Larrabee Dog Park
Riverside run with summer sprinklers and kiddie pools
About this park
A fenced dog run along the Chicago River in River North with a concrete and gravel surface, a drinking fountain, and in summer the park sets out sprinklers and baby pools (a Chicago rarity). It can get crowded at peak hours, but the dogs and owners tend to be friendly.
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Larrabee Dog Park reviews
What visitors consistently sayReviewers consistently praise how friendly and well-socialized the dogs tend to be, a rare thing for a busy downtown park. The summer sprinklers and baby pools get repeat shoutouts, and the drinking fountain and ample seating round out the appeal.
A dedicated daily-regulars crowd described as friendly without being cliquey. Many neighbors show up most evenings even if they live a long walk away.
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Before you go
The surface is concrete and gravel with no grass, so skip soft toys and watch for tennis-ball shards underfoot. Come off-peak if your dog is reactive.
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