Dog walking in Hobart

Wicker Park

You and Skip can get to the Wicker Memorial Dog Park in Highland, Indiana in about 20 minutes, and this park is worth every minute of the trip! This dog park was updated in 2016, and plenty of changes were made to make it an even better place to bring your dog. The park now has two big sections, and one of them is always closed to allow the turf to regenerate. These areas are rotated accordingly, and each section has benches and shade. Your dog must be registered and vaccinated, and you'll need to purchase an annual permit to visit.  Don't forget to bring water and waste bags with you.

Willow Creek

Portage is a city in Indiana with a population of around 36,000 people, and you can drive there in about 15 minutes from Hobart. The Portage Dog Park is located in the center of town near the neighborhood of Willow Creek. This large off-leash dog park has a section for dogs under 35 pounds as well as a section for bigger dogs, and it's part of Woodland Park. The rest of Woodland Park has a plethora of activities for you to enjoy with your family, including playgrounds, walking trails, picnic facilities, and a great hill for sledding in the winter.

Lemon Lake Park

Lemon Lake County Park is a 403-acre park in Crown Point, Indiana, and it's less than a half-hour drive from Hobart. This county park has disc golf courses, sports fields, walking trails, and even its own dog park. The Dogwood Run at Lemon Lake County Park encompasses 14 acres of the park, and your dog can run off-leash here. The 14 acres is divided into two seven-acre sections that are both fenced in. The areas are alternately closed to allow the grass to regrow. The park is open from 7 AM to half an hour before sunset, and you'll need to purchase either a daily or an annual pass to enter.

Southeast Valparaiso

Valparaiso is a city in Indiana with a population of more than 30,000 people. It's only about 15 miles from Hobart, and in the southeastern quadrant of the city, there's a dog park you won't want to miss. The Canine Country Club is a lush, fenced-in green space that includes a separate section for little dogs. This dog park is privately owned, and all five acres of it are surrounded by a six-foot fence in case your dog fancies themselves a Houdini. There are trees, a gazebo, and drinking water in the park, and a membership is required to enter.

Centennial Park

Less than a half-hour drive west of Hobart gets you to Munster, Indiana and the Centennial Dog Park. Located in Munster's southern quadrant, Centennial Dog Park is a three-acre dog park with big and small dog enclosures. Like most Indiana dog parks, Centennial Dog Park requires a membership, and you can also purchase a memorial bone to be displayed at the park to honor your dog and contribute to the park's maintenance. The park has obstacle equipment, drinking water, seating, and waste disposal items. Every year on the last day of pool season, your dog can also take a dip in the pool at Centennial Park.