Dog Friendly Activities in Downers Grove, IL

There’s 1 dog friendly activity in Downers Grove, and 128 more nearby. 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 Downers Grove.

The Home Depot

Downers Grove, IL

The Home Depot Home Depot is pet-friendly. Bring your dog along to hang out at this home goods store in Stockton, where items for your house and garden are available. Leashed dogs are welcome inside to help you sniff out the best deals. See Details

Whalon Lake Dog Park

Naperville, IL

Whalon Lake Dog Park The Forest Preserve District of Will County's 8-acre fenced Whalon Lake Dog Park provides an exercise area where dogs can run free. Located in Naperville, IL, the dog park features a smaller 2.5-acre area for dogs under 30 pounds, and a shelter and benches provide comfort for the canines' human companions. A permit is required for use. Other amenities at Whalon Lake include multi-purpose trails, picnic shelters, and access to an 80-acre lake for boating and fishing. See Details

Katherine Legge Memorial Park Off-Leash Area

Hinsdale, IL

Katherine Legge Memorial Park Off-Leash Area Dogs are welcome to run and play off-leash during designated hours at the Katherine Legge Memorial Park Off-Leash Area in Hinsdale, IL, which includes a large grassy area with a small stream. Park users with dogs must use the parking lot off County Line Road, west lot near the KLM Lodge. Dogs are only permitted north of the creek and must remain on leash until they are north of the creek. Dogs must stay leashed and use the area west of the paved path to travel to the north end of the park. Dogs are NOT permitted in other areas of the park, even if they are leashed. No more than two dogs per handler are permitted. See Details

Green Valley Forest Preserve Off-Leash Dog Area

Naperville, IL

Green Valley Forest Preserve Off-Leash Dog Area Fido can run and play at Green Valley Forest Preserve Off-Leash Dog Area, a pet-friendly area in Naperville, IL. The park features separate areas for small and large dogs. Leashed dogs are allowed in other areas of the preserve. See Details

Mayslake Forest Preserve Dog Park

Oak Brook, IL

Mayslake Forest Preserve Dog Park Mayslake Forest Preserve Dog Park in Oak Brook, IL, is a large, fenced off-leash park renowned for its friendly community of pet owners. Includes covered picnic tables, mulch ground cover, and a portable restroom. There are two separate sections for small and large dogs to enjoy. An annual pass or daily permit for each dog is required to use the facility. See Details

Beck Lake Dog Park

Des Plaines, IL

Beck Lake Dog Park Beck Lake Dog Park is a massive, 44-acre fenced dog park that includes wide open fields, trails, drinking fountains, training enclosures, and even a swimming pond. Annual membership and key fob are required. See Details

SpringBrook Prairie Dog Park

Naperville, IL

SpringBrook Prairie Dog Park Dogs with valid Forest Preserve District permits can enjoy the dog park at Springbrook Prairie in Naperville, IL. Owners must have their dogs’ permits in their possession when in the off-leash area. Applications for annual and daily permits are available through Visitor Services. Dogs must be on leashes no greater than 10 feet in length in all other areas of the preserve, including the parking lots See Details

Wag 'N Paddle

Naperville, IL

Wag 'N Paddle Wag 'N Paddle is an indoor climate-controlled park and heated swimming pool designed for dogs in Naperville, IL. This pet-friendly park is perfect for pooches who love to paddle and play. The 9,000-square-feet park is monitored by staff to make sure dogs and their owners are on their best behavior. In addition to providing a pool and park to play in, they also offer a number of swimming classes in the pool for senior dogs and training sessions with qualified dog trainers for all levels of pooch in the park too. Fido can gain unlimited access to the indoor dog park for a membership fee, and for for an extra fee can enjoy private swimming sessions. There are a number of other pricing options available on their website for regular and one-time users. See Details

Yorktown Center

Lombard, IL

Yorktown Center Yorktown Center is a popular dog-friendly shopping center in Chicago’s Western Suburbs in Lombard, IL. Shoppers and their four-legged friends can enjoy a fun shopping and dining experience year-round. In addition to letting you shop with your best friend, restaurants located within Yorktown Center will also allow shoppers to dine alfresco with their pooches on their dog-friendly patios, and the Center has comfort stations throughout the mall that contain bags, wipes and garbage cans for shoppers' convenience. See Details

Hammel Woods Dog Park

Shorewood, IL

Hammel Woods Dog Park Hammel Woods Dog Park in Shorewood, IL, provides an exercise area where dogs can run free. A shelter and benches provide comfort for the canines' human companions. A permit is required for use of the Dog Park. Other amenities at Hammel Woods include multi-purpose trails, campsites, picnic shelters, and access to the DuPage River for canoeing/kayaking and fishing. See Details

Valley Line Trail

Chicago, IL

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. See Details

Hawk Hollow Preserve

Bartlett, IL

Hawk Hollow Preserve Hawk Hollow Preserve in Bartlett, IL, offers 34 acres of off-leash area for dogs to enjoy along with a three-mile multipurpose trail connecting to trails in Mallard Lake and West Branch forest preserves. A permit is required for off-leash use. Dogs must be leashed in all other areas of the pet-friendly preserve. The area is open during regular preserve hours. See Details

Messenger Marsh Dog Park

Homer Glen, IL

Messenger Marsh Dog Park The Forest Preserve District of Will County's 5-acre fenced Messenger Marsh Dog Park provides an exercise area where dogs can run free in Homer Glen, IL. The dog park also features a smaller 1-acre park for dogs under 30 pounds. A shelter and benches provide comfort for human companions. A permit is required for use of the dog park. Other amenities at Messenger Marsh include a picnic shelter and multi-use trails suitable for equestrians. Located on South Bell Road, about 0.25-mile South of 159th Street. See Details

Community Bark West

Glenview, IL

Community Bark West Community Bark West in Glenview, IL, is a 6-acre off-leash park with electronic key entry, benches, shade and a separate small dog area. The park is located within Community Park West. Dogs are welcome in the surrounding park area, as long as they are leashed. See Details

East Branch Forest Preserve Off Leash Dog Area

Glendale Heights, IL

East Branch Forest Preserve Off Leash Dog Area Pets will love to play off-leash in the designated area of the beautiful East Branch Forest Preserve Off Leash Dog Area in Glendale Heights, IL. The park has trails and a lake where pets can take a dip. Be careful as the area is not fenced. A permit is required for entry. See Details

Spring Avenue Dog Park

Glen Ellyn, IL

Spring Avenue Dog Park Spring Avenue Dog Park in Glen Ellyn, IL, is a fenced, off-leash dog park conveniently located in Glen Ellyn Park. A permit is required for use and can be purchased from the Spring Avenue Recreation Center. The dog park features a large open play area, swipe card entry for security, disposal bags and receptacles, picnic tables, benches and free parking. See Details

Bremen Grove Off Leash Area

Tinley Park, IL

Bremen Grove Off Leash Area Dog-friendly Bremen Grove Off Leash Area is located in Tinley Park, IL. The park is fully fenced, has a secure double gated entrance, and two separate areas for small and large breed dogs. Please bring your own water for Fido. See Details

Bo's Run

Hoffman Estates, IL

Bo's Run Bo's Run in Hoffman Estates, IL, is a fully fenced off-leash dog park that includes water, agility equipment, benches and a keypad entry. There are 2-acres of field for dogs to enjoy with 5-foot tall fences. The park also features separate areas for small and large dogs. Memberships are required for entry and can be purchased online. See Details

Fullersburg Woods

Oak Brook, IL

Fullersburg Woods Fullersburg Woods is a Du Page County Forest Preserve with miles of multipurpose trails open to bicyclers, horseback riders, cross-country skiers, hikers and dog walkers in Oak Brook, IL. There is a section where dogs are not permitted because it is home to a lot of wildlife (signs are posted). You are expected to leash your dog, pick up after him, and keep him from swimming in Salt Creek. There are some water fountains, but you will want to bring your own water bowl for Fido. See Details

Phillips Park Dog Park

Aurora, IL

Phillips Park Dog Park Phillips Park Dog Park in Aurora, IL, is a 3-acre gated facility that offers dogs a place to play, with a separate "time out" area for excited pups to wind down. The park also features agility equipment. See Details