Is a key tag required?

Yes. Registration through the City of Lawrence parks department issues the tag, and there is no signup at the gate.

Not entirely. One reviewer reports the lock is loose enough that people get in and out without a tag.

Often not. Two reviewers describe arriving to an empty yard, which is fine for a dog that wants space and less so for one that wants company.

At the entrance, yes. The strip just inside the gate has no grass and turns into a mud channel after rain.

Is there water at Waggin' Tails Bark Park?

Yes. A combination dog-and-human drinking fountain sits on site, alongside a few benches.

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Waggin' Tails Bark Park

City of Lawrence's key-tag bark park, big footprint and a dog-and-human water fountain

3 · Our score

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About this park

Waggin' Tails is a fenced bark park run by the City of Lawrence parks department on Indy's northeast side, entered with a registered key tag. The footprint is large with a combo dog-and-human water fountain and a few benches; on quieter days dogs may have the place to themselves.

Amenities

Off-leash Fenced Water Parking Benches

Waggin' Tails Bark Park reviews

What visitors consistently say

The highlights

The combination dog-and-human water fountain gets a specific call-out, and the yard is big enough that a handful of dogs still feels roomy. The flip side is how often Waggin' Tails sits empty, which suits some dogs and frustrates others.

Best for

Large dogs High-energy

Before you go

Register with City of Lawrence parks to get a key tag before showing up; there is no on-site signup. Skip the entrance area after heavy rain, where one reviewer notes the no-grass strip turns into a mud channel.

Frequently asked

Is a key tag required?: Yes. Registration through the City of Lawrence parks department issues the tag, and there is no signup at the gate.
Is the gate secure?: Not entirely. One reviewer reports the lock is loose enough that people get in and out without a tag.
Is it busy?: Often not. Two reviewers describe arriving to an empty yard, which is fine for a dog that wants space and less so for one that wants company.
Does it get muddy?: At the entrance, yes. The strip just inside the gate has no grass and turns into a mud channel after rain.
Is there water at Waggin' Tails Bark Park?: Yes. A combination dog-and-human drinking fountain sits on site, alongside a few benches.