Paul Ruster Park
11300 Prospect St, Indianapolis, IN 46239
68 acres
Nestled in Indianapolis, Paul Ruster Park offers a fenced off-leash area amid nature trails for dogs to roam freely. Owners appreciate the ample shade, water stations, parking, restrooms, trash cans, and provided dog bags. Bring water for longer trail walks.
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- Park
- Paul Ruster Park
- Type
- Metropark
- Location
- Indianapolis, Indiana
- Coordinates
- 39.7167, -85.9881
- Size
- 68 acres
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Reactive dogs (fenced), High-energy dogs, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.7 / 5 (820 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 8.3 / 10 — Exceptional
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:Yes
- Off-leash zone:Yes
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:Yes
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.7 from 820 reviewers
- · Off-leash zone
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
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Dog policy
Indianapolis park with off-leash dog area + nature trails.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Dog waste bags
- Parking
- Fully fenced
- Off-leash
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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