Can my dog be off-leash at Paul Ruster Bark Park?

Yes — Paul Ruster Bark Park is off-leash year-round, whenever it's open.

Is Paul Ruster Bark Park fenced?

Yes — Paul Ruster Bark Park is fully enclosed.

Is Paul Ruster Bark Park free?

Paul Ruster Bark Park isn't free — it requires a paid membership or fee to use. Check the official source for current pricing.

Fenced dog park · Warren Township (east side) · 11300 E Prospect St, Indianapolis, IN 46239

Paul Ruster Bark Park

A large fenced bark park on the east side inside wooded Paul Ruster Park, divided into two sections so big and small dogs have their own space, with hiking trails and a fishing pond nearby.

Off-leash · always

Off-leash right now?

Off-leash anytime

Leash-free whenever the spot is open.

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The facts

Off-leash
Off-leash · always
Fenced
Yes — enclosed
Water
None
Size
Large fenced (two size-split sections)
Hours
Off-leash all day · dawn–dusk
Surface
Grass / dirt

Parking & access

Paul Ruster Park lot off E Prospect St.

Good to know

Requires an Indy Parks Pooch Pass ($75/$55/$40 annual, $5 daily, $125 VIP); buy it at the Indianapolis World Sports Park office, 1313 S Post Rd.
Bring Rabies, Parvo, Distemper and Bordetella records; you receive a dog tag and gate-access card.
The on-site pond is for fishing, not dog swimming; it’s a quieter, wooded park, and on-site water is off in winter.

Verified off-leash rules

Rules verified · source: Indy Parks & Recreation