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Trails & wildlife · South Vigo County

Ruble Park

Natural trails through woods and grassland, with three published entrances. Pick an entrance and route together before heading into this larger landscape.

What you’ll find.

YOUR VISIT

Plan your visit.

Address
400 East Dallas Drive, Terre Haute, IN 47802East entrance: 8000 South Education Drive, Terre Haute, IN 47802West entrance: 8353 South Cullen Place, Terre Haute, IN 47802
Hours
Daily gate hours are not stated on the reviewed park page. Confirm current access with Vigo County Parks before visiting.
Fees
No admission price is stated on the reviewed park page; verify any special-use or event charges with the county.
Contact
812-462-3392

Managed by
Vigo County Parks & Recreation

Access & getting around.

Contact the park to discuss the route and facilities you need.

Ask about step-free routes, surfaces, slopes, accessible restrooms and construction.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

The useful details.

Choose an entrance

Main: 400 E. Dallas Drive. East: 8000 S. Education Drive. West: 8353 S. Cullen Place. Match your chosen entrance to the official map.

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Trail length & surface

The county lists 11 miles of natural hiking trails through woods and grassland. That is the network total, not one marked loop.

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Access & facilities

A lowland boardwalk and restroom are listed. Parking surfaces, boardwalk approach, slopes and current restroom opening have not been verified.

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Pets

County policy requires a leash of six feet or less and cleanup.

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Source review: 2026-10-09. These are published operator details, not a recent on-site inspection.

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Before you head out.

Check with the operator for weather, maintenance and seasonal changes. This guide does not have a live open/closed feed.

Conditions & notices

A little more about Ruble Park.

Ruble is a walking and wildlife-viewing destination where route choice matters more than a checklist of built attractions. The county describes an extensive natural trail network, so a first visit need not aim to cover it all. Choose an out-and-back or another clearly mapped route that leaves time for the return.

The main, east and west entrances serve different approaches. Tell everyone in your group the entrance you have chosen, save the official map and confirm restroom availability. A boardwalk appears in the amenity list, but that alone does not establish an accessible route from the car park.

Sources & review date

Official source · Reviewed Oct 9, 2026

Supporting source · The park-specific page supplies three entrance addresses, natural trail length and listed facilities; it supersedes the different Dallas Drive number in the general county directory.

Supporting source · County pet policy requires a short leash and cleanup.