Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Fairland, IN

Bring Fido to hike the dog-friendly trail winding through Holliday Park in Indianapolis, IN. This beautiful 94-acre park gives access to the White River and is popular with families, photographers and walkers.

Fort Harrison State Park is dog-friendly. Formerly the site of Fort Benjamin Harrison, the park features a Citizen's Military Training Camp, Civilian Conservation Corps camp and a World War II prisoner of war camp. As well as being a wander back through time, there are plenty of trails you can actually wander with Fido to enjoy the natural beauty of the park. Pups are welcome on all of the trails, as long as they are on a leash under six feet and you clean up any mess after them.

Leashed dogs are welcome on the pet-friendly Indianapolis Cultural Trail in Indianapolis. The pathway seamlessly connects neighborhoods, cultural districts and entertainment amenities while serving as the downtown hub for central Indiana’s vast greenway system. Remember to clean up after Fido and watch out for bikers that also frequent the trail.

Leashed pups are welcome at Indianapolis Art Center Artspark in Indianapolis. This pet-friendly art space brings art, artists and the community together through interactive sculptures in an open–air setting. You and Fido can explore the 9.5-acres of interactive sculptures designed to stimulate all the senses.

The Central Canal Towpath is a multi-use trail preserved from a historic canal towpath that's a great place to walk Fido in Indianapolis! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the trail. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. For more detailed trail information, please visit TrailLink.com.

Riley Park & Splash Pad in Greenfield, IN is dog-friendly. This 40-acre park is a great place to get fresh air with Fido, and visitors will find plenty of open grass to play with their canine companion. Amenities include picnic tables and pads, restrooms, paved waking trails, and water fountains. Riley Park is a popular spot for tennis, swimming, skating, walking, and fishing on nearby Brandywine Creek.

Fido can join you for a walk or a picnic at dog-friendly Beckenholdt Park in Greenfield, IN. This community park welcomes leashed dogs to walk a mix of paved and unpaved trails with you. Additional amenities include picnic tables, charcoal grills, water fountains, and restrooms, as well as fishing and bird-watching opportunities. The park also features a members-only dog park for off-leash exercise.

Visitors can experience a protected piece of nature in an urban environment at Marott Woods Nature Preserve in Indianapolis, IN. The preserve offers unpaved, dog-friendly walking trails through its 99.2 acres of old-growth hardwoods and wildflowers.

Take Fido for a walk through nature at Meltzer Woods in Shelbyville, IN. This nature preserve sits on 60 acres and features a dog-friendly hiking trail and several small streams. The hiking trail winds through one of the last remaining pieces of old-growth forests in Indiana. Some of the trees in Meltzer Woods date all the way back to the 1600s!

Leashed dogs are welcome to join you on the pet-friendly Schoen Creek Trail, located within Fort Harrison State Park, in Indianapolis, IN. This 3.1-mile loop trail is wooded and features native plant and animal species for you to spot with your furry friend.

The pet-friendly Atterbury Fish & Wildlife Area in Edinburgh, IN spans 4,950 acres, offering diverse outdoor recreational opportunities, including hiking, fishing, hunting, foraging, bird and wildlife watching. The scenic natural landscape even offers areas for dogs to run off leash, though they'll need to be registered for wild game hunting. Dogs must be leashed in all other areas - a map is located below for reference.

Furry friends visiting Shelbyville, IN, are invited to join their owners at Blue River Memorial Park. This pet-friendly 186-acre recreation space features fun for the whole family, from a dog park and walking trails to a playground and sports fields. Canines must be leashed unless within the designated dog park area.

The Tracy Trail is one of 1600 rail-trails supported by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, a nonprofit organization that is working to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors. Previously an unused railroad corridor, this "rail-trail" is now a great place to walk Fido in Greenwood! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Tracy Trail. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. For more detailed trail information, please visit TrailLink.com.

The Pennsy Trail is one of 1600 rail-trails supported by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, a nonprofit organization that is working to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors. Previously an unused railroad corridor, this "rail-trail" is now a great place to walk Fido in Greenfield! The map below shows a trailhead where you can pick up the Pennsy Trail. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. For more detailed trail information, please visit TrailLink.com.

Sugar Creek Township Park is a pet-friendly community spot in New Palestine, IN. Your furry friend is welcome to tag along to explore the area. Amenities include a fitness trail, a disc golf course, a dog park and picnic spots. Please ensure Fido remains on a leash when not in the dog area.

Lawrence Creek Nature Preserve, located within Fort Harrison State Park in Indianapolis, IN, offers dog-friendly walking trails. Follow park’s signs to Lawrence Creek or Walnut trailhead parking areas. Both trails go through the preserve; Walnut is a multi-use trail, and Lawrence Creek is a hiking trail.

Take Fido for a walk through nature at Jacob Schramm Nature Preserve in New Palestine, IN. The preserve is set upon 30 acres of dense woods surrounded by flat farmland. The pet-friendly hiking trails will take you through mature trees such as American beech, hickory, elm and more. Dogs must be leashed on the trails.