There are few things in life a dog loves more than running off-leash with his canine comrades. No matter where you live or where you’re headed in Illinois, we can help you find an off-leash dog park nearby. We’ll even give you the scoop on poop bag and water availability.
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.
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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.
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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.
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Happy Bark Dog Park
Fido can become a member of Happy Bark Dog Park and romp among other neighborhood pets in Evergreen Park, IL. The park features three fenced-in spaces: one for small dogs, one for large dogs and an obedience training area. Dogs can be registered at Village Hall.
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Oldfield Oaks Dog Park
Oldfield Oaks Dog Park in Darien, IL, is pet friendly. It features two fenced areas, including a 6-acre area for large dogs with and a small area, too. Wander the turf looped trail or limestone trail and play a game of fetch with the gathered locals. The park is open every day of the week from one hour after sunrise until one hour after sunset. Entry into the park is restricted to dogs with a permit. Permits can be purchased online. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that their pups leave behind.
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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!
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Friends Forever Humane Society Dog Park
Friends Forever Humane Society Dog Park is a 7-acre park in Freeport, IL. It's divided into a small and big dog area. There's also an agility park where your pooch can stay busy and learn some new tricks. The park is fenced so your dog can run, play, socialize off-leash, and go for a swim.
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Gregory Island Dog Park
Featuring a spacious fenced area for small dogs (35 pounds and under) and room to roam for large dogs (35 pounds and over), Gregory Island Dog Park is located on Indian Trail, just west of Route 25. The park is bordered by the Fox River on both sides.
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Washington Bark District Off-Leash Dog Park
Bring Fido to play off-leash at Washington Bark District Off-Leash Dog Park in Washington, IL. Located on the west side of pet-friendly Meadow Valley Park near Ernest Street, this fenced dog park has separate areas for small and large dogs and is quickly accessible from the parking lot. Waste bags are provided, so cleaning up after your pup is convenient.
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Jacksonville PetSafe Bark Park
Bring Fido for some off-leash fun at Jacksonville PetSafe Bark Park in Jacksonville, IL. This fenced dog park offers a separate section for small pups, climbing structures, shade structures, benches and waste stations. A canine and human water fountain is available during the warmer months of the year.
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Mascoutah Dog Park
Fido can play off-leash at Mascoutah Dog Park located within the pet-friendly Scheve Park in Mascoutah, IL. The fenced dog park has lots of space for pups to stretch their legs, and separate sections for small and large dogs. The centerpiece is an adirondack chair placed among some nice shady trees. Pups and their humans should enter the park via the North 6th Street entrance and can find the dog park north of the "Big Ditch" and behind the Berger-Kiel Log House.
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Hair of the Dog
Hair of the Dog is a pet-friendly bar in Centralia, IL, that features a supervised, off-leash dog park. Memberships are required for dogs. Fido must be current on all required vaccinations and be properly socialized for group play. Daily, monthly and annual memberships are available. Humans without dogs are welcome without a membership. Drinks are available at the bar, and guests are welcome to bring their own food to enjoy while Fido plays.
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Butterworth Dog Park
Take Fido to run, play and make new friends at the 1.48-acre Butterworth Dog Park in downtown Moline, IL. The dog park features two separate fenced-in sections to protect the grass. Only one section will be open at a time. Butterworth Dog Park is furnished with benches and water fountains. Please note that the water is shut off from October to May.
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Whalon Lake Dog Park
The Forest Preserve District of Will County's 8-acre fenced Whalon Lake Dog Park provides an exercise area where dogs can run free. Located in Naperville, IL, the dog park features a smaller 2.5-acre area for dogs under 30 pounds, and a shelter and benches provide comfort for the canines' human companions. A permit is required for use. Other amenities at Whalon Lake include multi-purpose trails, picnic shelters, and access to an 80-acre lake for boating and fishing.
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Wiggly Field
Wiggly Field in Chicago, IL, is a public dog park that boasts a fenced-in area, doggie water fountains, waste bags and a double gate to prevent escapes. Wiggly Field is located within Noethling Playlot Park, so there's plenty of places to explore nearby too.
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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
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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Bradley Dog Park
Pups can romp and socialize off-leash at Bradley Dog Park in Peoria, IL. Located towards the back of pet-friendly Bradley Park, near the Peoria Park District building, this fenced, 5-acre dog park offers seasonally available water fountains and convenient waste stations. If Fido still has some energy left, you can clip on his leash and explore the trails and scenery, including a Japanese Bridge, within the larger park. This dog park is also located right off of I-74 so it makes for a nice rest stop for Fido.
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Lincoln Dog Park
Lincoln Dog Park is a pet-friendly park in Aurora, IL. The park is fully fenced and equipped with shady trees, doggy water fountains, benches for humans, and plenty of space for a game of fetch. A permit is required to use the park.
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