Shades State Park, Waveland
7751 S 890 W, Waveland, IN 47989
3,082 acres · 15 miles of trails
Shades State Park near Waveland features sandstone canyons with shaded trails for leashed dogs, excluding the Trail 2 ladder section. Amenities include water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans. Avoid restricted areas for safety.
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- Park
- Shades State Park, Waveland
- Type
- State park
- Location
- Waveland, Indiana
- Coordinates
- 39.9381, -87.0894
- Size
- 3,082 acres
- Trail miles
- 15
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.8 / 5 (1,240 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.9 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.8 from 1,240 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 3,082 acres of room
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Dog policy
Sandstone canyon state park. Leashed dogs welcome on most trails (NOT Trail 2 ladder section).
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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