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Dog Friendly Activities in Chicago, IL

There are 109 dog friendly activities in Chicago. Use the links below to get an overview of each one, see pictures, print directions, and even read reviews from other dog owners. Coming from out of town? Get a discounted rate on pet friendly hotels in Chicago.

Pet Friendly Montrose Dog Beach

Montrose Dog Beach

Montrose Dog Beach

The Montrose Dog Beach is Chicago's first legal off-leash beach. Located on the Northwest corner of Montrose Beach, this area is fenced and offers free dog waste bags and a dog-wash area. Montrose Dog Beach is open during all regular Chicago Park District hours, but morning hours are the most popular. DFA tags are required for all dogs.

Pet Friendly Mercury's Canine Cruise

Mercury's Canine Cruise

Mercury's Canine Cruise

Mercury's Canine Cruise is a dog-friendly boat tour in Chicago IL. Bring your pooch on a leash and enjoy quality time with your dog while cruising on Chicago's waterways. Sit back, relax and soak in the city as you enjoy a lively narration of Chicago’s rich history and architectural marvels with dog-friendly highlights. Keep your dog on your lap, in a seat or on the deck. The dog cruise boat offers plenty of safe outdoor seating, water bowls and a special newspaper-lined restroom for your pet. Enjoy a great day out of doors with your favorite companion. Reserve your tickets online or at the ticket office. Tickets available online or dockside day-of. Tours run seasonally so be sure to check their website for current schedule.

Nordstrom

Nordstrom in Chicago, IL, is pet friendly. Leashed dogs are allowed inside this shop located inside the Shops at Northbridge. They sell a variety of clothing, shoes and accessories.

Gangsters and Ghosts Tours

Gangsters and Ghosts Tours

'Gangsters and Ghosts Tours' is a pet-friendly Airbnb Experience hosted by Stevie. You and Fido will venture out on a historically-based walking tour of Chicago's Loop Vice District, highlighting the gangsters, their crimes and deals, and ghost stories of the area's past. The experience lasts 2 hours and can accommodate up to 20 guests of all ages. Rates start at $35 per person.

Seadog Cruises Chicago by Hornblower

Seadog Cruises Chicago by Hornblower

You and your pooch can see the Windy City from the water aboard a Seadog Cruises Chicago by Hornblower speedboat. Departing from Navy Pier, Seadog Cruises offers a variety of dog-friendly event tours throughout the year. Check their website for a current schedule of SeaDog cruises.

Belmont Harbor Dog Friendly Area

Belmont Harbor Dog Friendly Area

Belmont Harbor Dog Friendly Area is a small fenced beach for dogs in Chicago, IL. You can bring Fido with you to enjoy the sand and have a paddle. This pet-friendly area is popular among visitors to the area who want to enjoy a beach with their dog.

Jackson Bark

Jackson Bark is a dog park located in Jackson Park, just south of the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago, IL. The fenced park features agility equipment and toys for Fido to enjoy.

Winnemac Park

Pets are welcome to play on-leash at Winnemac Park in Chicago, IL. This park is packed with fun recreational facilities including a scenic prairie garden and nature trail, three softball fields, a soccer field and walkways.

Shoreline Sightseeing

Shoreline Sightseeing

Bring Fido aboard one of the dog-friendly Shoreline Cruises boats in Chicago, IL, for a trip on Lake Michigan or the Chicago River. Well-behaved, leashed pets are welcome on classic lake cruises and architecture cruises. The classic lake cruise will highlight historic lakefront sights and attractions along Lake Michigan. The architecture cruise will take you down the Chicago River to see buildings such as Tribune Tower, Wrigley Building, Trump Tower, Marina City and more. Dogs are not permitted on special event cruises or on fireworks cruises. Cruises depart from multiple locations depending on cruise and time. Call or visit website for exact departure location.

Grant Park Dog Friendly Area

Grant Park Dog Friendly Area

Bring your pet to play off-leash at Grant Park Dog Friendly Area in Chicago, IL. This 18,000 square-foot fenced dog park is in Chicago's famous Grant Park. You will need to get yourself a permit to use the park and have the required vaccinations to do this.

Navy Pier

Navy Pier in Chicago, IL, is often referred to as Chicago's lakefront playground. Dogs are welcome at the outdoor common areas of Navy Pier. Some merchants and tours providers along Navy Pier permit dogs to join their humans. There are also pet-friendly restaurants along Navy Pier.

Valley Line Trail

Valley Line Trail

The Valley Line Trail is one of 1600 rail-trails supported by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, a nonprofit organization that is working to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors. Previously an unused railroad corridor, this "rail-trail" is now a great place to walk Fido in Chicago! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Valley Line Trail. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. For more detailed trail information, please visit TrailLink.com.

Wiggly Field

Wiggly Field in Chicago, IL, is a public dog park that boasts a fenced-in area, doggie water fountains, waste bags and a double gate to prevent escapes. Wiggly Field is located within Noethling Playlot Park, so there's plenty of places to explore nearby too.

Challenger Park Dog Friendly Area

Challenger Park Dog Friendly Area

Fido can socialize and get some exercise at the Challenger Park Dog Friendly Area in Chicago, IL. Dogs will love to run and play off-leash at this fenced, dog-friendly area inside Challenger Park.

Kayak Chicago

Come paddle with your best friend on a kayak at Kayak Chicago in Chicago, IL. We will start you out with an orientation, teaching paddle strokes, safety and rules of the water. Bring a doggie life jacket and you can enjoy the water together. The kayaks are very stable sit-on-tops, so your dog can sit or stand on the boat.

The Chi-Town Showdown Scavenger Hunt

The Chi-Town Showdown Scavenger Hunt

'The Chi-Town Showdown Scavenger Hunt' is a pet-friendly Airbnb Experience hosted by Kat & Alan. Discover Chicago on a scavenger hunt with your pooch. First, receive instructions and warm up for the event. Then, depart with your dog on a tour of the sights and sounds of Chi-town. Take part in fun activities and complete clues along the way. The experience lasts 2 hours and can accommodate up to 30 guests of all ages. Rates start at $25 per person.

Fred Anderson Dog Park

Fred Anderson Dog Park

Architecturally structured dog park named for Chicago Jazz musician and owner of the Velvet Lounge, the Fred Anderson Dog Park is part of the Chicago Park District in Chicago, IL. Located in the South Loop, this park features separate areas for small and large dogs, as well as spouting fountains in the summer and a performance area.

Chicago Lakefront Trail

Chicago Lakefront Trail

The Chicago Lakefront Trail is a multi-use trail that's a great place to walk Fido in Chicago! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Chicago Lakefront Trail. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. For more detailed trail information, please visit TrailLink.com.

Chicago Riverwalk

Chicago Riverwalk

Chicago Riverwalk in Chicago, IL, is dog friendly. This pedestrian waterfront hike spans from Lake Shore Drive to Lake Street in downtown Chicago, encompassing restaurants, a public art gallery and a museum right on the riverwalk.

Mt. Greenwood Park

Mt. Greenwood Park

Leashed pets are welcome to join you at Mt. Greenwood Park, a public park in Chicago, IL. This pet-friendly area has green space and a playground.

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