The Niles Ave. Dog Park location is South Bend's first Dog Park, a pilot program moved to fruition by the local neighborhood and Dog Park Advocates in downtown and the near northeast area. The park is a safe, fun and inviting environment for dogs and their owners. Please beware this is a use-at-your-own-risk, unmonitored facility. [...]

This neighborhood park has seen some beautiful improvements! With a brand new playground, seating and basketball court installed in 2019, there have also been some safety improvements. These include a thru-street removal with a new turnaround for traffic, curbs and additional drainage. In addition, brand new landscaping and trees were planted throughout.