The dog park is located in a gated area accessible only by driving to 8725 Fall Creek Road on the north side of the state park. It is not reachable from the main park entrance because of its location on the north side of Fall Creek, and will not impact other visitor activities inside the park. The Fort Harrison State Park Dog Park is not affiliated with any other local dog parks.
The dog park has three separate fenced play areas. None have dog size restrictions. There is a portable restroom for humans located in the parking lot.
Platoon Run play area is the closest play area to Fall Creek Road. With about 3.6 acres, it has a few large shade trees and woods at the west end. It has a water station, benches and a waste station. There is a shelter and a fireplace that is used by dog owners when visiting with their pet(s). Several pieces of agility equipment will be added in 2017.
Herrin Hill play area is about 1.3 acres and is in the middle of the dog park. It is mostly open grass with some shade. Herrin Hill also has a water station, benches and waste stations.
Brigade Landing play area is about 5 acres and includes a pond, a dog beach and a rugged, wooded "adventure" area for exploration. It is open from April 1 - Oct. 31, beginning in 2017. The pond and beach in Brigade Landing are ONLY FOR DOGS; not for fishing or human swimming.
Photo Credits: Indiana DNR Website, City of Lawrence