Dog Friendly Activities in Wheeling, IL

There are 158 dog friendly activities within 20 miles of Wheeling. 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 Wheeling.

Pet Friendly Montrose Dog Beach
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
Pet Friendly Yorktown Center
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
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. See Details
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
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
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
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
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
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
Maple Park Dog Park Maple Park Dog Park in Oak Park, IL, is a dedicated off-leash site that covers approximately 12,000 square feet. The park features a crushed granite surface, benches, canine water fountain and an electronic entry system. The dog park is open daily to permitted users. See Details
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. See Details
Norwood Dog Friendly Area The Norwood Dog Friendly Area in Chicago, IL, is a spacious off-leash area located within Norwood Park. The park features a doggy water fountain and is located just north of the service yard on Avondale Ave. See Details
Midwest Coast Brewing Company Grab a beer with your best bud at the pet-friendly Midwest Coast Brewing Company in Chicago, IL. Leashed dogs are welcome inside to keep beer lovers company. Midwest Coast Brewing Company also have a large outside seating area, hold regular events, and host pop-up food trucks on weekends. See Details
Puptown at MargatePark Puptown at Margate Park in Chicago, IL, is an off-leash area that attracts a loyal local crowd. You can bring Fido with you to enjoy the area and socialize with other pups who are enjoying the fenced-in section. Make sure you clean up any mess that your pooch leaves behind. See Details
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. See Details
Park No. 551 Dog Friendly Area Park No. 551 Dog Friendly Area is a 1.19-acre green space in Chicago, IL. Bring your pet to play off-leash at this shady, fenced, neighborhood dog park. See Details
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
Bosly's Backyard Unleash a new adventure for you and Fido by visiting Bosly's Backyard, a dog-friendly indoor play space in the Ravenswood neighborhood in Chicago. Bosly's Backyard is a new concept in dog exercise designed to promote physical & cognitive development, and to strengthen the bond with your dog through a shared one-on-one experience. Private play sessions can be booked for a duration of 30, 45, or 60 minutes, allowing Fido uninterrupted off-leash exercise and enrichment in 2400 square feet of space. Bosly's Backyard has a variety of exciting and engaging agility equipment and toys for Fido to utilize during your session. You are also welcome to bring Fido's favorite toys or treats from home. Secure a buddy pass for Fido's best friend so they too can play in a safe environment. Start planning Fido's next birthday party at Bosly's Backyard, or schedule a time to celebrate your dog's gotcha day or other special occasion! See Details
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. See Details
Wheeling, IL, US