Dogs love to play in parks, but not all parks are friendly to pups. Below, find a list of dog-friendly parks in the Chicago suburbs and beyond.
Many of them require fees or registration, so be sure to check the rules before taking your dog to one of the parks.
The list is ordered alphabetically by suburb or town:
Aurora West Park Off-Leash Dog Area: Hanks Road, Aurora
Hours: 8 a.m. to sunset
Includes- off leash dog area, drinking water, trails, and woods
Dogs must have rabies, distemper and parvovirus vaccines, and they must wear a rabies tag
Paws in the Park: South Harrison Avenue and Lakewood, Aurora
Includes drinking fountains
Fees: $15 for residents and $30 for non-residents. Dog owners can register at Prisco Community Center.
Riley’s Run Dog Park: Lambert Lane and Thornbury Road, Bartlett
Hours: Dusk till dawn
Includes agility equipment, drinking fountain, transition areas, playground (for owners) and a small and large dog area.
Membership is required and costs $30 annually for residents and $60 for non-residents.
Batavia Bark Park: 40W101 W. Main Street, Batavia
Includes a pond
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Fermilab Park Off-Leash Dog Area: Batavia Road, Batavia
Includes a pond and drinking water
Belleville Dog Park: 110 N. Sixth Street, Belleville
Fees cost $24 annually for residents and $48 for non-residents.
Must register your dog at Belleville Parks and Recreation office
Hammertime Dog Park: State Street between Shaw Road and Olson Road, Belvidere
Hours: 30 minutes before sunrise and 30 minutes after sunrise
Includes a pond and trails
Fees cost $30 for residents of Boone County and $40 for non-residents.
Karban Dog Park: 3430 34th Street, Berwyn
Hours: Sunrise to sunset
Includes drinking water and lights
*Permits required
Blue Island Bark Park: 2601 119th Street, Blue Island
Hours: Sunrise to sunset
Fees: Dog owners must register to use the park at Memorial Park Field House. Registration costs $25 annually.
Headwaters Conservation Area Dog Park: 43W535 Beith Road, Campton
Hours: Dawn to dusk
Includes dog water fountain
Bark Park Carol Stream: IL Route 64, Carol Stream
Fees cost $29 annually for residents and $49 for non-residents. Register at Simkus Recreation Center.
Hoffman Dog Park: West Main Street, Cary
Includes trails and drinking water
Fees cost $55 annually for residents and $110 for non-residents. Passes can be purchased at the Cary Community Center, located at 255 Briargate Road.
Champaign Dog Park: Windsor Road near Rising Road, Champaign
Hours: Dawn to dusk
Fees cost $40 annually for residents and $60 for non-residents. Fees are due Jan. 1.
Mutts on Main Dog Park: 501 W. Main, Collinsville
Hours: Sunrise to sunset
Includes drinking water, dog statues and fountain
There are no fees, but dogs must be registered within their county.
Hound Town Dog Park: 851 W. Route 176, Crystal Lake
Hours: Dawn to dusk
Includes drinking water
Fees cost $30 annually for residentss and $45 for non-residents.
FETCH Dog Park: North Kimball Street off Voorhees Street, Danville
Fees cost $10 annually plus local city fees, if applicable.
Prairie Wolf Slough Dog Park: South Waukegan Road, Deerfield
Includes ponds for swimming, a drinking fountain, training area and fields
Fees cost $44 annually for residents and $120 for non-residents. Daily permits cost $5 for residents and $10 for non-residents.
Beck Lake Dog Park: Central Road and East River Road, Des Plaines
Hours: Sunrise to sunset
Includes a pond
Fees cost $55 annually for residents and $110 for non-residents.
Schweitzer Woods Dog Park: 26N690 Sleepy Hollow Road, Dundee
Hours: 8 a.m. to sunset
Includes woods and trails, a new pavilion and running water
Evanston Dog Beach: North of the Church Street, Evanston
There are no fees, but owners must have a dog beach pass.
Happy Bark Dog Park: 91st and Rockwell, Evergreen Park
Forest Park Dog Park: Circle Avenue and Lehmer Street, Forest Park
Fees cost $10 for an annual pass for residents and $50 for non-residents.
Frankfort Bark Park: Laraway and 80th Avenue, Frankfort
Fees cost $50 annually, and new members must also buy a $10 key card.
Friends Forever Dog Park: 966 Rudy Road, Freeport
Hours: Sunrise to sunset
Includes a pond and agility course
Fees cost $30 annually or $5 for a day pass.
Geneseo Prairie Dog Park: 14606 Roos Hill Road, Geneseo
Includes a fire hydrant for dogs
Glen Ellyn Dog Park: 185 Spring Ave. & U.S. Route 53
Includes drinking water, an agility training ramp and tunnel and a small walking path
Fees cost $25 annually for residents and $75 for non-residents.
Community Bark West: 1001 Zenith Drive, Glenview
Hours: Dawn to dusk
Includes drinking water
Dogs must display an orange dog park member tag. Fees cost $50 for residents and $100 for non-residents.
Debbie Gottlieb Beitler Dog Park: 701 Deer Creek Pkwy., Highland Park
Hours: Dawn to dusk
Includes an exercise space, bag dispensers and wash station
Highland Park Golf Learning Center Dog Park: 2205 Skokie Valley Road, Highland Park
Fees cost $40 annually for residents and $140 annually for non-residents.
Moraine Dog Beach Park: 2501 Sheridan Road, Highland Park
Hours: Dawn to dusk from April 1 through Oct. 31
Includes a hose for rinsing and drinking water
Fees cost $40 annually for residents and $140 annually for non-residents.
Bo’s Run Dog Park: 3600 Lexington Drive, Hoffman Estates
Hours: 8 a.m. to sunset
Includes drinking water and agility equipment
Fees cost $45 annually for residents and $65 for non-residents.
Freedom Run Dog Park: 6150 Russell Road, Hoffman Estates
Includes drinking water
Fees cost $49 annually for residents of the three towns and $59 for non-residents.
Messenger March Dog Park: South Bell Road, Homer Glen
Fees cost $40 annually for residents and $80 for non-residents. Day passes cost $5.
Trantina Dog Farm: 151st Street, Homer Glen
Rovers Run Dog Park: 191st Street & Center Avenue, Homewood
Hours: Dawn to dusk
Includes drinking water and shade structures
Fees cost $15 for residents annually and $25 for non-residents. Dogs must wear a dog park tag.
River Run Dog Park: River Road, Kankakee
Fees cost $35 annually.
Duck Farm Dog Park: Grand Avenue, east of Route 83, Lake Villa
Hours: 6:30 a.m. to sunset
Includes wetlands, trails, fields and drinking fountains
Fees cost $44 annually for residents and $120 for non-residents. Daily permits are available on location for $5 for residents and $10 for non-residents.
Lake in the Hills Dog Park: 9027 Haligus Road, Lake in the Hills
Hours: Dawn to 9 p.m.
Includes drinking water
Fees cost $40 for residents and $60 for non-residents.
Belmont Harbor Dog Park: Lake Shore Drive & Hawthorne Place, Lakeview
Includes a lake for dog swimming
Fees cost $5 annually.
Independence Grove Dog Park: Milwaukee Avenue, Libertyville
Hours: 6:30 a.m. to sunset
Includes woods and pond for swimming
Fees cost $44 annually for residents and $120 for non-residents. A second dog is cheaper. Daily permits are available on location.
Olson Canine Corners Dog Park: 7901 Harlem Road, Loves Park
Includes drinking water and a rinse area
Fees cost $35 annually or $3 for a day pass.
Rover Run Dog Park: 10500 Ventura Blvd., Machesney
Fees cost $25 annually for residents and $35 for non-residents.
Patton Dog Park: Grant Street & Ward Street, Macomb
Miller Meadow Off-Leash Dog Area: 2199 S. 1st Ave., Maywood
Fees cost $55 annually for residents of Cook County or $110 for non-residents.
McBark Dog Park: 2450 N. Richmond Road, McHenry
Includes drinking water
Fees cost $15 annually for residents or $25 for non-residents.
Moraine Hills State Park: South River Road, McHenry
Greenvalley Dog Park: 4680 60th Street & Sunrise Avenue, Moline
Hours: Dawn to dusk
Includes drinking water and fire hydrants for the dogs
Oakwood Dog Park: North Main Street, Morton
Lake Murphysboro State Park: Murphysboro
Murphysboro Dog Park: 24th and Commercial Street, Murphysboro
Hours: Sunrise to sunset
Includes drinking water
There are no fees, but dogs must have a license and rabies tag.
Greene Valley Forest Preserve Dog Park: Greene Road, Naperville
Hours: One hour after sunrise to one hour after sunset
Fees cost $40 annually for residents of the county and $150 for non-residents. Day permits also available.
Springbrook Prairie Forest Preserve Dog Park: 83rd Street, Naperville
Hours: One hour after sunrise to one hour after sunset
Includes trails, fields and a stream
Fees cost $40 annually for residents of the county and $150 for non-residents. Day permits also available.
Whalon Lake Dog Park: Royce Road, Naperville
Includes drinking water
Fees cost $40 annually for residents and $80 for non-residents. Day passes are $5.
Maxwell Dog Park: Gregory Street, Normal
Includes water fountains
There are no fees, but dogs must have proof of rabies vaccination while at park
Shepard Dog Park: Shepark and Hershey, Normal
Includes water fountains
Rock Springs Dog Park: East 3rd Street, O’Fallon
Includes a water fountain, agility equipment and leash trails
Mayslake Forest Preserve Dog Park: St. Paschal Drive, Oak Brook
Hours: One hour after sunrise to one hour after sunset
Fees cost $40 annually for residents of the county and $150 for non-residents. Day permits are also available.
Bailey’s Crossing Dog Park: 9910 S. Melvina & 99th, Oak Lawn
Hours: Sunrise to sunset
Fees cost $50 for residents annually and $100 for non-residents.
Euclid Square Dog Park: Fillmore and Euclid, Oak Park
Includes drinking water
Dog owners must buy electronic key cards.
Maple Dog Park: South Harlem Avenue, Oak Park
Includes drinking water
Dog owners must buy electronic key cards.
Oak Park Dog Park: Lake Street, Oak Park
Hours: Sunrise to Sunset. The dog park operates on weekends and holidays from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. April to October and 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. November to March.
Includes fields and a sled area
Fees cost $39 for the first dog and $5 for additional dogs. Proof of Oak Park registration and shots is required.
Dogout Dog Park: 15600 W. Ave., Orland Park
Hours: Daylight hours
Includes agility equipment, trails and drinking water
Fees cost $25 annually for residents and $80 for non-residents.
Palatine Dog Park: 1100 Algonquin Road, Palatine
Fees cost $45 for residents and $90 for non-residents annually.
Paws Park Dog Park: 2800 W. Oakton Ave., Park Ridge
Hours: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday; 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday
Fees cost $47 annually for residents or $64 for non-residents.
Paxton Dog Park: Interstate 57, Paxton
Hours: Sunrise to sunset
Happy Tails Dog Park: Court Street, Pekin
Includes drinking water
Pekin Dog Training Area: Parkway Drive, Pekin
Bradley Dog Park: Park Road, Peoria
Hours: Dawn to dusk
Includes drinking water
Vicary Bottoms Off Leash Dog Area: Kickapoo Creek Road, Peoria
Hours: Sunrise to sunset
Rochelle Bark Park: 901 S. Main Street & Standard Oil Road, Rochelle
Includes picnic tables
Hasselroth Dog Park: 78th Ave. W., Rock Island
Includes drinking water
Canine Corners Dog Park: Central and Safford Road, Rockford
Includes drinking water, paths and brush
Fees cost $35 annually or $3 for a day pass.
Canine Corners Dog Park: Lyford Road, Rockford
Includes drinking water
Fees cost $35 annually or $3 for a day pass
Rockton Dog Park: 11369 N. Main Road, Rockton
Includes walking paths
Oldum Dog Park: Travis Parkway and Ryan Way, Roselle
Hours: Dawn to dusk
Includes a drinking fountain
Fees cost $25 annually
Shiloh Dog Park: 3756 Lebanon Ave., Shiloh
Hammel Woods Dog Park: Black Road, Shorewood
Includes drinking water and woods
Fees cost $40 annually for residents and $80 for non-residents. Days passes are $5.
East Side Sports Complex Dog Park: 3565 Legacy Blvd., St. Charles
Hours: 9 a.m. to dusk
Includes a pond
Fox River Bluff Forest Preserve Off Leash Dog Area: Rt. 31 & Red Gate Road, St. Charles
Hours: 8 a.m. to sunset
Includes wooded hiking trails
There are no fees, but dogs must have rabies, distemper and parvovirus vaccines, and they must wear a rabies tag.
James O. Breen Dog Park (formerly Campton Hills Park): Campton Hills and Peck Road, St. Charles
Hours: 9 a.m. to dusk
Includes drinking water and some agility equipment
River Bend Community Dog Park: Geneva Avenue and Courier Avenue, St. Charles
Bremen Grove Dog Park- Oak Park Avenue and 159th Street, Tinley Park
Hours: Dawn to dusk
Fees cost $55 annually for residents of Cook County and $110 for non-residents.
Siemsen Meadows: 7400 W. 167th Street, Tinley Park
Blackwell Forest Preserve Dog Park: Mack Road, Warrenville
Hours: One hour after sunrise to one hour after sunset
Fees cost $40 annually for residents of the county and $150 for non-residents. Day permits are also available.
Lakewood Dog Park: Fairfield Road, Wauconda
Fees cost $44 annually for residents and $120 for non-residents. The second dog is cheaper. Daily permits are available on location.
Callahan-Franklin Dog Park: 1700 Western Ave., Waukegan
Hours: Sunrise to sunest
Includes drinking water
Sunrise Park and Beach: 355 W. Washington Ave., Waukegan
Centennial Dog Park and Beach: South Elder Lane and Sheridan Road, Winnetka
Hours: 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Fees cost $30 for residents and $160 for non-residents. There is also a $100 mandatory parking pass.
Cabin Nature Center Dog Park: 111 S. Wood Dale Road, Wood Dale
Hours: Dawn to dusk
Includes drinking water and agility equipment
