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Top public and private small dog parks in Shoals, Indiana

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Rent safe and private small dog friendly dog parks all around the world. Sniffspot's private small dog friendly dog parks are the best way to exercise your dog. We have the best variety and the best priced small dog friendly dog parks anywhere!

Public dog park

South Park

Fully Fenced
9 acres

South Park in Washington, Indiana is a fully fenced dog park located on 403 Burkhart Dr. The park has strict rules and restrictions including no alcohol or solicitation allowed, no skateboarding on the bandstand, and dogs must remain leashed at all times. Smoking is prohibited in playground areas and no bikes or motorized vehicles are allowed on the grass. The park is small dog friendly and offers agility equipment for dogs to enjoy. South Park is open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and all City of Washington ordinances apply. For more information, visit their website or contact them at (812) 254-6010 or kip.kelley@washingtonin.us.

Park hours: 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. Daily

Small dog friendly

Agility equipment

No fee info
Washington, IN
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Private dog park

Sara's 1.2 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In New Pekin

Fully Fenced
1.2 acres

Dog treats

Small dog friendly

Water - hose

Chairs

4 credits dog / hour
New Pekin, IN
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Public dog park

Switchyard Dog Park

3.3 acres

Switchyard Dog Park in Bloomington, Indiana is a well-equipped park for both small and large dogs. The park offers amenities such as dog drinking water, a dog washing area, tables for picnics, a field for dogs to run and play, and a trail for walking. The park is open from 5 AM to 11 PM seven days a week, providing ample opportunity for dog owners to visit with their furry friends.

Park hours: 5 AM–11 PM 7 days per Week

Small dog friendly

Dog drinking water

Dog washing area

Table

No fee info
Bloomington, IN
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Public dog park

Limestone greenway

Unfenced

Limestone Greenway is a dog park located at 731 W Church Ln in Bloomington, Indiana. The park is unfenced and offers amenities such as a river, stream, or creek, a trail for walking, tables, and an indoor restroom. It is small dog friendly and can be contacted at 812-349-2530 or webteam@co.monroe.in.us. For more information, visit co.monroe.in.us.

Small dog friendly

Table

Indoor restroom available

River, stream or creek

No fee info
Bloomington, IN
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Public dog park

Dog Park at Karst Farm Park

Fully Fenced
2 acres

The Dog Park at Karst Farm Park in Bloomington, Indiana offers a fully-fenced enclosure for dogs to play and socialize. Owners must follow strict rules to ensure safety and cleanliness, including supervising their dogs at all times, scooping waste, and not bringing in food or toys that may provoke other dogs. The park provides amenities such as water for dogs, chairs for owners, and tables. Children under 12 are not allowed, and aggressive dogs are not permitted. For more information, visit their website or contact them via phone or email. (96 words)

Small dog friendly

Chairs

Dog drinking water

Table

No fee info
Bloomington, IN
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Public dog park

Switchyard Park Dog Park

Fully Fenced
4.7 acres

Switchyard Park Dog Park in Bloomington, Indiana, is a fully fenced enclosure for dogs to play off-leash. Owners are responsible for their dogs and must adhere to rules such as picking up waste, leashing dogs while entering and exiting, and staying in control and in sight of their pets. The park is open from 5am to 11pm and offers amenities such as a small dog area and chairs. For more information, visit their website or contact them at (812) 349-3961 or parks@bloomington.in.gov.

Park hours: 5am – 11pm

Small dog friendly

Chairs

10 credits dog / hour
Bloomington, IN
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Public dog park

Waldron Hill Buskirk Park

3.1 acres

Located in Bloomington, Indiana, Waldron Hill Buskirk Park is a dog-friendly park with amenities such as an indoor restroom, swimming pool, and field for dogs to enjoy. The park is open from 5 AM to 11 PM seven days a week, providing ample time for visitors to bring their furry friends to play and exercise. For more information, visitors can visit the park's website at bloomington.in.gov or contact them via phone at 812-349-3412 or email at council@bloomington.in.gov.

Park hours: 5 AM–11 PM 7 days per Week

Small dog friendly

Indoor restroom available

Swimming pool

Field

No fee info
Bloomington, IN
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Public dog park

Park Ridge Park

0 acres

Park Ridge Park in Bloomington, Indiana is a dog-friendly park located at 3421 E Longview Ave. The park offers agility equipment for dogs, is small dog friendly, and provides chairs, tables, and an indoor restroom for visitors. The park is open from 5 AM to 11 PM, seven days a week. For more information, visit bloomington.in.gov or contact the park at 812-349-3400 or council@bloomington.in.gov.

Park hours: 5 AM–11 PM 7 days per Week

Agility equipment

Small dog friendly

Chairs

Table

No fee info
Bloomington, IN
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Public dog park

Ferguson Dog Park

Fully Fenced
18 acres

The Ferguson Dog Park in Bloomington, Indiana is a fully fenced enclosure for dogs and their owners/handlers. Rules include keeping dogs on a leash, cleaning up after them, and not bringing in food or other animals. Dog owners are responsible for their dog's behavior, and aggressive dogs are not allowed. The park provides amenities such as a dog washing area, chairs, and water. Hours of operation are from 5am to 11pm daily. For any incidents, contact the City of Bloomington Animal Control. Visit their website or contact them for more information.

Park hours: Sunday 5am -11pm Monday 5am -11pm Tuesday 12pm -11pm Wednesday 5am -11pm Thursday 5am -11pm Friday 5am -11pm Saturday 5am -11pm

Small dog friendly

Chairs

Dog drinking water

Dog washing area

No fee info
Bloomington, IN
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Public dog park

Griffy Lake Dam

Griffy Lake Dam in Bloomington, Indiana is a dog park with amenities including a small dog friendly area, an indoor restroom, a lake or pond, a field, and a trail. The park is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, providing ample opportunities for owners to bring their furry friends for exercise and socialization.

Park hours: Open 24 hours 7 days per Week

Small dog friendly

Indoor restroom available

Lake or pond

Field

No fee info
Bloomington, IN
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Private dog park

4.71(7)

Kyle's 15 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Georgetown

Unfenced
15 acres

This location sits along Indian Creek. There are a few access points to the creek as you walk along the field. Grasses will remain short until May. At that point nothing is mowed until August to promote nesting and wildlife habitat. There are no houses visible from this location. A road runs along the property, but if you follow the creek you can easily stay 500-1000 feet off the road. Your dog will be free to roam, swim in the creek, dig all it wants with no worry of hurting anything, go to the bathroom freely in the wild. I trained Labrador retrievers for 16 years, and would love to help with retrieval skills if requested.

Fertilizer-free

Pesticide-free

Small dog friendly

Dog drinking water

My dogs had a great time exploring this spot. 10/10 will return! more

8 credits dog / hour
Georgetown, IN
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4.77
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Private dog park

5.00(3)

Terri's 30 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Corydon

Fully Fenced
30 acres

We live off a private drive with 30 acres of woods. We have both a 5 ft fenced in front yard plus in the process of fencing in the open acerage in back yard. We also have trails on our property that you can walk/hike while observing wildlife. We are currently cleaning our large kiddie pool that had been used previously for our big dogs. We can provide Johnsons Baby shampoo and towels if you would like to give your dog a bath in it. We will have camping chairs available to sit and relax while watching your dog run around our fenced in yard. We will also provide bottles of water for you to drink if thirsty besides bucket of fresh water for your dog/dogs. There are ticks in the woods so be sure to have flea/tick preventative on your dog/dogs.

Dog treats

Dog toys

Water - kiddie pool

Water - hose

Love the trails. Will be back. more

10 credits dog / hour
Corydon, IN
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5.03
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Public dog park

Deer Run

Fully Fenced
0.98 acres

Deer Run in Nashville, Indiana is a fully fenced dog park with amenities that include a small dog-friendly area, dog drinking water, a dog washing area, tables, an indoor restroom, a field, and trails. The park is open from 6 AM to 10 PM seven days a week. For more information, visit their website at bcparksrec.com or contact them at 812-988-5522 or kylewagers81@gmail.com.

Park hours: 6 AM–10 PM 7 days per Week

Small dog friendly

Dog drinking water

Dog washing area

Table

No fee info
Nashville, IN
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Public dog park

Polly's Bark Park

Fully Fenced

Polly's Bark Park in Nashville, Indiana is a fully-fenced dog park located at 96 Pat Reilly Dr. This park is small dog friendly and provides drinking water for dogs. It is open from 6:00am to 10:00pm daily. For more information, visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/PollysBarkPark/?ref=page_internal or email pollysdogpark@gmail.com.

Park hours: 6:00am - 10:00pm

Small dog friendly

Dog drinking water

No fee info
Nashville, IN
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Private dog park

Lydia's 3 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Orleans

Unfenced
3 acres

Great area for running or training.

Dog towels provided

Dog toys

Dog treats

Fertilizer-free

10 credits dog / hour
Orleans, IN
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Private dog park

Toni's 2 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In New Pekin

Unfenced
2 acres

Fertilizer-free

Pesticide-free

Small dog friendly

Trash can

7 credits dog / hour
New Pekin, IN
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Private dog park

Blair's 1 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Leavenworth

Unfenced
1 acre

Digging area

Dog towels provided

Dog toys

Dog treats

4 credits dog / hour
Leavenworth, IN
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Private dog park

Nicole's 35 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Washington

Unfenced
35 acres

$20 an hour. $10 for 30 minutes.

Fertilizer-free

Pesticide-free

Small dog friendly

Water - hose

20 credits dog / hour
Washington, IN
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Private dog park

Ye Olde Corgi Water Company Sniffspot

Fully Fenced
0.06 acres

Not far off of I69. I live at the house with my 3 corgis (if you are scheduled, I will keep them inside but they will bark). The fence is just staked in wire fencing but as long as you don't have a dog who will try to jump you are good. (If i earn money on this site, fencing will get upgraded.) Parts of the yard will always have shade. Also have some sitting spots for humans and plan to add more. For now, grab the camp chair to relax. I will keep the community dog water filled.

Fertilizer-free

Pesticide-free

Small dog friendly

Chairs

7 credits dog / hour
Petersburg, IN
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Private dog park

Jami's 3 Acre Partially Fenced Private Dog Park In Bedford. Beautiful quite setting, with lots of things to sniff on a trot around the property. Animal loving homeowner is excited to share the yard she has to cut. Lol

Partially Fenced
1.3 acres

Digging area

Fertilizer-free

Pesticide-free

Small dog friendly

10 credits dog / hour
Bedford, IN
Jami's 3 Acre Partially Fenced Private Dog Park In Bedford. Beautiful quite setting, with lots of things to sniff on a trot around the property. Animal loving homeowner is excited to share the yard she has to cut. Lol | Sniffspot
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Private dog park

Tosha's 1 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Spencer

Unfenced
1 acre

We have a wooded and unwooded front and back yard that includes hills and a beautiful view

Pesticide-free

Small dog friendly

Fertilizer-free

Water - hose

10 credits dog / hour
Spencer, IN
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Private dog park

Fairy Forest Dog Park In Solsberry

Unfenced
2 acres

Come frolic with the fairies in our woods

Dog first aid kit

Dog treats

Fertilizer-free

Pesticide-free

10 credits dog / hour
Solsberry, IN
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Private dog park

happy paws sniff spot

Unfenced
0.5 acres

Wooded area, partially secluded, country atmosphere,

Water - hose

Small dog friendly

Pesticide-free

Fertilizer-free

8 credits dog / hour
Spencer, IN
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Private dog park

Ron's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In English

Fully Fenced
0.25 acres

Dog towels provided

Dog treats

Water - sprinkler

Water - hose

4 credits dog / hour
English, IN
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Private dog park

Jodie's 2 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Vincennes

Unfenced
2 acres

Small dog friendly

Fertilizer-free

Pesticide-free

Dog drinking water

4 credits dog / hour
Vincennes, IN
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Private dog park

Haley's Private Dog Park In Corydon

Partially Fenced
2 acres

Residential fenced in backyard. Gates are secured (we've never had a dog escape). We will supply you with a few treats, poop bags, water if needed and seating for humans. You're welcome to bring your own toys.

Dog treats

Water - hose

Small dog friendly

Pesticide-free

5 credits dog / hour
Corydon, IN
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Private dog park

Jody's Private Dog Park In Grandview

Partially Fenced
5 acres

Digging area

Dog toys

Dog treats

Small dog friendly

10 credits dog / hour
Grandview, IN
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Private dog park

Glennstone Farms 15 Acres Unfenced Private Dog Park In Grandview

Unfenced
15 acres

Fertilizer-free

Pesticide-free

Small dog friendly

Wifi

10 credits dog / hour
Grandview, IN
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Private dog park

Elizabeth's 5 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Bloomington

Unfenced
5 acres

Dog treats

Dog toys

Water - kiddie pool

Water - hose

4 credits dog / hour
Bloomington, IN
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Private dog park

Heather's Private Dog Park In Bedford

Water - hose

Fertilizer-free

Pesticide-free

Small dog friendly

4 credits dog / hour
Bedford, IN
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Why rent a private small dog parks in Shoals, Indiana?

FeaturesSniffspotPublic park
Designed for private play
Rentable by the hour
Off leash options
Very large and/or fully fenced options
Pricing$5 - $15 per dog per hourFree

How do Shoals's private small dog parks work?

Private rentals by the hour

Our hosts are locals that are renting their yards and private land to dog owners

Trust and safety first

Spots are designed for safety and both hosts and guests are reviewed after each visit

Designed for private play

Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit

Reactive dogs welcome

Many of the spots we list are designed with sensitive dogs in mind

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Frequently asked questions about Shoals small dog parks

Why are private small dog parks better than public dog parks in Shoals?

Private small dog parks in Shoals eliminate major public park risks: unpredictable dog encounters that scare puppies, aggressive dogs that trigger reactive behavior, chaotic crowds that overwhelm seniors or small dogs, and disease transmission from dozens of unknown dogs. Shoals's 34 private small dog parks offer complete privacy, professionally maintained cleanliness, and controlled environments. Whether you have a fearful puppy, a reactive adult, a fragile senior, or simply want peace of mind, private bookings give you control.

How safe are Shoals small dog parks compared to public dog parks?

Shoals small dog parks are significantly safer than public facilities. Public dog parks risk: aggressive dogs, inattentive owners, disease transmission, overcrowding that triggers reactive behaviors or injuries. Private Shoals small dog parks eliminate these concerns—bookings are completely private, all guests have vaccinated dogs (or titers), and hosts maintain clean spaces. 93% of Sniffspot reviews are 5 stars.

Are Shoals small dog parks safe for reactive dogs?

Shoals owners of reactive dogs choose small dog parks because they offer safe, private environments for off-leash exercise without the triggers of public dog parks. Complete privacy means no unexpected dog encounters, no overwhelming chaos, no aggressive dogs. Reactive dogs can finally enjoy appropriately-sized exercise while building confidence in a controlled setting. Many Shoals reactive dog owners say Sniffspot is their only safe exercise option.

Can anxious dogs safely use Shoals small dog parks?

Yes! Shoals small dog parks provide controlled environments perfect for anxious or fearful dogs. No other dogs means no triggers, no overwhelming situations. Anxious dogs can explore a space specifically sized and designed for small breeds under 25-30 pounds at their own pace without stress. Many Shoals small dog parks offer quiet, spacious settings ideal for building confidence in nervous dogs who struggle at chaotic public dog parks.

Are Shoals small dog parks good for small dogs?

Absolutely! Small dogs benefit enormously from Shoals small dog parks because they can explore without fear of being trampled or intimidated by larger breeds. Many small dog owners in Shoals avoid public parks entirely due to safety concerns—small dog parks eliminate that worry. Filter for appropriate sizing, secure fencing with no gaps, and hosts who understand petite pup needs.

Do Shoals small dog parks work for senior dogs?

Yes! Senior dogs thrive at Shoals small dog parks because they can move at their own pace without being knocked over by rambunctious puppies or young dogs. Look for Shoals small dog parks with flat terrain, easy access, shade, and smaller sizes if your senior has mobility limitations. The privacy means your older dog can rest when needed and enjoy gentle exercise without stress.

What do Shoals dog owners say about small dog parks?

Reviews of Shoals small dog parks consistently highlight: excellent privacy for all dog types, secure fencing that prevented escapes, clean and well-maintained spaces, responsive hosts, and safe environments for anxious, fearful, reactive, senior, and small dogs. Local favorite Kyle's 15 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Georgetown is particularly praised in Shoals. Read reviews to see real experiences from Shoals dog owners with similar needs.

How clean and maintained are Shoals small dog parks?

Shoals hosts maintain their own small dog parks and take pride in providing excellent experiences. All guests must have vaccinated dogs (or titers). Many Shoals hosts provide poop bags, trash cans, and regular cleaning. Reviews highlight maintenance quality—browse Shoals small dog park listings to see real feedback about cleanliness and upkeep.

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