Dog Friendly Activities in Forest City, IL

There’s 1 dog friendly activity in Forest City, and 8 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 Forest City.

Pet Friendly Sand Ridge State Forest
Sand Ridge State Forest Leashed dogs are welcome at Sand Ridge State Forest in Forest City and Topeka, IL. This 7,200-acre pet-friendly forest is the largest state forest in Illinois and is an island in a sea of agriculture. This park is paradise for dogs who love to explore, with 44 miles of marked trails, that vary in length from 1.5 miles to 15 miles, and 120 miles of fire lanes that can double as hiking trails. See Details
Pet Friendly Happy Tails Dog Park
Happy Tails Dog Park Fido can play off-leash at Happy Tails Dog Park in Pekin, IL. Located along Court Street and Coal Car Drive in pet-friendly Mineral Springs Park, this fenced dog park features a separate section for small dogs, shade, mature trees and a community canine water station. This dog park is even lit for evening play sessions. See Details
River Trail of Illinois (Carl Bud Schmitt Trail) The River Trail of Illinois (Carl Bud Schmitt 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 East Peoria! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the River Trail of Illinois (Carl Bud Schmitt 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
Pekin Park Bike Trail The Pekin Park Bike 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 Pekin! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Pekin Park Bike 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
Banner Marsh State Fish and Wildlife Area Leashed dogs are allowed to join their humans at Banner Marsh State Fish and Wildlife Area in Canton, IL. This pet-friendly outdoor space has a number of picnic areas near the water, as well as boating, fishing and hunting opportunities. Please note that this is a popular spot for hunting dogs to train and conduct field trials. See Details
Rice Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area Leashed dogs are welcome at Rice Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area, a pet-friendly outdoor space in Canton, IL. This park provides a stop-over for migrating waterfowl, so birding is popular during certain times of the year. Fishing and hunting are also very popular, and there are plenty of trails and scenic picnic spots to enjoy with Fido. See Details
Fort Crevecoeur Fort Crevecoeur is a pet-friendly state park in Creve Coeur, IL. Bring Fido with you while you explore the historic grounds, featuring wooden structures, stone statues, wooded trails, and open fields. Dogs are welcome as long as they're leashed and cleaned up after. See Details
Dickson Mounds Dickson Mounds, a branch of the Illinois State Museum, is a pet-friendly destination listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Lewiston, IL. Fido can join you while you explore the grounds of the historic Native American settlement site and burial mound complex. You'll discover two cemeteries, ten superimposed burial mounds, and a platform mound, all with informational markers. Be mindful that dogs are not allowed in the museum. See Details
Spring Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area Spring Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area is a pet-friendly state park in Manito, IL. Bring Fido with you while you explore some of the 2,032 acres and its recreational opportunities. The lake is 8.5 miles long and includes 18 miles of shoreline, bordered by a sandstone bluff. The park also offers five hiking trails, including the 2.5-mile Stage Coach Road, the half-mile Deer Run, and the Whispering Pine with separate trails of half a mile, 1.5 miles, and 2.5 miles. Dogs are welcome as long as they're leashed and cleaned up after. See Details
Forest City, IL, US