Chicago's best dog parks, from lakefront DFAs to neighborhood off-leash spots.
20+ Dog Friendly Areas spread across every neighborhood from Wicker Park to Hyde Park, all free to use with a city-issued permit.
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5.0Fred Anderson Dog Friendly Area
17 reviewsSummer water jets and split gated runs in the South Loop
- Fenced
- Water
- Small-dog area
4.8Prairie Wolf Off-Leash Dog Area
647 reviewsAn entire forest preserve fenced in for off-leash runs
- Fenced
- Water
- Parking
4.8Bosly's Backyard
154 reviewsIndoor ball pit, tunnels, and private play regardless of weather
- Off-leash
- Urban
- Puppies
4.8Bartelme Dog Friendly Area
66 reviewsA splash pool, shaded benches, and a well-mannered regular crowd
- Fenced
- Water
- Double-gated
4.8Wentworth Park Dog Friendly Area
24 reviewsBridgeport's communal backyard where regulars know every dog
- Fenced
- Off-leash
- Urban
4.7Montrose Dog Friendly Area
1,838 reviewsFenced Lake Michigan sand where every breed comes to swim
- Fenced
- Water
- Parking
4.7Horner Park Dog Park
616 reviewsSplit small- and large-dog runs along the Chicago River
- Fenced
- Small-dog area
- Large-dog area
4.7The West Loop 569 Dog Friendly Area
218 reviewsWest Loop's roomy go-to, with splash pools and free parking
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.7Lakeshore East Dog Park
137 reviewsA sunken garden oasis with a flowing fountain and tulips in bloom
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.6Portage Park Dog Friendly Area
665 reviewsFriendly northwest-side fenced park that rarely gets crowded
- Fenced
- Off-leash
- Suburban
4.6Jackson Bark
617 reviewsA sprawling, one-of-a-kind South Side bark with room to zoom
- Fenced
- Large-dog area
- Off-leash
4.6Margate Park Puptown Dog Park
251 reviewsClean Uptown pavement with splash pools that pups swarm in summer
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
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