No-Leash Dog Exercise Areas

The “Bark Parks” are a great place to bring your dogs to exercise. The areas are fully fenced in. The “Bark Parks” at Bluhm and Creek Ridge feature many events for the dog to enjoy like; Tire Jump, Dog Walk, Window Jump, Rover Jump Over, Doggie Crawl, King of the Hill, and Pause Table.

Registration and Daily or Annual Permits are required for each dog present. Owners must present their No-Leash Dog Permit upon request. Daily fees and Annual fees are paid on site. Fees collected are divided equally between the Parks Department and Small Animal Shelter for the upkeep of the facility and operational costs.

  • Bluhm County Park (3 acres)
  • Creek Ridge County Park (3.25 acres)
  • Luhr County Park (1 acre)

  • Small Animal Shelter (1 acre)

Rules & Guidelines

You must obey all the posted rules at the facility. Registration and Daily or Annual Permits are required for each dog present.

  • Your dog must be on a leash in the park at all times, except when inside the fenced no-leash facility.

  • All pets must be under owner’s control at all times and are the responsibility and liability exclusively of the owner.

  • Owners are required to have ALL dogs’ vaccinations up to date and current before using the facility.

  • WASTE BAGS ARE FOR USE IN THE DOG PARK ONLY!

Obtaining a La Porte County Park

No-Leash Dog Permit

The daily fee is $3 per dog; the annual fee is $30 for the first dog for La Porte County residents or $40 for out of county residents, plus $10 for each additional dog. Annual permits expire December 31st of registration year.

  • Pay In Person: There is a kiosk at the entrance of each dog park with registration forms and a metal lock box. You just fill out the form, keep the yellow copy for your records, put the payment in the provided envelope, and drop it in the lock box. Easy peasy!
  • Pay by Mail: Registration forms and checks made payable to La Porte County Parks can be mailed to 0185 South Holmesville Road, La Porte, IN 46350.
  • Pay by Phone: Or you can call our office and pay over the phone with Visa or Mastercard (a transaction charge will apply) (219) 325-8315.
  • Daily Pass: If you are just visiting the dog park you can simply drop $3 into the box. You don’t have to fill out a registration form unless you would like to.

*Once the payment is received, you will be mailed the number of dog tags you paid for. The tags are good for the entire year stamped on the tag.