Broad Ripple Park — Attraction in Indianapolis

rating is for the dog park, I love the actual park

The Broad Ripple Dog Park is not safe or sanitary, even at non-peak times. I’ve had a membership to this dog park since the beginning of the year, and almost every time I go I see someone’s dog get attacked. Owners oftentimes do not stop their dog from attacking; I’ve seen several people have to defend their dog from someone else’s. Owners do not prevent their dogs from crowding the front gate, which is very anxiety inducing for anyone/any dog entering the park. Last time it was me leaving in tears as my dog got attacked almost immediately after stepping through the gate. Since getting the pass, I have met others who had to stop going here as well because their dog was developing anxiety and aggression from exposure to this park.

The dog park itself is often muddy and unclean. When I paid for the pass, I was asked to “pick up two piles” when cleaning up after my dog because there is so much poop everywhere. I have never had an issue taking my dog to a dog park, but I don’t feel safe taking my dog here anymore. I’m disappointed after paying the $75 fee in lieu of going to the alternative dog park that I had been going to, which is a bit farther away but the same price for much more space and peace of mind. I wish I had paid more attention to the red flags before it was my dog...

I would like to clarify that I am a nanny and I often go on outings with the kids without joining in on the fun. With that being said, today at Broad Ripple Pool, I brought TWO (2) of the kids to swim and they charge me for 2 kids and 1 adult because "I'm taking up space by using their chairs." This is abs and unacceptable. The bowling alley or sky zone doesn't charge parents for sitting while the kids play so why charge me for watch my kids have fun? They don't offer food, a splash pad or shade outside the two umbrellas they have. I wouldn't recommend this for your family. & $40/person for the family membership is unreasonable. I don't know who is overseeing this facility now but it was not ran like this...

A great deal of planning, community input, and dedicated effort have clearly been poured into this park. Far more than a static green space, Broad Ripple Park is a public treasure trove of outdoor (and indoor) recreation. Although some of the amenities require sign in rotas or membership to make use of them, these restrictions are obviously there to protect these phenomenal resources and ensure they continue to benefit the local community for many years to come. In my brief time visiting the park, I found many great ideas, implemented well, which I would desperately love to bring to my own hometown. If you find yourself with a free afternoon, you would be well served to see this park...