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    Dog Friendly Activities in Des Plaines, IL

    There are 2 dog friendly activities in Des Plaines, and 200 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 Des Plaines.

    Pet Friendly Beck Lake Dog Park

    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
    Pet Friendly St. Martin's Episcopal Church

    St. Martin's Episcopal Church

    Des Plaines, IL
    St. Martin's Episcopal Church St. Martin's Episcopal Church in Des Plaines, IL, is a pet-friendly, welcoming church filled with pet lovers and empty-nesters. Come find the tradition you have been missing and make some new friends, including dogs. Pet blessings are performed annually. Be sure to check their website for service times. See Details

    Mercury's Canine Cruise

    Chicago, IL
    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. See Details

    Seadog Cruises Chicago by Hornblower

    Chicago, IL
    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. See Details

    Shoreline Sightseeing

    Chicago, IL
    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. See Details

    Montrose Dog Beach

    Chicago, IL
    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. 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

    Chicago Riverwalk

    Chicago, IL
    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. See Details

    Naperville Riverwalk

    Naperville, IL
    Naperville Riverwalk Naperville Riverwalk in Naperville, IL, features 1.75 miles of brick paths, fountains, bridges, meeting and event places, outdoor sculpture and artwork, recreational facilities, and celebratory memorials. Leashed dogs are welcome on the Walk, and there is plenty of shade and water spigots available along the way. Great place unwind and relax. Nearby Riverwalk Cafe welcomes dogs on their patio and offers a simple doggie menu. See Details

    Nordstrom

    Chicago, IL
    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. See Details

    Whiskey Hill Brewing Company

    Westmont, IL
    Whiskey Hill Brewing Company Whiskey Hill Brewing Company, formerly known as Myths and Legends, is a dog-friendly brewery in Westmont, IL. You and Fido are welcome to enjoy this brewery together, inside and out. There's a lively taproom inside, featuring a number of craft brews that have been created on the premises. Food trucks and other entertainment are scheduled throughout the year. Check their website for current offerings. See Details

    Prairie Wolf Dog Park

    Lake Forest, IL
    Prairie Wolf Dog Park Prairie Wolf Dog Park in Lake Forest, IL is a 44-acre pet-friendly area which is ideal for off-leash play. The spacious fully-fenced park has different terrain and the surrounding area features walking trails and a pond for pups to enjoy during their visit. A Lake Forest County dog park permit is required to access Prairie Wolf Dog Park. This area can become muddy after heavy rainfall. See Details

    Lakewood Dog Park

    Wauconda, IL
    Lakewood Dog Park Lakewood Dog Park in Wauconda, IL, is a great place for Fido to run and play off-leash. The area features swimmng, grassy areas, walking paths and more. A permit is required for entry and can be purchased online. See Details

    Schiller Woods

    Schiller Park, IL
    Schiller Woods Schiller Woods is a dog-friendly pond and park located in Schiller Park, IL, on the Des Plaines Trail. Fido is welcome to join you, as long as he remains on-leash at all times. This park offers multiple picnic groves, hiking, bicycling, and cross-country skiing. Please note that dogs are not allowed on the Model Airplane Flying Field, on the property. See Details

    BeerShop

    Oak Park, IL
    BeerShop Featuring sixteen lines of revolving beer on tap and over two-hundred-and-fifty different packaged beers, BeerShop in Oak Park, IL, is dog friendly. Packaged beer can be consumed at the shop, next to your leashed canine companion, or you can grab a beer to go. BeerShop also serves a limited amount of cider, wine, non-alcoholic beverages, and coffee and pastry (on the weekends). This relaxed space encourages guests to order food from its restaurant neighbors, or order from the occasional food truck on the property. See Details

    Navy Pier

    Chicago, IL
    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. 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

    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

    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

    Fred Anderson Dog Park

    Chicago, IL
    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. See Details
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