Top public and private dog hiking trails in South Bend, Indiana

Robert C. Beutter Riverfront Park

The Robert C. Beutter Riverfront Park in Mishawaka, Indiana, is a dog-friendly park with amenities such as a designated area for small dogs, water for dogs to drink, chairs and tables for owners to relax, an indoor restroom, and a trail for walking. The park is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and can be contacted at 574-258-1664. Visit mishawaka.in.gov for more information.

Park hours: Open 24 hours 7 days per Week

Brian's 32 Acre Partially Fenced Private Dog Park In La Porte

The property is a dogs heaven! Plenty of open area to run and woods and trails to sniff and explore . Peaceful!

Dale's 68 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Paw Paw

68 acres of dog fun and the perfect place for reactive dogs. Wild phesants and turkey along with deer on property. Open fields (3) along with woods. Spring fed pond (15 ft. Deep) with creek running out of it. Also spring fed creek running thru property.

Lydick Bog

Lydick Bog is a picturesque dog park located in South Bend, Indiana. It offers amenities such as chairs, tables, a lake or pond, and trails for both dogs and their owners to enjoy. For more information, visitors can visit the website heinzetrust.org or contact the park at 219-242-8558 or volunteer@heinzetrust.org.

Ferrettie/Baugo Creek County Park

Ferrettie/Baugo Creek County Park in Osceola, Indiana is a small dog friendly park located at 57057 Ash Rd. The park features a trail and is open from 8 AM to 5:30 PM, 7 days a week. For more information, visit sjcparks.org or contact them at 574-674-9765 or Info@ducombcenter.org.

Park hours: 8 AM–5:30 PM 7 days per Week

Barker Woods Nature Preserve

Barker Woods Nature Preserve in Michigan City, Indiana offers a beautiful trail for dogs to enjoy. The park is located at 444 Barker Rd and can be contacted at 219-285-2184. More information can be found on their website at nature.org.

Gardena Park

Gardena Park in Michigan City, Indiana offers a variety of amenities for dogs and their owners, including agility equipment, a trail for walking or running, and a designated area for small dogs. The park is open 7 days a week from 5 AM to 10 PM, providing ample opportunities for exercise and socialization. Located at 800-898 Gardena St, Gardena Park is a convenient and welcoming space for dogs of all sizes to enjoy.

Park hours: 5 AM–10 PM 7 days per Week

Pet Ranch: Catherine's 17 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Valparaiso

Farmland Property has two farm fields, Woods with trails. 10 Achres of grass and Salt Creek in back of the house/yard. (Fallen Trees down in trails from last tornado. All pets, teens and children must stay with owner at all times! Stay away from widow makers: Any tree leaned against another which, will fall at some point and could kill any living thing under it when it falls! 10 foot drop off surrounding entire property= wetland/tertuaries: Do not enter due to probable quick sand, per great Lakes fish and game wardens and assigned wetland scientist that frequent property and protect the wetlands. All NW IN wild animals share property. Brown recuse spiders: found on wood. Coyotes, deer and wild turkeys roam throughout the land. Sand cranes, geese, large Crows, Owls, and Midwest birds hang out. Eagles, and Hawks will take small dogs, cats and children. No drugs, marijuana, alcohol while, wandering property with dog on sniffspot.com. If smoking or vaping do not throw butts/litter in yard and not allowed in trails/forest areas only open grass areas. Thank you! Cathy

Keith Richard Walner Nature Preserve

The Keith Richard Walner Nature Preserve in Chesterton, Indiana offers a peaceful setting for dogs and their owners to enjoy. With a scenic trail and open from 6 AM to 8 PM every day, this dog park provides ample opportunity for outdoor exercise and exploration. For more information, visit heinzetrust.org or contact them at 219-242-8558 or info@heinzetrust.org.

Park hours: 6 AM–8 PM 7 days per Week

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Tanner's Private Dog Park In Cassopolis

Beautiful spot lots of deer and wild turkeys hawks, it’s away from the road gives me a piece of mind because I have a husky and she loves to run would love to share this spot with others and watch dogs run and be free

Jeff's Private Dog Park In Elkhart

Keith's Private Dog Park In Wyatt/Wakarusa

Extremely rural 5 acres total including buildings water available dog treats of course!

Danielle's Private Dog Park In Paw Paw