Dog Friendly Activities in Wauconda, IL

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Duck Farm Dog Park

Lake Villa, IL

Duck Farm Dog Park

Pets will love to play off-leash at Duck Farm Dog Park, a fenced dog park in Lake Villa, IL. The 48-acre park features wetlands, fields and grass trails. Toilets and drinking fountains are available for your convenience. A permit is required and can be purchased online.

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Deer Park Town Center

Deer Park, IL

Deer Park Town Center

Different from your average shopping mall, Deer Park Town Center in Deer Park, IL, is an open-air lifestyle center providing you with leisurely amenities in addition to some of the best shopping and dining in Illinois. Deer Park Town Center features a variety of pet-friendly stores, as well as outdoor space.

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Buffalo Creek Brewing

Long Grove, IL

Buffalo Creek Brewing

Buffalo Creek Brewing is pet-friendly. Located in Long Grove, a town settled by German immigrants, this brewery takes influence from Bavarian breweries, although they have a variety of modern brews on tap as well. Bring your leashed dog to this Long Grove taproom and hang out in the biergarten or on the patio and lawn together.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Happy Tails Dog Park

Buffalo Grove, IL

Happy Tails Dog Park

Happy Tails Dog Park in Buffalo Grove, IL, is open to residents only. It has a large, fenced-in field and there is a small field for small dogs under 35 lbs. The park is located at the south end of the parking lot at the Sidney Mathias Metra Train Station.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Independence Grove Dog Park

Libertyville, IL

Independence Grove Dog Park

Independence Grove Dog Park is a fenced, off-leash dog park in Libertyville, IL. The park features 30-acres of space for your pet to play, as well as river access for a dip on hot days. Pets welcome on-leash on the walking trails.

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Warren Close Bark Park

Twin Lakes, WI

Warren Close Bark Park

Warren Close Bark Park is a fee-based park in Twin Lakes, WI. With the purchase of an annual or day pass, Fido can access all off-leash parks in the Kenosha County Parks system. Warren Close Bark Park is located within Kenosha County Veterans Memorial Park and features separate enclosed areas for large and small dogs.

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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.

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