Top public and private dog hiking trails in Porter, Indiana

18-Acre Private Dog Adventure & Woodland Trail

Give your dog a real outdoor adventure on 18 private acres in beautiful La Porte, Indiana. 🌾 Located on the Thorp Hoosier Homestead Farm—owned by the same family for over 100 years and recognized by the Indiana State Department of Agriculture. Enjoy our approximately one-mile marked woodland trail, large open grassy areas for running and playing, and plenty of room for sniffing, exploring and training. This is a peaceful country alternative to a crowded public dog park—ideal for dogs that need space, owners looking for a relaxing walk, and anyone who wants some private outdoor time with their best friend. Explore the woods, fields and trails, relax at the picnic/seating areas, and enjoy seeing our goats, pot-belly pigs and chickens during your visit. 🐾 18 private acres 🌲 Marked woodland hiking trail 🐕 Large open running areas 🥾 Great for walking and exploring 💧 Dog water available 🪑 Seating and picnic areas 🏆 Sniffspot Top Spot Come experience one of La Porte’s unique private dog adventures. We’d love to have you and your dog visit!

Tj's 15 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Buchanan

This is my east side property, everything green is where the dogs get to play. I have lanes cut everywhere out there all the way to the back 40.

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 [email protected].

Park hours: 6 AM–8 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

Nyssa's 200 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Cedar Lake

Let your dog run wild on this farm of open space! A few water features like creeks and small ponds. Lots of open space to walk, run and sniff.

Daniel's 10 Acre Partially Fenced Private Dog Park In Mokena

clean spot with lots of sniffers agreeing that this is a sanctuary for your animal . did i mention it’s for YOU too ?? we have many regulars whom come back ! and we are here for you . just let us know what you need and i can almost guarantee you’re going to be well satisfied .. communication is the key !!! just talk to me while you’re here or come to the door and ask for instructions ! i will be here to help you . if not my family will be here .

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 [email protected].

Miller Meadow Off-Leash Dog Area

Miller Meadow Off-Leash Dog Area in Forest Park, Illinois, offers a fully fenced enclosure for dogs to run and play freely. The park is small dog friendly and features a spacious field and trail for dogs to explore. For more information and permits, visit fpdcc.com or contact 800-870-3666 or email [email protected].

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

Stepheny's 6 Acre Partially Fenced Private Dog Park In La Porte

Just under 7 acres of land for your dogs to play at! Let your pup enjoy the pond to swim in. Short trail through the woods with the nature preserve next door. Separate side driveway to take you straight to the backyard to start playing! There are other dogs on property but they are in a fenced in area.

Monica's Private Dog Park In Fair Oaks

10 acres, not fenced but plenty of room to run. Fields and wooded trails. Located 2 miles from I65 exit

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

Christine's 26 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Rolling Prairie

Kaitlyn's 10 Acre Partially Fenced Private Dog Park In Niles

10 acre property, with wooded trails located behind small hobby farm!

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Santos's 15 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Cedar Lake

Frank's 14.5 Acre Partially Fenced Private Dog Park In Monee

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