The Chicago Park District likes to call dog parks "dog friendly areas." But, if your dog is like mine, she won't know the difference. Make plans now to enjoy these city-sanctioned dog spots.
NOTE: Check out Chicago's Dog Parks: What You Need to Know Before You Go, so you're sure you understand Chicago's rules governing these parks.
1. Challenger Park
1101 W. Irving Park RoadChicago, IL 60613
(312)742-7802
See map here.
The dog park is located on Seminary along the west side of the train tracks, just north of Irving Park.
2. Churchill Field Park
1825 N. Damen AvenueChicago, IL
(312)742-7554 (Managed by Holstein Park)
See map here.
The dog park is located on the park's southeast side.
5. Hamlin Park
3035 N. Hoyne AvenueChicago, IL 60618
(312)742-7785
See map here.
The dog park is located in the park's southwest corner.
6. Lake Shore East Park
450 E. Benton Place(West of Lake Shore Drive, south of Wacker Drive, and North of Randolph Street.)
Chicago, IL 60611
See map here.
7. Margate Park
4921 N. Marine DriveChicago, IL 60640
(312) 742-7522
See map here.
The dog area is located toward the southeast end of the park.
9. Grace Noethling Park (aka Wiggly Field)
2645 N. Sheffield AvenueChicago, IL
See map here.
The entire park is dedicated to dogs, so you should have no problem finding the dog "area."
