northwest Park Annex
4.5 ★★★★★ 367 reviews
Neighborhood park featuring a playground for kids and tranquil trails that often follow the creek.
Robe Ann Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 358 reviews
Family-friendly park featuring playgrounds, a pool and baseball fields as well as a skate area.
Westside Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 356 reviews
Public park with picnic areas, a playground, and sports facilities, as well as wooded areas and a dog park.
Stoney Run County Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 342 reviews
Large playground, plus dirt and wooded trails for hiking and wildlife viewing, plus picnic tables.
Northwest Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 344 reviews
Quiet park with playgrounds and walking trails for dogs and children.
Riverside Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 368 reviews
Public park featuring a playground, a baseball field, and a disc-golf course, plus a dog park.
Indiana Dunes National Park Cowles Bog Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 318 reviews
Popular hiking trail through marsh, forest, and dunes with beach views.
Rose Island Resort
4.6 ★★★★★ 319 reviews
Historic park with guided tours, hiking trails, and exhibits on land reclaimed by nature.
Gardena Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 345 reviews
Municipal park with 3 basketball courts, 2 baseball fields & on-site restrooms.
Kesling Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 308 reviews
Recreation venue for baseball, soccer, tennis & more, plus a playground, picnic areas & trails.
Glenns Valley Nature Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 301 reviews
Small nature park featuring trails and an old house, plus picnic tables and a pond.
Starkey Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 282 reviews
Natural area offering kid-friendly hiking trails that run along a creek.
Cumberland Park South Shelter
4.6 ★★★★★ 290 reviews
Park with trails, ball fields and a basketball court, plus a farmers market.
Bluhm County Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 270 reviews
Dog-friendly park featuring picnic tables and a playground with swings.
Boot Lake Nature Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 277 reviews
Peaceful lake and preserve with groomed trails, wide walkways, observation piers and wildlife.
Northgate Community Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 283 reviews
Park featuring several baseball/softball & soccer fields, tennis courts, a playground & restrooms.
Spicer Lake Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 261 reviews
Well-maintained park featuring boardwalks and wetlands, plus trails.
Carlson Oxbow Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 276 reviews
Peaceful nature retreat on the Little Calumet River with a boardwalk, fishing pier & boat launch.
Freedom Field
4.6 ★★★★★ 249 reviews
Popular park featuring a large, unique playground with padded flooring, as well as soccer fields.
Pogues Run Art and Nature Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 264 reviews
Nature park featuring a working wetland and numerous art pieces for exploration and photography.
Old Town Waverly Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 239 reviews
Public park featuring 2 miles of paved trail along the White River and a playground.
Forest Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 227 reviews
City park with athletic fields and courts, a skate park, a playground, picnic areas, and miniature golf.
Central Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 229 reviews
Small, lakefront, landscaped park, featuring a beach and a playground, plus summer concerts.
University Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 219 reviews
Paved trails through woods in a family-friendly setting.
Creek Ridge County Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 203 reviews
112-acre, creekside area providing boardwalk trails, an off-leash dog park, playground & disc golf.
Kesling Park Walking Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 203 reviews
Relaxing park with a playground as well as an exercise trail and equipment.
Pringle Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 204 reviews
Grassy park featuring a splash pad, soccer and football fields, plus a playground.
Kate's Garden
4.6 ★★★★★ 192 reviews
Park along the St. Joseph River showcasing a variety of flowers, paved paths, and a gazebo.
Dowling Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 196 reviews
Multi-use park, featuring ball fields, a playground and fishing ponds, along with walking trails.
Freedom Trail Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 186 reviews
Laid-back locale with a playground and sensory stations, plus picnic tables.
Yeoman Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 206 reviews
Park featuring a playground for little kids plus baseball and soccer fields.
Chapel Lake Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 188 reviews
Park with a playground and picnic shelter, as well as a pond for catch-and-release fishing.
Bayard Park
4 ★★★★☆ 213 reviews
Modest neighborhood park with a large play structure plus a picnic area & walking paths.
Noblitt Park
4 ★★★★☆ 209 reviews
Open area featuring baseball fields, wooded walking paths and fishing spots.
Bendix Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 198 reviews
A 75-acre park with a large pond, basketball courts, soccer field, playground & pavilion.
Crawford Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 188 reviews
Park with a playground, picnic tables, a volleyball court, and walking paths along the river.
Moutoux Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 185 reviews
Soccer park with several fields, a lake for fishing, playgrounds, picnic facilities & geocaching.
Sauerman Woods Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 180 reviews
Wooded city park with a small lake, open green spaces & a children's playground.
Wapehani Mountain Bike Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 187 reviews
Wooded outdoor area for mountain biking and hiking, offering trails around a lake, plus easy options.
Killbuck Wetlands
4.4 ★★★★☆ 170 reviews
Fishing and walking are among the activities available at this dog-friendly park.
Koteewi Prairie Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 154 reviews
Nature area offering picnic areas, historical re-creations, trails, and activities such as horseback riding, archery, and ziplining.
Cedar Bluffs Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 156 reviews
Nature preserve featuring a limestone bluff, hiking, and wildlife sightings.
Lake Etta County Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 164 reviews
Laid-back county park featuring a decent-sized sandy beach plus a fishing pond and picnic shelters.
Little Calumet River Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 142 reviews
Part of a 3.9-mi. loop trail, with scenery including hardwood forests, prairie & river wetlands.
Evansville State Hospital Grounds
4.6 ★★★★★ 139 reviews
Park featuring ducks, geese and squirrels, plus frisbee golf.
Stephen Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 131 reviews
Relaxed park featuring a baseball field and a play area, plus tennis courts.
McCulloughs Run Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 134 reviews
Modest neighborhood park offering an open, grassy area, a children's playground & picnic tables.
Bohnert Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 123 reviews
Playground, plus a basketball court, volleyball net and baseball fields in a clean, kid-friendly park.
Greenway Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 123 reviews
Local green space with a dog area, a playground and a creek for kids to splash around in.
Dyer Central Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 122 reviews
Green space with baseball fields, soccer fields and a dog park.
Burkhart Creek County Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 114 reviews
Park with a playground featuring winding trails, shelters and creeks.
Columbia City Parks & Rec
4.5 ★★★★★ 118 reviews
Playground, pond and baseball fields plus picnic tables in a tranquil setting.
Indiana Dunes National Park Great Marsh Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 108 reviews
Easy, 1.3-mile route with a marsh overlook of a wetland habitat for herons, cranes & other birds.
Hague Road Nature Haven
4.6 ★★★★★ 109 reviews
Simple, dog-friendly space featuring creeks, trails, a field and abundant benches for relaxing.
Fox Ridge Nature Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 109 reviews
Paved, grass-covered walking routes with hilly sections and ponds, in a park that was once a golf course.
Silver Hills Historical Nature Trail & Wildlife Sanctuary
4.8 ★★★★★ 103 reviews
Trails, along with historical lore and scenery, define this nature park featuring scenic loops.
Selmier State Forest
4.7 ★★★★★ 105 reviews
Riverfront destination featuring a nature trail and a historic cemetery.
Campbell-Woodland Nature Trails
4.4 ★★★★☆ 112 reviews
Small park featuring an easy , paved trail where you may spot wildlife, plus picnic tables.
IDNP Miller Woods
4.8 ★★★★★ 99 reviews
Scenic tract of beach dunes and woods, plus trails for hiking.
Mount Baldy
4.6 ★★★★★ 103 reviews
Sandy dunes and beach trails amid ice and snow, with lake views also featured.
Touch the Earth Natural Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 85 reviews
Nature preserve with trails that wind through meadows, scrubland, and forest, and are open to dogs.
Hillcrest Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 92 reviews
Family-friendly park featuring swings, disc golf and dog-friendly areas.
Irving Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 88 reviews
Park featuring athletic fields, a playground, and other facilities for kids and adults.
Schoen Creek Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 79 reviews
Kid-friendly park featuring a hiking trail that's shared with bikers.
Indiana Dunes National Park Cowles Bog Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 79 reviews
Landmark 4.7-mile trail winding through marshes & black oak savannas to the shores of Lake Michigan.
Benton Spillway ‒ River Preserve County Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 77 reviews
Nature preserve featuring trails for hiking and biking, plus fishing and picnic areas.
Deetz Nature Preserve
4.2 ★★★★☆ 85 reviews
Pet-friendly nature preserve offering a network of trails for walks along the Maumee River.
Fishers Heritage Park at White River
4.5 ★★★★★ 78 reviews
Sledding and dog-friendly park with a riverfront area, plus walking trails and open spaces.
Pinhook Bog
4.7 ★★★★★ 74 reviews
Nature preserve featuring a bog, upland hiking trails, and opportunities to learn about local ecosystems.
Upper Fall Creek Loop Trail
4.2 ★★★★☆ 82 reviews
Unpaved trail bordering a small lake and pond that floods during certain times of the year.
Big Walnut Sports Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 76 reviews
Open-air site featuring playgrounds and courts for baseball and basketball, plus disc golf.
Amy Weingartner Branigin Peninsula Preserve
4.3 ★★★★☆ 79 reviews
Nature preserve featuring hiking trails, fossils, and a beach.
Trailhead Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 72 reviews
Park featuring picnic tables and multiple walking trails that head off in various directions.
Bray Family Homestead Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 68 reviews
Park featuring a trail network and maple trees.
Hoosier Prairie State Nature Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 69 reviews
Park featuring easy-to-follow trails for walking and kid-friendly hikes.
Murray Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 68 reviews
Park featuring 3 to 4 baseball fields and a concession stand, along with trails.
Prairie Duneland Trail Hobart Rd
4.7 ★★★★★ 64 reviews
Park offering bike and walking trails, some of which are paved and shady.
B&O Trail Bridge over White Lick Creek
4.8 ★★★★★ 62 reviews
Outdoor green space with a paved recreational path for walking, cycling and running.
Lakewood Park - Gertsmeier Bridge
4.8 ★★★★★ 62 reviews
Park offering a playground, disc golf course, fishing, and picnic tables.
Creekside Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 63 reviews
Mountain-biking, hiking and walking trail system with an outdoor playground and bike shop.
Wilderness Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 65 reviews
Public park featuring walking paths, exercise stations and a dog run, plus picnic areas.
Evergreen Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 61 reviews
Relaxed park with paved and scenic trails, as well as playgrounds and picnic tables.
Towpath Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 60 reviews
Paved trail popular for walking and biking, with scenic surroundings.
Windisch Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 60 reviews
Park featuring a playground, and a 1-mile, dog-friendly walking trail.
Hoffman Nature Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 57 reviews
Park offering a mountain-bike trail with berms and challenging climbs.
Ivanhoe South Nature Preserve / Shirley Heinze Land Trust
4.3 ★★★★☆ 62 reviews
Nature preserve featuring kid-friendly hikes and trails.
Ross Hills Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 56 reviews
Public park offering kid-friendly hikes and barbecue grills.
James P. Covell Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 48 reviews
Wooded nature preserve featuring an easy-to-navigate trail along a creek and river.
UCT Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 51 reviews
Kid-friendly recreational green space with paths, swings, a playground, baseball fields, and hiking trails.
Heritage Trail Park
4.1 ★★★★☆ 54 reviews
Community fixture with a playground, basketball courts and picnic areas.
Karst Farm Greenway Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 36 reviews
Peaceful, kid-friendly hiking area featuring a paved trail.
Hobart Woodland Trail
4.5 ★★★★★ 25 reviews
Easy 2.2-mile out-&-back trail through rare bur oak woods, ending at a picturesque lake.
Wayne Wogoman Welcome Center, Fidler Pond Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 23 reviews
Park with swinging benches & a walking trail around a large pond, plus boat & fishing pole rentals.
Calumet Trail Trailhead
3.9 ★★★★☆ 14 reviews
Parking & staging area for a 19-mile bike trail with a flat, gravel surface & wetlands views.
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