If you have a four-legged best friend, you are no doubt in the market for dog parks, and South Bend has them in spades. When you are ready to let your pooch run loose, pick the park that works for you, but we encourage you to give them all a try – your dog might have a favorite.
The Niles Ave. Dog Park was the city’s first, and it’s part of a pilot program that neighborhoods in the northeast area and downtown dog enthusiasts brought to life. This impressive park boasts a welcoming environment for you and your pup. The facility has areas for large and small dogs, and each boasts amenities that bolster dog fun and socialization, including agility training equipment and water spigots. Niles Ave. Dog Park is adjacent to the inviting East Side Trail Walk, making it extremely well located.
The Rum Village Dog Park was started by the same initiative that brought you Niles Dog Park. While it offers the same kinds of canine amenities, it is a hidden gem in Rum Village Park. This beautifully wooded park sports diverse wildlife, including deer, foxes, and an impressive bird population. If you want to get back to nature with your dog, Rum Village Dog Park is the place for you.
The Bark Park is open from 7 AM to 6:30 PM every day, and you and your four-legged friend can both hang out – or you can drop Spot off for day camp or concierge services that include dog sitting and light grooming. The Bark Park has plenty to offer, including:
Prices vary depending on the services you’re looking for, and you’ll need to bring proof of your furry friend’s vaccinations. At the end of Fido’s stay, he’ll receive a report card that proves how extra special he truly is.
As one reviewer put it, Sari Asher Memorial Dog Park is beautiful, spacious, and shady with plenty of places to sit. The park has water fountains for you and your pup, inviting faux fire hydrants, and a fenced-in play area that is sure to delight.
ValPAWraiso is a private dog park that offers yearly memberships for reasonable rates and sports two lush spaces for large dogs and a separate one for smaller breeds. Once you pass through the welcoming archway with its paw-print bricks, you’ll appreciate the pavilions and concrete paths, public restrooms, drinking fountains for man and dog, paw wash, and agility equipment for your mate.
Unfortunately, not all dog owners take their responsibility to protect others from bites and attacks as seriously as they should. If you or someone you care about was bitten by a dog that’s not your own and that was not provoked, you may have legal recourse if the dog’s owner knew or should have known that the dog was aggressive to begin with. Dog bites are serious injuries that are very susceptible to infection and can lead to dangerous secondary health concerns. In your dog bite claim, you can seek fair compensation for each of the following that apply to your situation:
While dog parks are fun places to go, there is always the risk that someone else’s dog will be unpredictable and bite you. If this ever happens, discuss your legal options with a South Bend dog bite lawyer right away.
If someone else’s dog leaves you injured, the focused Indiana dog bite attorneys at Blackburn Romey recognize how serious your situation is and dedicate their practice to employing the full force of their impressive legal skill and experience in pursuit of your claim’s most favorable resolution. Our well-respected legal team is on your side and here to help, so please don’t put off reaching out and contacting us for more information today.
Blackburn Romey founding partner Tom Blackburn graduated with honors receiving a degree from Indiana University at the Robert H. McKinney School of Law. Initiating his legal career in 1977, he has been active in practicing law and currently serves as a member of the Indiana State Bar Association on the Ethics and Advertising Committees, the American Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, as a board member at the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, and as an appointed member of the Executive Committee for the State of Indiana for the National Trial Lawyers Association.
