Sunday, March 14, 2010

Local Bark Parks

Spring is almost here, and what better time to take your best friend to one of our local dog parks---here is a listing of some of the more popular ones in our area:

Indianapolis:
Broad Ripple Canine Companion Zone
1550 Broad Ripple Avenue (pooch passes/dog tags required). All dogs must have current vaccinations to receive tags. Call (317) 327-7161 or visit http://www.indygov.org/

Eagle Creek Bark Park/Gordon Gilmer Dog Park at Eagle Creek:
5900 N. High School Road just north of 56th Street. Pooch passes/dog tags required--must have proof of current vaccinations to receive tags. Call (317) 327-7110 or visit http://www.eaglecreekbarkpark.org/

Indianapolis Humane Society Dog Park:
7929 N. Michigan Road. Park has agility course, open area and trails for people to bring their pets. Shade, trees and park benches available. $30 per year for up to 3 dogs in one family. Must have rabies, parvo, distemper and bordatella for each animal. Call (317) 812-5650 or visit http://www.indyhumane.org/

Fishers:
Pierson Bark Park. 11787 E. 131st Street. 4 fenced-in acres and includes pond with fountain for doggie swimming, small/elderly dog area, brick wall around the entire park and drinking water for dogs. (317) 577-BARK. http://www.piersonbarkparks.com/

Lawrence:
Waggin' Tails Bark Park. 10450 E. 63rd Street. Membership only. Contact City of Lawrence Parks for membership information at (317) 549-4815 or http://www.cityoflawrence.org/

Happy Spring!