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    Dog Friendly Activities in North Shore, IL

    There are 45 dog friendly activities within 20 miles of North Shore. 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 North Shore.

    Pet Friendly Lakewood Dog Park

    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
    Pet Friendly K-9 Dog Park

    K-9 Dog Park

    Schaumburg, IL
    K-9 Dog Park K-9 Dog Park is a recreation area for pups in Schaumburg, IL. Use of the park is open to dogs at least 6 months old and owners with a registered membership. To become a member, the registration form, waiver and vaccine records must be completed and submitted in person or via email. The park includes a separate area for small and large dogs, an agility course, gazebo, drinking fountains and a swimming pond with a 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

    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

    Harbor Brewing Company

    Lake Villa, IL
    Harbor Brewing Company Dogs are welcome indoors and outdoors at Harbor Brewing Company in Lake Villa, IL. This pet-friendly brewery and taproom offers a weekly rotation of craft brews on tap. Wine, cider and cocktails are also available. Outside food is welcome and food delivery is encouraged with to-go menus of local eateries available at the taproom. Follow their social media for updated events, including dog contests, current beer lists and visiting food trucks. See Details

    Hound Town Dog Park

    Crystal Lake, IL
    Hound Town Dog Park Dogs may romp and play off-leash at Hound Town Dog Park, a 3 acre dog park in Crystal Lake, ID. The park is fenced and located within the Lippold Park Sport Complex. A key card is required for entry and can be purchased at the Administration Office. See Details

    McBark Dog Park

    McHenry, IL
    McBark Dog Park McBark Dog Park in McHenry, IL, is a 4-acre fenced space for Fido to have some off-leash fun. A key card must be purchased in advance from City of McHenry for entry. See Details

    Bark Park

    Lake in the Hills, IL
    Bark Park Bark Park in Lake in the Hills, IL, is a fenced dog park where Fido can exercise and socialize. Bring your pet to play off-leash at this park with shade and drinking water. Permits are required for entry and available through The Village. See Details

    Fox River Trail (IL)

    South Elgin, IL
    Fox River Trail (IL) The Fox River Trail (IL) 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 South Elgin! The map below shows a trailhead where you can pick up the Fox River Trail (IL). 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

    Moraine Hills State Park

    McHenry, IL
    Moraine Hills State Park Dogs are welcome at Moraine Hills State Park. This pet-friendly recreation area in McHenry, IL, is home to all sorts of different wildlife, including red fox, coyote, white-tailed deer, eastern cottontail, mink, opossum, raccoon, and lots of different birds. Located near the Fox River, McHenry Dam, and Lake Defiance; anglers swarm to the area in the hopes of hooking a fresh catch from the water. For those who prefer hiking to fishing, there are more than ten miles of trails, some surfaced with crushed limestone, that wind their way through the park. Alternatively, you can wander on the Fox River Trail, the Leatherleaf Bog Trail, and the 3.7-mile Lake Defiance Trail. The River Road trail is a paved pathway that is ideal for all levels of hikers. Additionally, you'll find ten different day use areas which are ideal for picnics as well, but remember, Fido must remain on a leash wherever they are in the park. See Details

    Schweitzer Woods Forest Preserve

    West Dundee, IL
    Schweitzer Woods Forest Preserve Schweitzer Woods Forest Preserve in West Dundee, IL, is an area where Fido can have a blast playing off-leash in the fenced dog parks. This pet-friendly forest preserve includes 5 acres of grassy spaces and wooded paths. See Details

    Richardson Adventure Farm

    Spring Grove, IL
    Richardson Adventure Farm Richardson Adventure Farm in Spring Grove, IL, is pet friendly during the fall season. They claim to be home to the World's Largest Corn Maze. You and your pooch can also enjoy a wagon ride together, relax in the picnic area and tell a spooky story around the campfire at night. The season runs from September through mid-November. The farm is also open in the spring and summer for the Tulip Festival and then the Sunflower Festival which both welcome leashed dogs. See Details

    Volo Bog

    Ingleside, IL
    Volo Bog Dogs are welcome at Volo Bog, a pet-friendly state recreation area in Ingleside, IL. You are welcome to bring Fido with you all of the trails in the park. The main trail is Tamarack View Trail, a 2.75-mile trail that weaves through woods, wetlands, field, and prairie. You can also check out Deerpath Trail and Prairie View Trail, two miles that lead through old fields, woods, and prairie. Dogs must remain on a leash under six feet for the duration of their visit to the park. Pets are not allowed on the Volo Bog Interpretive Boardwalk Trail. See Details

    Scorched Earth Brewing Company

    Algonquin, IL
    Scorched Earth Brewing Company Well-trained and leashed dogs are welcome to join you for an Old World brewed beer at Scorched Earth Brewing Company in Algonquin, IL! Fido is welcome in the pet-friendly beer garden only, must be cleaned up after, and cannot get on the tables. Scorched Earth is a bring your own food establishment, which encourages deliveries from local restaurants, and occasionally hosts food trucks. See Details

    McHenry Outdoor Theater

    McHenry, IL
    McHenry Outdoor Theater McHenry Outdoor Theater is a dog-friendly drive-in movie theater in McHenry, IL. This nostalgic pastime is still going strong and invites you to bring your pooch along to watch a new release or a classic feature from the comfort of your car. Dog owners are reminded not to disturb other moviegoers by only bringing well-behaved dogs along who don't bark at the exciting scenes. If your dog needs a bathroom break, don't forget to clean up any mess that is left behind. See Details

    Flesk Brewing

    Barrington, IL
    Flesk Brewing Rally your best friend and head out for a beer at Flesk Brewing, a dog-friendly taproom local to Barrington, IL. Fido is welcome inside while you sip a glass of unique signature beer. Sample the "Rubetta", brewed with Montmorency cherries and cinnamon, or "Cafe Day Vol. 5" Imperial Stout with hints of coffee, raspberry and vanilla. On a warm, sunny day, outdoor tables are available and Flesk Brewing frequently host food trucks to satisfy the appetite of their patrons. See Details

    James Pate Philip State Park

    Bartlett, IL
    James Pate Philip State Park Dogs are welcome at James Pate Philip State Park in Bartlett, IL, a 501-acre park made up of prairies and wetlands. Dogs and their owners are only allowed to wander the pet-friendly trail that loops around the park. This popular trail can be used by bikers and dog walkers alike, so be careful for people on two-wheels. Fido must be on a leash under ten feet when on the trail. The park is open every day of the week from one hour after sunrise to one hour after sunset. See Details

    Chain o' Lakes State Park

    Spring Grove, IL
    Chain o' Lakes State Park Chain o' Lakes State Park in Spring Grove, IL, is dog friendly. Pets and their owners are welcome to come and explore this varied and beautiful scenic area. Located among Illinois' largest collection of lakes, the park borders Grass, Marie, and Nippersink. Also joined up to the Fox River, this waterway connects the other seven lakes: Bluff, Fox, Pistakee, Channel, Petite, Catherine, and Redhead in the chain. There are four trail systems for you and Fido to use, including the Nature's Way hiking trail at just over two miles in length; The Pike Marsh North Picnic Area with a shorter, quarter-mile trail; and three other looped trails that vary in length. The best time to visit is fall when the many varieties of trees, including cherry, elm, birch, sumac, and spruce, are all beautifully changing color. See Details

    Veteran Acres Park

    Crystal Lake, IL
    Veteran Acres Park Veteran Acres Park in Crystal Lake, IL, is pet friendly. Bring your pet for a stroll through the hiking trails in this lovely public park. Dogs are welcome as long as they remain on-leash. The park also features restrooms and picnic shelters for your convenience. See Details

    Glacial Park

    Ringwood, IL
    Glacial Park Glacial Park in Ringwood, IL, is a pet-friendly forest preserve with rolling hills, lots of prairie land and even a river. Stand atop the high hills to view the beautiful prairie land below. Fido can hike with you on over 5 miles of trails. See Details
    North Shore, IL, US