Dog walking in Lanesville

Old Louisville

Although it may sound kind of crazy to go to another state to take your pup to a dog park, the Old Louisville Dog Run in Kentucky is only a twenty-mile drive from Lanesville. This park is an incredible place for all pooches. It has a giant green space for dogs to run and play and even a kiddie pool for pups! In addition, this dog park also has water bowls, dog toys, and many amenities. You can leave everything, including doggie poop bags and leashes, at home. Just take your pooch and watch him run and play!

Cherokee Seneca

Also located in Louisville, Kentucky are two more parks that you can take your pooch to -- Dog Hill and Cherokee Park. As you may have guessed, one of these parks is a dog park -- Dog Hill. This off-leash park is often called a doggie heaven by pet owners who frequent the park. Although it is not fenced, it is a huge park with plenty of open space. When you're done at this park, head to Cherokee Park. This beautiful, fully landscaped park has plenty of picnic areas, a scenic walking path and a lake. It is one of the most beautiful parks in the area.

White Cloud

The best part about living in Indiana is the natural beauty that surrounds each and every town. The Harrison-Crawford State Forest is a large group of protected forests almost forty square miles in size. This huge nature preserve has plenty of beauty, greenery and trees where you and your pooch can walk, hike, run and get some fresh air. Just make sure you take your own food and water and doggie poop bags. In addition, it is important to keep your pup on a leash, because the forest is incredibly large and it's way too easy for your pup to get lost.

Cherokee Gardens

Cherokee Gardens in Louisville is home to beautiful houses and quiet sidewalks perfect for a walk. Sometimes, though, you just have to get your pup out of the house and let them run wild and free. If you feel like your pooch is getting a little stir crazy, drive half an hour to Cochran Hill Dog Run in Louisville. This wonderful park is a pawesome place to take your dog to run and play. It is a large park with many trees for shade and even a gazebo. The park is always full of other pooches so your pup will get to make friends and socialize. Just make sure you take your own poop bags.

Williams

Although Hoosier National Forest is approximately an hour away from Lanesville, the drive is well worth it. This gigantic forest has four large sections spanning approximately 202,814 acres. You will find an abundance of trails for hiking and walking, as well as campgrounds and scenic views. According to locals, the forest has beautiful weather year-round and plenty of open space and hidden paths to explore. Consider making a weekend of it and camping out with a good book and plenty of snacks. Always remember to keep your pup on a leash at all times. You don't want to spend a weekend searching for your lost pooch!