Central Dog Park

Excellent dog park! I highly recommend. Henry the whippet recommends this Park as well. Woof! Like Share Response from the owner 4 months ago Dear Dar and Henry the whippet, Thank you so much for your review. We are so glad you both enjoyed the park. Hope you are able to visit again soon.

I work near this location and I like to eat lunch and read here. It is always busy. People bring their dogs all the time. It is part of carmel clay parks and is well cared for. You need to purchase a badge? To access the different dog runs. Depending on size of your pet they have options. Restrooms are nice and clean. There is a large grassy area and a covered picnic tables. Nice escape. Like Share Response from the owner a year ago We're thrilled you enjoy the space, Brad!

Very nice dog park! We were on the waiting list for about a year and a half before getting accepted but once you get in it’s a fantastic facility. I just wish there was more small dogs, it’s such a huge area but very few small dogs are there. 1 Share Response from the owner 2 years ago Tyler, thank you for leaving a five-star review! We are thrilled you and your pup enjoy the dog park 😊 …

The best dog park I’ve ever been to. Clean, and has everything you need. So far, all the dogs have been friendly with watchful owners. We love it! 4 Share Response from the owner 3 years ago We are so glad you and the furry friends love it!

No mention of being private. I am from out of town and woman was very rude and wouldn't let me dogs in to run around for a bit. Like Share Response from the owner a year ago Hi Kimberly! We’re sorry to hear about your experience. Central Dog Park is a private space, and a membership is required to use the off-leash dog area. We understand this may not have been clearly communicated, and we’ll work to improve that. Thanks for your feedback!

Park is absolutely gorgeous and well groomed, but it is NOT a public park. My dog and I arrived at the same time as someone else, so she kindly held the gate open for me. I didn’t notice the teeny fine print sign that said this was a membership only park. My dog started acting up, so when it came time for us to leave I couldn’t open the door because I wasn’t a member and didn’t have a pass. My dog and I were LOCKED INSIDE the park for an uncomfortable amount of time. I felt some animosity from the other owners there ~rightly so, bc they went through a lengthy process to gain access to this park (including DNA testing) and my dog and I just waltzed right in. Great park, but it needs to have better signs or be open to the public.

We (especially my dog!) love this park! It’s the best, hands down. It’s worth the wait if you are on the waitlist. 2 Share Response from the owner 3 years ago Thank you so much for your review! We are paw-sitively thrilled that you both love it! :)

I love bringing my dog here! Even when the dog park is packed it is expansive enough that we can still spread out! The owners take responsibility for their dogs and overall it's a great experience! Like Share Response from the owner 5 years ago We're so happy to hear you enjoy the dog park. Thanks for sharing, Drew!

This looks fabulous BUT, you cannot get in without a membership!

Seemed ok-ish. Went at 9am on a Sunday and there were maybe 3 dogs total there. The low rating stems from what appears to be an insanely expensive fee (for a dog park). ~$204/year. $60 fee and $12/month. Most parks I’ve seen are $30-$70 range. “DNA” testing and all the associate paperwork are required as well. Having just relocated to the area there are cheaper, better dog parks out there. If you want to get in, just tailgate someone as you’re walking your dogs to try it out. Each experience varies. 1 Share Response from the owner a year ago Sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet your expectations, Adam. Thank you for your feedback. We want to clarify that DNA testing helps ensure that pet owners pick up after their pets, with fines for non-compliance, which contributes

The park is not free. You have to have a membership to get in which isn’t clearly posted anywhere. Didn’t actually get to go into the dog park but from the looks of it, it’s not bad. The people there that I assume work there had little to no information on how much a membership was or where to get one. Don’t recommend to be honest. The bathroom might have been free though so I guess if you have to go that’s a good reason to stop there Like Share Response from the owner 2 years ago Hi Ashley, thank you for sharing your experience. Central Dog Park is a membership-based park. You can find additional information on our website, https://www.carmelclayparks.com/parks/central-dog-park/.

My dog is so happt.Because every weekend me and my dog coming for this park. 2 Share Response from the owner 4 years ago We're so happy to hear that! Thanks, Lindsay.

We were on the wait-list for over a year but got our key fob & membership today! I appreciate the fact that membership is limited and I'm thrilled to finally be a member. We spent some time at the park today and our little dogs loved it! It is a beautiful space that we will definitely utilize! 1 Share Response from the owner 2 years ago Thank you so much! We are so glad you are enjoying your membership!

While I certainly appreciate the need to keep dog parks healthy and safe, it was a disappointment to not be able to enjoy this space as a membership was required for entry. We were traveling and had not come prepared with a complete inoculation record. 3 Share Response from the owner 5 years ago Thanks for sharing, Kathleen.

Amazing huge facility with bathrooms (for people) and water (for both people and dogs). Lots of places to sit. Completely fenced with a special area for small dogs. The wooded section is completely fenced in also, so your pup can free-roam the trails. Also, it’s open until 9:00PM which is great for post-dinner time shenanigans. (Members only) Like Share Response from the owner 4 months ago Thank you so much for the review, we are so glad you and your pup enjoyed the park.

My dog really enjoys this park. The wide variety of dogs there has helped our dog learn how to better interact with other dogs. Where he was initially more aggressive, he has leaned "how it works" and to play in a calmer manner. We see other dogs figuring it out as well. so please be patient. The rules on cleaning up after your dog initially seem a bit strict, but everyone I have talked with agrees that it is worth the effort to keep the park clean. Especially like that there is a patch of woods for the dogs to run through, for some variety and a shady place on at hot day. 2 Share Response from the owner 6 years ago We're so happy to hear that you and your dog enjoy Central Dog Park! Thank you so much for the kind words and review. We hope to see you and your pup there again soon!

Sadly, you have to provide all kinds of documents and go through a whole process to get a membership to enter. Unfortunately I'm here for about a month or two and it's not possible for me to go through the process to take my dog here in that time. I've never actually seen dog parks locked down like fort Knox as they are here in Indiana anywhere else in the country. It's really unfortunate, I understand paying mobile fees or day passes like other states do to maintain the park, All of the dog parks requiring memberships and key cards though, like they're some kind of fancy gym and not just a fenced area for dogs to socialize and play is really quite sad. If you're not a local or here for a really extended period of time forget it. Playground No playground Restrooms There is a restroom, probably need a key card to use it though. Dog-friendliness I'm not sure I consider a place that doesn't allow majority of dogs in "dog friendly" so I'm going to say it's not.

This is a private dog park. Not useful to folks on road trips. I wish there was a day rate or some way to accommodate people that took a detour to let their dog play and now find out they’ve wasted time. 3 Share Response from the owner 2 years ago Thank you so much for your feedback! We will pass this suggestion along to our management team.

It’s always empty. I’ve never seen more than 5 dogs here at a maximum, but usually it’s bone dry. People pay for this?!?! Why is there a waiting list over 18 months long if nobody’s here?

Just now got our membership. This is an excellent dog park. There is a separate small dog area. The park is well-maintained and clean. Leave it to Carmel to put thought and effort into making a nice park for dogs. 3 Share Response from the owner 3 years ago Thank you so much for your review! We try to maintain a paw-fect park for our furry friends!