Visitors from Lawrence often tell us how much they and their dogs enjoy the time they spend in Beverly's Pet Campus Bark Park. The fully-enclosed, 4-acre park allows them freedom and security rarely found at public parks and facilities.

However, we understand that not everyone can come to the Fishers campus as often as they would like. To help our friends in Lawrence find outdoor alternatives to Beverly's Bark Park that they can enjoy with their pets a little closer to home, we provide information about local parks they can visit when they can't make it to Beverly's Pet Campus, as well as local resources, such as Pet Stores, veterinary care, dog adoption and pet rescue services, and dog-friendly events throughout Indiana.

Dog-Friendly Parks near Lawrence

One of the crowning jewels of Lawrence is its massive parks system. Lawrence parks are well kept, beautiful attractions that showcase the beauty and majesty of the Central Indiana countryside. Each Lawrence park has its own special allure and its own list of amenities and facilities.

Fort Harrison State Park

Fort Harrison State Park encompasses a large portion of the northeast Indianapolis area. It  is the largest park in the area, covering 1,700 acres of woodland, open green spaces, lakes, waterways, hiking, biking, and walking trails, and other amenities. Picnic tables, shelter houses, and more make Fort Harrison State Park a great place to visit.

Harrison Community Park

Harrison Community Park is located just south of Fort Harrison State Park and is a center of the whole community. Here, avid fans of Lawrence sports can find a variety of arenas, including tennis courts, baseball diamonds, soccer fields, volleyball courts, and more. This is where many Lawrence events take place, including the Lawrence 4th Fest and Lawrence Community Day.

Lawrence Area Pet Stores

Lawrence Area Veterinary and Emergency Services

Dog Adoption, Pet Rescue Services and Dog-Friendly Events

About Lawrence, Indiana

Lawrence, Indiana is located just a few miles northeast of downtown Lawrence and is one of only four “excluded cities” in Marion County, meaning that the town maintains its own governing bodies.

Thanks to its army past the City of Lawrence is a rich fabric of multicultural threads woven into the finished cloth known as community. Very few communities in America with a population of 40,000 have citizens that can experience such a rich multicultural experience as do citizens of Lawrence. For people who firmly believe in “one world” Lawrence is the perfect place to live, work, play and raise a family. 

For more information, visit the City of Lawrence web site. (opens in new window)