Dog-Friendly Activities in Kouts, IN

Dunns Bridge County Park is pet-friendly. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners on a pleasant walk alongside and over the Kankakee River. The centerpiece is a locally legendary bridge that is said to have been either constructed out of steel beams salvaged from the 1893 Colombian Worlds Fair in Chicago or was built using pieces of the original Ferris Wheel from the 1904 Worlds Fair. Either way, it's a historical sight to behold for you and your pooch. Dunns Bridge County Park is best accessed during daylight hours.

Connect with nature and Fido on the dog-friendly trails at Gabis Arboretum & Gardens in Valparaiso, IN. The Arboretum is part of the Purdue Northwest University and serves as a place for education, conservation and engagement. Please leash and clean up after your pets on the trails.

Woodland Dog Park in Portage, IN has two separate fenced sections for large and small dogs. Visitors will find shade trees, bench seating and fun agility equipment and obstacles to entertain athletic pups.

Coffee Creek Preserve is a pet-friendly destination in Chesterton, IN. Your leashed four-legged family member can tag along as you explore the area. The preserve has over 5 miles of trails that wind through the woods along the creek, beginning with a boardwalk and then meandering through the forest, crossing seven charming bridges along the way.

DICK'S Sporting Goods at Porters Vale Shopping Center in Valparaiso, IN, is pet friendly. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are invited to browse the store alongside their owners. This chain sports store features a range of products from camping equipment and apparel to weights and accessories.

Bark Park at Bluhm County Park is a leash-free dog exercise area in Westville, IN. This 3-acre fenced park is an ideal spot to let Fido run and burn off his energy. Registration and the purchase of an annual or daily permit is required. Fees are paid on site. Owners must present their No-Leash Dog Permit upon request.

Deep River County Park is pet-friendly. Bring your pooch to this Hobart park for a walk on paved trails that lead to historic buildings like a grist mill, lakes, woodland and more. Dogs must be kept on a leash during their visit. Deep River County Park is open every day of the week from 7am until sunset.

Garwood Orchards in La Porte, IN has been a family farming business since 1831. This pet-friendly seasonal attraction welcomes leashed dogs to join their owners for a morning or afternoon picking apples. Well-behaved pets are welcome to hop aboard the tractor that will bring visitors out to the Upick orchard. Note that dogs aren't permitted in the market and must remain out of the berry and vegetable plant areas.

The Oak Savannah 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 Hobart! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Oak Savannah 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.

Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor pet-friendly table at Ironwood Brewing Company, a brewery in Valparaiso, IN. Enjoy a variety of craft beers like IPAs, porters, lagers and more, brewed using local ingredients. Please note that table service isn’t available, so Fido will need to wait outside while you place your order inside.

Cressmoor Prairie Nature Preserve features a .78-mile, dog-friendly trail through the rare, black-soil prairie in Hobart, IN. Please note that portions of the trail can have standing water during seasonally wet periods of the year. Late summer through fall is the best time to visit. Please keep Fido leashed.

Allow Fido to expend his energy at the large off-leash dog run in Lurh Park, La Porte, IN. Outside of the enclosed dog run, visitors will find a nature center, two picnic pavilions, a playground, a workout area, and walking trails.

Sunset Hill Farm County Park is a pet-friendly recreational area in Valparaiso, IN. Situated on 238 acres, this natural area on a former farm is home to wonderful wooded trails to explore with your leashed pooch. Dog owners are reminded to clean up after pups.

Love's Travel Stop is a dog-friendly gas station and rest stop in Demotte, IN. This location features a dog park, 24 hour RV-friendly parking, Wi-Fi, and propane tank exchange for travelers who need to stock up or rest with their pups. Fido is welcome to play in the fenced-in, off-leash dog park with picnic tables.

Well-behaved, leashed dogs are invited to visit Best Buy in Valparaiso, IN. This pet-friendly chain electronics store offers a range of products, from computers and appliances to video games and security systems.

Tollestone Dunes Trail in Portage, IN is dog friendly. This quiet pathway is home to lots of trees along the way, perfect for a long exercise even on hot days. Leashed dogs are welcome, as long as they are cleaned up after and kept under control around other hikers.

Brookdale Park is pet-friendly. Bring your leashed pooch to this small park to explore pathways that circle a grassy field, structures and a fishing pond. Pause for a while at the picnic tables in the field. Visitors are reminded to clean up any mess that is left behind. Brookdale Park is best accessed during daylight hours.

Grand Kankakee Marsh Co Park is pet-friendly. Located on the Kankakee River, this natural habitat for deer herds, ducks and other wildlife can be explored on a variety of nature trails. Dogs must be kept on leashes and cleaned up after. Trails are closed during hunting season (Mid-September-Mid-February). Grand Kankakee Marsh Co Park can be accessed every day of the week from 7am until sunset.

Leashed dogs are welcome to enjoy a walk with you at pet-friendly Creekside Park in Valparaiso, IN. This community park is home to a multi-use trail system with over 13 miles of soft surface paths for biking, hiking and walking. The park is open dawn to dusk seven days a week.

Three Rivers County Park is pet-friendly. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners on a walk on the 1.5 mile paved pathway that leads around the lake. Pause along the way for a picnic with your pup. Three Rivers County Park is open every day of the week from 7am until sunset.