Dog Playground. Open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. The facility will be open 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. daily. In order to enjoy Pawster Park Pooch Playground, all dogs are required to have a Pooch Pass. To obtain your Pass, stop by the Parks and Recreation Department Main Office any weekday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Department Administrative Office is at 705 East State Street, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46805. (260) 427-6000. Dog Owners must show proof of rabies, Distemper, and Parvo vaccinations to obtain passes. Passes must be visibly attached to your dog’s collar at all times. Location: Foster Park West, Winchester Road.

6 acre park with 2 main areas plus agility equipment. Location: 6794 Webster St. Directions: I-75 to Little York Rd, East to Webster St. South on Webster, park is on the left.

Hancock Park District in Findlay, Ohio. Description: Well fenced 2 acres of grass with benches & picnic tables inside the area; Water Hydrant inside, ‘Time-Out Pen’ inside for those who misbehave; donated Toys a-plenty; Mature & young Trees provide shade; very well maintained! NOTE: Your Dogs *MUST* be pre-REGISTERED with Vet Records provided and a $10 annual fee paid in ADVANCE! Please NOTE: This well maintained Dog Park comes with a SMALL Price! You MUST fill out the pre-Registration form (available at: http://www.hancockparks.com/dogpark-app.pdf … it’s a.pdf file you can *print*) Fill it out and send a COPY of the Dog’s latest Vet Record showing yearly vaccinations and a CURRENT Rabies receipt; along with the Yearly Fee of $10 – which covers up to THREE Dogs. PLEASE ~ do NOT try to ‘sneak in’ – the gate is LOCKED and there are Park Rangers PATROLLING 24/7 who will demand you show them your Permit Card … Trespassers can be arrested and fined a lot more than $10!! Location: 16000 Township Road 208. (in Marion Township; Hancock County). Directions: RiverBend Park is southeast of downtown Findlay; and about 1/2 mile north of the North East Corner of the Findlay Reservoir. From OH-568; turn SOUTH on ‘Marion Township Road 241’; cross a rickety bridge to the STOP sign; turn LEFT (east) on ‘Township Road 208’ and follow it past the Ranger Station on the left and around a 90 degree right turn. ENTER the first driveway on the RIGHT at ‘The LODGE’ – a large new rental Pavilion. The Dog Park is on the right just behind Picnic Pavilion #7. BEST Bet is to use http://www.MapQuest.com and enter [16000 Township Road 208] [Findlay] [OH}] [45840] to see a detailed map of the area … The narrow Township roads twist & turn but keep the same number/name through multiple changes of direction… *print* the map! GPS users enter: N 41~ 01.981 and W 083~ 33.662.

1.5 acres, fenced, double gated, running water, picnic table, children’s park outside gate, benches. Location: Greene County Fairgrounds, Xenia Ohio.

This 3 acre park is available for Francis Kennels customer. It is easy to become a customer-a simple paid bath and you are a customer! All dogs must have their vaccinations to be a customer along with the security of knowing your dog has played with the others in the park. No more surprise arrivals. Open from dusk to dawn with a nominal membership fee. Location: 1984 Lower Bellbrook Rd. Directions: From Xenia, take Lower Bellbrook Rd out of Xenia approximately 4 miles. From Bellbrook, take 725 out of Bellbrook towards Spring Valley. Make a left on Lower Bellbrook Rd and travel 3 miles. Francis Kennels will be on your left.

Free dog park in Centerville, Ohio. Two large areas for 25 lbs and over and less than 25 lb dogs. Several benches and a few picnic tables in dog area, water not provided yet. Location: 1790 East Social Row Rd./11111 Gebhart Rd. Directions: Take Social Row off of Route 48 south of Centerville east about a mile and the park will be to your left (south) off of Social Row. The dogpark is in the southwest corner of the park.

6 Acre Private Off-Leash Dog Park: Completely fenced, 5 open acres for dogs to run play, a one acre swimming pond, agility equipment, picnic area, area for dogs with ‘dynamic personality’, small dog area, open 7 days a week, year round. A portion of your membership fee will be donated to local animal charities. All dogs MUST be spayed or neutered, and up to date on vaccinations. Bark Til Dark is the ONLY private off-leash dog park in Central Ohio that is open 7 days a week, year round. Location: 1277 Hills-Miller Road. Directions: Route 23 North (exactly 2 miles past downtown Delaware), turn left on Hills-Miller Road. Located between Rt 23 and Troy Road.

Open dog area swimming allowed in designated area. Darby Bend Lakes, the new water recreational area, features 3 beautiful lakes. Visitors can enjoy trails, fishing, canoeing, kayaking and picnicking. There is even a dog-swimming area for your pet. Location: 3225 Plain City-Georgesville Road. Directions: To Darby Bend Lakes (2755 Amity Road, Hilliard): From I-270, take I-70 west to the West Jefferson / Plain City exit, turn right onto Plain City-Georgesville Road / State Route 142. Go about 2.25 miles to Lucas Road (passing the main park entrance) and turn right. Go across Big Darby Creek and turn right at the stop sign onto Amity Road. Entrance is about 0.5 miles on right.

Leash free dog park. 2 fenced in areas. A small dog section 25lbs and under and a large dog section. Location: 2375 E. Harding Hwy.

Darree Fields Park. The dog park offers both a small and large dog area for dogs to run, play and roam. The total space is two acres and the large breed area has a walking area for owners. In addition, there are benches, a picnic table and trash cans. The City has also designed a box where residents can donate plastic grocery store bags for reuse in pet waste removal operations. Location: Cosgray and Shier Rings Rd. in Darree Fields Park. Directions: Cosgray and Shier Rings Rd. in Darree Fields Park.

4 acres fenced in, off leash, pond w/ fountain for doggy swimming, small/elderly dog area, brick walk around the entire park, drinking water for dogs, 33 trees inside park; beautiful park; only bark park in Hamilton County. Location: 11787 E. 131st St. Directions: Go east on 131st Street from HW37 in Fishers. Park is about 4 min. down on right hand side before you get to Marilyn Rd. Call 317-577-BARK for more information.

Location: VOA Park, Cox Road. Free parking. Separate areas for small and large dogs. Benches. VOA park has a walking trail, soccer and baseball fields, etc. Directions: Interstate 75 North to Tylersville Rd. exit. Turn right onto Tylersville Rd. Turn left onto Cox Road, (at Target store). Drive past strip mall and enter park. Take your first right and follow the road around the perimeter of the park until you reach the dog area.

A fenced 1/2 acre of doggy heaven. Benches, picnic tables, mutt mitts, trash, double gate, tall shady trees, and parking available. VERY SWAMPY after rain showers (be prepared with towels and blankets!), however, I understand sand pits & water fountain are being installed. 1/4 the size of Mt. Airy Dog Park. My understanding is that it is brand new (Deerfield Township Parks & Recreation own & operate it), so at this time, fewer dogs visit. More of a place to let your dog run free then to expect dog socialization… hopefully that will change as more people become aware of Dog Run’s existence! Located in Schappacher Park on Old Irwin Simpson Road (can’t miss it). Directions: From I-71 just north of I-275, get off at the Fields-Ertle/Mason-Montgomery Exit (exit 19). Take Mason-Montgomery Road North just past the shopping area. Turn right on Old Irwin Simpson Road. Schappacher Park is on your left. The dog run can be easily seen by its tall green chain link fence.

Small dog area, large dog area, water dog area. Location: http://www.alumcreekdogpark.com/uploads/acdpmap.pdf.

Off leashed enclosed dog park in Delaware with separate large, small and water dog area. Location: Hollenback Rd. Directions: From the Polaris Parkway exit from 71 heading north, take Polaris Parkway heading west (turn left from the exit ramp) to Old State Rd. Take Old State north (turn right) to Hollenback Rd.. Take Hollenback Rd. east (turn right) and look for the Alum Creek Dog park on the left just past the boat storage area and before you get to the Marina.

Large & Small dog parks! There are two fenced off areas one with a little over two acres and one with a little over one acre for the large and small animals. There are two benches for resting while your pet is playing, and the parking is at the veterinarian parking lot adjacent to the park as well as the high school parking lot just across the road. ‘Please under no circumstances park at the adjoining Ms. Michelle’s Day Care facility. The owner has concerns regarding the safety of her children and the use of the daycare parking lot for the loading and unloading of animals.’ This park has been built totally by donations from many pet lovers in the area. The park is fenced and has the necessary tools for you to clean up from your pet with plastic bags, trash cans and the like. Location: Corner of 22/3 and Morrow Cozedale Road, across from Little Miami High School. Directions: North on State Highway 22/3 from State Highway 48. Park in High school or Veterinarian’s parking lot.

Busy park with 1.2m track around lake. Dogs must be under control and you must pick up waste. Fishing and dog swimming in the same area. Please be careful of fishing hooks. Location: 5858 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH 43235. Directions: From intersection of Routes 315 and 161 take Olentangy River Road south for about 0.5 mile. Park entrance is on left hand side of road opposite Greenridge Road.