Wicker Park Dog Friendly Area

Multi-level turf run with a fresh-flow wading pool

4.5 · 219 reviews
Fenced Off-leash Water
Wicker Park Dog Friendly Area
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About this park

A compact but popular DFA on the Wicker Park green, fenced and well-used by the dense dog-owning population of Bucktown and Wicker Park. Smaller than some other DFAs but convenient and centrally located.

Amenities

Fenced Off-leash Water

Wicker Park Dog Friendly Area reviews

What visitors consistently say
The highlights

Reviewers praise the turf surface, multi-level play area, and the double-gated, high-fence entry. The constantly refreshed wading pool gets singled out as a favorite feature on warm days.

The community

A dense-neighborhood scene where the park functions as a communal backyard for Wicker Park and Bucktown regulars. Owners are described as friendly and communicative about high-energy dogs.

Best for

Social dogs Small dogs

Before you go

Very popular and can get crowded on weekend afternoons. Metered street parking nearby. Best for dogs comfortable in urban environments with lots of stimulation.

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