Dog-Friendly Activities in Bluffton, IN

Located in Bluffton, IN, Ouabache State Park is a dog-friendly recreation area with hiking trails and access to Kunkel Lake. You and your leashed companion can explore five different trails, varying from easy to moderate. The longest trail is the Ouabache Trail, taking you across lots of interesting footbridges and a self-guided nature tour with an opportunity for wildlife viewing.

Bring Fido along while you shop at the pet-friendly Habegger's Ace of Bluffton, IN. This hardware store features aisles stocked full of hand & power tools, painting essentials, outdoor supplies, cleaning products, and more. Dogs are welcome as long as they're well-behaved and leashed.

Leashed pups can join you on a shopping trip to Family Center Farm & Home, a dog-friendly chain store in Bluffton, IN. Shop a variety of supplies for farm, home, and even pet supplies like pet food, treats, health care, and accessories.

A members-only dog park, Pawster Park in Fort Wayne, IN, is a fenced space for Fido to socialize and play. The dog park is located in Foster Park West and features a large grassy area with play structures, and ground-level water fountains for dogs. A Pooch Pass is required for entry. Please stop by Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Department at 705 East State Street or complete an online form prior to visiting.

The Rivergreenway is a multi-use trail that's a great place to walk Fido in Fort Wayne! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Rivergreenway. 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.

Bring Fido on a day trip to Fox Island County Park, a dog-friendly recreation area in Fort Wayne, IN. The park offers pond access and an opportunity for pups to swim, fishing, grilling, plus a playground and bird observatory.

The Tipsy Glass Winery is a rural, boutique winery that is dog friendly in Bryant, IN. They offer a variety of wines by the glass or bottle, including 20-25 dry, sweet, grape, and fruit wines. They also serve a couple cheese boards to enjoy with your drink. Bring your leashed pup along on the patio or large lawn. They occasionally offer food trucks and live music outside.

Fogwell Forest Nature Preserve in Fort Wayne, IN, offers a dog-friendly walking trail through prairie and woodland habitats.

Bring Fido along while you shop at the pet-friendly Habegger's Ace of Berne, IN. This family-owned hardware store features aisles stocked full of hand and power tools, lumber and building supplies, painting essentials, outdoor gear, cleaning products and more. Dogs are welcome as long as they're well-behaved and leashed.

Loblolly Marsh Nature Preserve is a 475-acre area in Bryant, IN, with 3.5 miles of dog-friendly trails near marsh, forest, and prairie lands, as well as a ¼ mile ADA handicapped-accessible trail with benches.

Leashed dogs are welcome at Baltzell-Lenhart Woods Nature Preserve in Decatur, IN. This pet-friendly, 37-acre natural space features a 3/4 mile nature trail and a small parking area.