Dog-Friendly Activities in Morris, IL

There are 7 dog-friendly activities in Morris. 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 Morris.

Tag-A-Long Dog Park

Morris, IL

Tag-A-Long Dog Park Tag-A-Long Dog Park, located on 10 acres in Morris, IL, is a fenced park featuring separate areas for small and large dogs to enjoy some off-leash exercise. Amenities include shade, benches and a covered shelter with one picnic table. There's also a dog wash station and lights to continue playing into the evening. See Details

Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area

Morris, IL

Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area Dogs are welcome at Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area in Morris, IL, where you can experience a taste of the past among the scenic prairie surroundings. The area is described as still looking like it did 160 years ago, covered in tall prairie grasses and flowering plants. You can bring Fido with you on one of the many trails. There are seven miles of pet-friendly trails to choose from, including the Tall Grass Nature Trail and Prairie View Trail, stretching for 3.5 miles through farm and marshland. See Details

Gebhard Woods State Park

Morris, IL

Gebhard Woods State Park Dogs are welcome at Gebhard Woods State Park in Morris, IL, one of Illinois' most popular and pet-friendly parks. The 30-acres that make up Gebhard Woods are bordered on the south by the Illinois & Michigan Canal and to the north by Nettle Creek. There are lots of luscious trees that share the area, including walnut, oak, ash, maple, sycamore, hawthorn, and cottonwood, contributing to the diversified landscape you'll witness when you're snacking in one of the five picnic areas dotted around the park. You and Fido will be pleased to know that just over a footbridge from the park is the Illinois & Michigan Canal trail, a 61 mile trail on the old canal towpath that weaves alongside plenty of varied and beautiful landscape. See Details

Illinois & Michigan Canal State Trail

Morris, IL

Illinois & Michigan Canal State Trail The Illinois & Michigan Canal State Trail is a multi-use trail preserved from a historic canal towpath that's a great place to walk Fido in Morris! The map below shows a trailhead where you can pick up the Illinois & Michigan Canal State 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

TA Morris

Morris, IL

TA Morris TA Morris in Morris, IL, is a pet-friendly travel stop. This location has a dedicated area for pets that need some exercise or a rest break. Waste bags and trash receptacles are also available for easy cleanup. TA and Petro Travel Stores also carry a variety of pet care products. See Details

Kayak Morris

Morris, IL

Kayak Morris Kayak Morris is a dog-friendly adventure company in Morris, IL, offering high-quality kayaks for rent near Chicago, guided kayak tours, and primitive camping at locations in Morris and Starved Rock. Guided tours are offered on weekends and holidays. Kayak rentals are available seven days a week from May through Labor Day. This have tandem kayaks that can hold two people and one dog under 40 lbs, or one person and one dog of any size. See Details

Love's Travel Stop Morris

Morris, IL

Love's Travel Stop Morris Love's Travel Stop is a gas station and rest area in Morris, IL. This pet-friendly location has a fully-fenced dog park with separate sections for small and large pups, trash receptacles, benches and a table. Features of this pit stop also include Hardee's, private showers, a laundry facility, Wi-Fi, tire services and more. 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

Veterans Dog Park

Minooka, IL

Veterans Dog Park Fido has been invited to play at Veterans Dog Park in Minooka, IL. This off-leash area welcomes both large and small dogs to roam freely. The park features statues that honor the United States Armed Forces, as well as beautifully landscaped areas. Visitors can enjoy grassy spaces, a pavilion and a concrete walking loop inside. See Details

Webb Chevy Plainfield

Plainfield, IL

Webb Chevy Plainfield Leashed dogs are welcome to join their humans at Webb Chevy Plainfield, a pet-friendly new and used car dealership in Plainfield, IL. Fido may be able to help sniff out great deals on a new vehicle. See Details

Silver Springs State Fish and Wildlife Area

Yorkville, IL

Silver Springs State Fish and Wildlife Area The pet-friendly Silver Springs State Fish and Wildlife Area in Yorkville, IL, spans 1,350 acres and is named after its natural spring. Visitors can enjoy the park's majestic oaks, prairie grasslands, and the scenic Fox River, along with small manmade lakes. The area offers activities like picnicking, fishing, hiking, and winter sports, making it an ideal destination for both exercise and nature enthusiasts. Dogs are welcome as long as they're leashed and cleaned up after. See Details

Illini State Park

Marseilles, IL

Illini State Park Leashed dogs are allowed at Illini State Park in Marseilles, IL, where families often gather for hikes and picnics. You and Fido are welcome to explore this pet-friendly natural space that's home to a variety of wildlife. When you're done exploring the wooded trails and taking in the scenic river views, you can have a rest at one of the picnic areas like River Meadows, adjacent to the Illinois River. See Details

Dollinger Family Farm

Channahon, IL

Dollinger Family Farm Dollinger Family Farm is a seasonal, dog-friendly attraction in Channahon, IL. The farm opens in the fall season for guests to enjoy the corn maze, pumpkin patch, play areas, farm animals, hay rides and more with their leashed pup. There's a farm store with fall and Halloween items, farm-fresh honey made from the bees on the farm, jars of their famous pickles, and other unique items. They also have homemade baked goods, fudge, kettle corn, and meal options like pizza, burgers and hotdogs. See Details

Richard Young Forest Preserve

Yorkville, IL

Richard Young Forest Preserve Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners at Richard Young Forest Preserve in Yorkville, IL. This pet-friendly recreation area features a moderately challenging, 1.3-mile loop trail that visitors can complete while taking in views of the peaceful forest. See Details

Clow Stephens Dog Park

Plainfield, IL

Clow Stephens Dog Park Clow Stephens Dog Park in Plainfield, IL, is a great place for Fido to get some exercise and socialize with other furry friends. The park features separate areas for small and large dogs. See Details

Illinois & Michigan Canal State Trail

Marseilles, IL

Illinois & Michigan Canal State Trail The Illinois & Michigan Canal State Trail is a multi-use trail preserved from a historic canal towpath that's a great place to walk Fido in Marseilles! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Illinois & Michigan Canal State 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

Petro Wilmington

Wilmington, IL

Petro Wilmington Petro Wilmington in Wilmington, IL, is a pet-friendly travel stop where Fido can stretch his legs. This location has a dedicated area for pets that need some exercise or a rest break. Waste bags and trash receptacles are also available for easy cleanup. TA and Petro Travel Stores also carry a variety of pet care products. See Details

Des Plaines State Fish and Wildlife Area

Wilmington, IL

Des Plaines State Fish and Wildlife Area Des Plaines State Fish and Wildlife Area in Wilmington, IL, is dog friendly. Fido is welcome to join you on the pet-friendly trails that wind around the flowing rivers and natural prairie land in this 5,000-acre park. With over 200 acres of water in the park, there are plenty of angling and recreational opportunities. The scenery is made up of farmland, woodland, swampland, and prairie. For dogs who prefer to remain firmly on dry land, there are a number of picnic spots with views over the water. See Details

Illinois & Michigan Canal State Trail

Channahon, IL

Illinois & Michigan Canal State Trail The Illinois & Michigan Canal State Trail is a multi-use trail preserved from a historic canal towpath that's a great place to walk Fido in Channahon! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Illinois & Michigan Canal State 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

Love's Travel Stop

Channahon, IL

Love's Travel Stop Love's Travel Stop in Channahon, IL, is a dog-friendly gas station and rest area. Across America, you'll find Love's Travel Stops that offer facilities for traveling canines. This location has a fully-fenced dog park with a convenient waste station. See Details