Dog-Friendly Activities in Skokie, IL

There are 6 dog-friendly activities in Skokie. 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 Skokie.

Pet Friendly Skokie Northshore Sculpture Park
Skokie Northshore Sculpture Park Skokie Northshore Sculpture Park in Skokie, IL, is a pet-friendly park featuring a variety of sculptures and art installations. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you for a walk on one of the trails or a picnic at the picnic shelters. See Details
Pet Friendly Pooch Park
Pooch Park Pooch Park in Skokie, IL, is a fenced, off-leash dog park where Fido can run and play with local pooches. The park features a separate small dog area, agility equipment, dog cleaning stations, water and grass. A permit is required for entry and can be purchased by mail. See Details
North Branch Trail The North Branch Trail is a multi-use trail that's a great place to walk Fido in Skokie! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the North Branch 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
Westfield Old Orchard Grab your four-legged shopping buddy and head to Westfield Old Orchard, a dog-friendly mall in Skokie, IL. This shopping center features a variety of restaurants with outdoor seating, along with well-known stores. The mall offers a spacious, outdoor area. Please note that dogs must be on a leash and may not be permitted in all stores. See Details
HomeGoods HomeGoods is pet-friendly. Dogs are welcome to join their owners at this furniture and home store in Stokie. Fido can join you inside to decide which sofa they would like to ruin with their muddy paws. HomeGoods is open Monday through Saturday from 9:30am to 9:30pm and Sunday from 10:00am to 8:00pm. See Details
Sketchbook Brewing Co Fido is welcome to join you on the dog-friendly patio at Sketchbook Brewing Co, a brewery in Skokie, IL. Enjoy a variety of beers on tap, as well as gluten-free cider and non-alcoholic beverages. If you're feeling hungry, pizza can be ordered from Candelite, the neighboring restaurant. See Details
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 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 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
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
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
Jackson Bark Jackson Bark is a dog park located in Jackson Park, just south of the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago, IL. The fenced park features agility equipment and toys for Fido to enjoy. See Details
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
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
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 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 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
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
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
Miller Meadow Off-Leash Dog Area The Forest Preserves of Cook County currently operates Miller Meadow Off-Leash Dog Area in Forest Park, IL, for visitors to let their dogs enjoy the pet-friendly preserves without a leash. Please note that these are the only locations within the Forest Preserves where off-leash dogs are allowed. Dog owners wishing to enter the Off-Leash Dog Areas must first purchase an annual membership. The annual membership includes one membership card and one key to enter any of the Forest Preserves’ Off-Leash Dog Areas. See Details
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