Bark Park (at Creek Ridge County Park)

The Bark Park is a paid dog park located within the Creek Ridge County Park in Michigan City, Indiana. In addition to the dog park, this 112-acre county park is home to a variety of nature trails, a playground, a disc golf course, picnic areas, public restrooms, and much more. This highly-rated dog park is equipped with agility obstacles that dogs are welcome to train on and benches for owners to relax on as they watch their pooches play. 

Patrons can also enjoy fishing at the Trail Creek. The various scenic trails that run throughout the park can feature sightings of deer, rabbits, raccoons, and fox. The annual membership fees are $30 per dog for LaPorte County residents, $40 for non-residents and $10 for each additional dog. Dog owners can also purchase a daily pass which costs $3 for residents and $4 for non-residents. 

The fully secure and fenced Bark Park at Creek Ridge County Park is three-and-a-quarter acres in size and provides plenty of space for canines to explore and exercise off-leash. The park’s layout is made up of a single, open space area for dogs of all breeds and sizes to enjoy. 

While this is great for canine socialization as there are various breeds that your canine buddy can make friends with, it is not the ideal park for smaller or timid dogs who cannot keep up with the larger hounds. The Bark Park at Creek Ridge County Park reminds owners that your dog must be sociable with other dogs or they are not allowed at the park.

At this Bark Park, the surface consists of grass and soil, so packing a towel is a must to prevent your car from getting soiled on the way back home, especially on a rainy day, when the ground can get muddy. There are tall, mature trees growing throughout the entire park so finding shade too cool off in is a breeze. 

The Bark Park at Creek Ridge County Park does provide free dog waste bags in dispensers, and they have conveniently located trash cans as well. This helps make sure this park remains clean and poop-free. Also at the park, there are some amazing trails owners can take their leashed pooches on if they are looking for more exercise.