Paws on the Sand

Home › Indiana › Indiana State Parks: pet rules › Fort Harrison State Park trails

Fort Harrison State Park trails

Indianapolis, Indiana · Indiana State Parks: pet rules

Dogs on a leash all year

Wooded trails along Fall Creek on Indianapolis' northeast side.

Source: Indiana DNR, Pet rules at Indiana State Parks. Checked October 29, 2026.

Follow the signs at the trailhead: parks can close areas to dogs for wildlife.

Show on the map

Indiana State Parks: pet rules: the rule in full

Pets must be on a leash of 6 feet or less, or caged, everywhere in the park, and attended at all times; pet fences aren't allowed. No pets at swimming pools, on beaches (unless designated for pets), in rented recreation buildings, public buildings, or the Pioneer Village at Spring Mill State Park.

Nearby beaches