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Anderson (Fred) Dog Friendly Areas

1611 S. Wabash Avenue
Chicago, IL 60601
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Bartelme (Mary) Dog Friendly Area

115 S. Sangamon
Chicago, IL 60607
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Belmont Harbor Dog Friendly Area

Belmont & Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60614
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Bryn Mawr Dog Friendly Area - TEMPORARY

Bryn Mawr & Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60614
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Calumet Dog Friendly Area

9801 S. Avenue G
Chicago, IL 60617
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Challenger Dog Friendly Area

1100 W. Irving Park Rd.
Chicago, IL 60613
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Churchill Dog Friendly Area

1825 N. Damen Ave.
Chicago, IL 60614
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Clarendon Dog Friendly Area

4501 N. Marine Drive
Chicago, IL 60640
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Coliseum Dog Friendly Area

1466 S. Wabash Ave.
Chicago, IL 60605
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Grant Dog Friendly Area

951 S. Columbus Drive
Chicago, IL 60601
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Hamlin Dog Friendly Area

3035 N. Hoyne Ave.
Chicago, IL 60618
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Horner Dog Friendly Area

2741 W. Montrose Ave.
Chicago, IL 60618
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Kosciuszko - Dog Friendly Area

2732 N. Avers Ave.
Chicago, IL 60647
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Lake Shore East Dog Friendly Area

450 E. Benton Place
Chicago, IL 60601
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McKinley Dog Friendly Area (DFA)

2230 W. Pershing Road
Chicago, IL 60609
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312-747-6527
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Montrose Beach Dog Friendly Area

601 West Montrose Avenue
Chicago, IL 60613
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Noethling Playlot Dog Friendly Area

2645 N. Sheffield Ave.
Chicago, IL 60614
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Norwood Dog Friendly Area

5899 N. Avondale
Chicago, IL 60631
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Park No. 551 Dog Friendly Area

353 N. DesPlaines St.
Chicago, IL 60611
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Dog friendly area at Park 556
Park No. 556 Dog Friendly Area

2529 W. Logan Blvd
Chicago, IL 60647
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Park No. 569 Dog Friendly Area

1358 W. Monroe
Chicago, IL 60607
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(312) 746-5560
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Park No. 590

3938-40 S. Indiana Ave.
Chicago, IL 60653
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312-747-2874
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Park No. 591

3900 South Lake Park Avenue
Chicago, IL 60653
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312-747-9938
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Park No. 592

4149 -53 S. Vincennes Avenue
Chicago, IL 60653
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312-747-2874
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Portage Dog Friendly Area

4100 N. Long
Chicago, IL 60641
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Dog Park at Pottawattomie Park
Pottawattomie Dog Friendly Area

7340 N. Rogers Ave.
Chicago, IL 60626
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Puptown

4900 N Marine Drive
Chicago, IL 60640
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River Dog Friendly Area

5100 N. Francisco Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625
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Walsh Dog Friendly Area

1722 N. Ashland Ave.
Chicago, IL 60614
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Ward Dog Friendly Area

630 N. Kingsbury St.
Chicago, IL 60606
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Chicago Blackhawks Ice Skating Rink
Wentworth (John) Park

5625 S. Mobile Ave.
Chicago, IL 60638
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(312) 747-6993
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West Lawn Field House
West Lawn Park

4233 W. 65th St.
Chicago, IL 60629
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(773) 284-2803
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Wicker Dog Friendly Area

1425 N. Damen Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
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Anderson (Fred) Dog Friendly Areas

1611 S. Wabash Avenue
Chicago, IL 60601
United States

Bartelme (Mary) Dog Friendly Area

115 S. Sangamon
Chicago, IL 60607
United States

Belmont Harbor Dog Friendly Area

Belmont & Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60614
United States

Bryn Mawr Dog Friendly Area - TEMPORARY

Bryn Mawr & Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60614
United States

Calumet Dog Friendly Area

9801 S. Avenue G
Chicago, IL 60617
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Challenger Dog Friendly Area

1100 W. Irving Park Rd.
Chicago, IL 60613
United States

Churchill Dog Friendly Area

1825 N. Damen Ave.
Chicago, IL 60614
United States

Clarendon Dog Friendly Area

4501 N. Marine Drive
Chicago, IL 60640
United States

Coliseum Dog Friendly Area

1466 S. Wabash Ave.
Chicago, IL 60605
United States

Grant Dog Friendly Area

951 S. Columbus Drive
Chicago, IL 60601
United States

Hamlin Dog Friendly Area

3035 N. Hoyne Ave.
Chicago, IL 60618
United States

Horner Dog Friendly Area

2741 W. Montrose Ave.
Chicago, IL 60618
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Kosciuszko - Dog Friendly Area

2732 N. Avers Ave.
Chicago, IL 60647
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Lake Shore East Dog Friendly Area

450 E. Benton Place
Chicago, IL 60601
United States

McKinley Dog Friendly Area (DFA)

2230 W. Pershing Road
Chicago, IL 60609
United States

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312-747-6527

Montrose Beach Dog Friendly Area

601 West Montrose Avenue
Chicago, IL 60613
United States

Noethling Playlot Dog Friendly Area

2645 N. Sheffield Ave.
Chicago, IL 60614
United States

Norwood Dog Friendly Area

5899 N. Avondale
Chicago, IL 60631
United States

Park No. 551 Dog Friendly Area

353 N. DesPlaines St.
Chicago, IL 60611
United States

Park No. 556 Dog Friendly Area

2529 W. Logan Blvd
Chicago, IL 60647
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Park No. 569 Dog Friendly Area

1358 W. Monroe
Chicago, IL 60607
United States

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(312) 746-5560

Park No. 590

3938-40 S. Indiana Ave.
Chicago, IL 60653
United States

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312-747-2874

Park No. 591

3900 South Lake Park Avenue
Chicago, IL 60653
United States

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312-747-9938

Park No. 592

4149 -53 S. Vincennes Avenue
Chicago, IL 60653
United States

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312-747-2874

Portage Dog Friendly Area

4100 N. Long
Chicago, IL 60641
United States

Pottawattomie Dog Friendly Area

7340 N. Rogers Ave.
Chicago, IL 60626
United States

Puptown

4900 N Marine Drive
Chicago, IL 60640
United States

River Dog Friendly Area

5100 N. Francisco Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625
United States

Walsh Dog Friendly Area

1722 N. Ashland Ave.
Chicago, IL 60614
United States

Ward Dog Friendly Area

630 N. Kingsbury St.
Chicago, IL 60606
United States

Wentworth (John) Park

5625 S. Mobile Ave.
Chicago, IL 60638
United States

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(312) 747-6993

West Lawn Park

4233 W. 65th St.
Chicago, IL 60629
United States

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(773) 284-2803

Wicker Dog Friendly Area

1425 N. Damen Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
United States

Rules & Regulations

  • Owners are legally responsible for their dogs and any injuries caused by their dogs.
  • Owners must remain with and watch their dogs at all times.
  • Dogs must be leashed prior to and upon leaving the DFA. Gates to the DFAs must remain closed except upon entering and exiting the DFA.
  • Owners must immediately clean up after their dogs. Owners who fail to clean up after their dogs are subject to a fine of up to $500.00 (City of Chicago Ordinance 7-12-420).
  • Dogs with a known history of, or who exhibit, dangerous behaviors are prohibited.
  • Dogs must be healthy, fully immunized, dewormed, licensed and comply with the Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control Regulation for Chicago Park District DFAs.
  • No dog will be allowed in a DFA unless it has a current rabies vaccination.
  • Dog owners are responsible for the monitoring and maintenance of the DFA.
  • No Food (human or dog food) is allowed inside the DFA
  • Owners or other responsible persons must have a DFA permit with them for each dog visiting the DFA.
  • DFA permits are valid from January 1 through December 31 each year.
  • Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult; younger children must be closely supervised.
  • Only three dogs per person allowed.
  • Puppies under four months old and female dogs in heat are prohibited.
  • Failure to comply with the Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control Regulation for Chicago Park District DFAs can result in a fine of up to $500.00.

Permits and Tags


The Administrator of the Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control mandated that the Park District issue permits for all off-leash dogs using Dog Friendly Areas. This regulation will be enforced by Deputies of the Department of Animal and Rabies Control. Any patron using a DFA without a permit is subject to a $500 fine.

The owner or other responsible person bringing any dog into a DFA must have a permit and tag issued by a participating Veterinarian for each dog. The veterinarian will issue a permit for any dog when the dog’s owner or other person responsible for the dog shows the following:

  1. The owner or other responsible person produces a current dog license issued by the City of Chicago, or proof that the dog has a current rabies vaccination.
  2. The owner must complete a Chicago Park District Dog Friendly Area Permit Application for each dog. The owner shall provide written proof acceptable to the Park District showing that a licensed veterinarian (or other authorized person) has performed a fecal test for parasites and vaccinated any dog entering a DFA for the following diseases:
    1. Distemper
    2. Hepatitis
    3. Para influenza; and
    4. Parvovirus
    5. Bordetella
    6. Leptospirosis

    (Current titers where applicable will also be acceptable) After issuance of a permit, the dog owner is responsible for keeping immunizations a thru f above current.

  3. The owner must agree to abide by the Chicago Park District Rules and Regulations of a Dog Friendly Area.
     

Where to Get a Permit In Chicago

Dog Friendly Area Permit Applications are available at participating veterinarian offices (see list below). The Chicago Park District, with the cooperation of the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association, developed a process for distributing permits for our Dog Friendly Areas (DFAs). Permits are available at the offices of participating veterinarians for a cost of $10 per dog.

 

Participating Veterinarian Offices (list)
  1. Abell Animal Hospital
    6032 N. Northwest Hwy., Chicago IL 60631
    (773) 631-6727
  2. Animal Ark Veterinary Clinic, PC
    3235 N. Kedzie Ave., Chicago IL 60618
    (773) 442-6500
  3. Animal Care Center of Chicago
    1248 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago IL 60607
    (312) 243-6655
  4. Animal House of Chicago
    2752 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago IL 60625
    (773) 878-8002
  5. Animal Medical Center of Chicago
    1618 W. Diversey, Chicago IL 60614
    (773) 525-3353
  6. Animal Medical Center
    8343 N. Skokie Blvd., Skokie IL 60077
    (847) 673-2616
  7. Animal Medical Clinic
    1768 S. Blanchard Rd., Wheaton IL 60189
    (630) 668-3700
  8. Beverly Hills Animal Hospital
    10359 S. Western Ave., Chicago IL 60643
    (773) 779-7790
  9. Blum Animal Hospital
    3219 N. Clark St., Chicago IL 60657
    (773) 327-4446
  10. Bramer Animal Hospital Ltd
    1021 Davis Street, Evanston IL 60201
    (847) 864-1700
  11. Brighton Park Animal Hospital
    3779 S. Archer Ave., Chicago IL 60632
    (773) 254-1111
  12. Broadway Animal Hospital
    6320 N. Broadway, Chicago IL 60660
    (773) 262-5445
  13. Bronzeville Animal Hospital
    203 E. 31st St., Chicago IL 60616
    (312) 949-1838
  14. Burnham Park Animal Hospital
    1025 S. State St., Chicago IL 60605
    (312) 663-9200
  15. Cermak Animal Clinic
    6911 West Cermak Road, Berwyn IL 60402
    (708) 484-0101
  16. Chicago Pet Clinic
    3510 N. Cicero Ave., Chicago IL 60641
    (773) 283-4627
  17. Chicago Veterinary Care
    441 W. Roslyn Pl., Apt. 1E., Chicago IL 60614
    (312) 371-9839
  18. Clark n Oak Animal Health Center
    1009 N Clark St., Chicago IL 60610
    (312) 951-8000
  19. Compassionate Veterinary Care
    620 W. Webster Ave., Chicago IL 60614
    (773) 327-5024
  20. Cragin Animal Hospital
    3042 N. Cicero Ave., Chicago IL 60641
    (773) 777-4400
  21. Delta Animal Hospital
    2105 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago IL 60622
    (773) 278-6019
  22. Diversey Animal Hospital
    5540 W. Diversey, Chicago IL 60639
    (773) 283-0827
  23. Duke Animal Hospital
    3941 N. Ashland Ave., Chicago IL 60613
    (773) 627-4200
  24. Elk Grove Pet Clinic
    615 Meacham Rd., Elk Grove Village IL 60007
    (847) 524-8387
  25. Elmwood Grove Animal Hospital
    8035 W. Grand Ave., River Grove IL 60171
    (708) 456-6700
  26. Family Pet Animal Hospital
    1401 W. Webster, Chicago IL 60614
    (773) 935-2311
  27. Forest Glen Animal Hospital
    5324 N. Elston Ave., Chicago IL 60630
    (773) 283-2883
  28. Fox Animal Hospital
    2107 Crawford Ave., Evanston IL 60201
    (847) 869-4900
  29. Fullerton Animal Clinic
    4303 W. Fullerton Ave. Chicago IL 60639
    (773) 227-7600
  30. Furnetic/Chicago Center for Veterinary
    Med 2242 W. Harrison, Suite 101 Chicago IL 60612
    (312) 226-2588
  31. Heal Veterinary Clinic
    4108 N. Rockwell, Chicago IL 60618
    (773) 888-5091
  32. Higgins Animal Clinic
    1705 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago IL 60657
    (773) 525-0472
  33. Hyde Park Animal Clinic
    1363 East 53rd Street, Chicago IL 60615
    (773) 324-4484
  34. Illiana Veterinary
    16259 Van Dam Rd., South Holland IL 60473
    (708) 331-4640
  35. Janda Veterinary Hospital
    5005 W. Cermak, Cicero IL 60804
    (708) 863-4008
  36. Jewell Animal Hospital
    4501 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago IL 60625
    (773) 271-1901
  37. Lincoln Park Dog and Cat
    2665 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago IL 60614
    (773) 549-2090
  38. Logan Square Animal Hospital
    2543 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago IL 60657
    (773) 384.1138
  39. Marquette Animal Hospital
    4227 W.63rd St., Chicago IL 60629
    (773) 585-8350
  40. Mayfair Animal Clinic
    4314 N. Elston, Chicago IL 60641
    (773) 478-1868
  41. McKillip Animal Hospital
    2867 N. Clark St., Chicago IL 60657
    (773) 248-7266
  42. Metropolitan Veterinary Center
    1556 S. Michigan #1100, Chicago IL 60605
    (312) 583-1921
  43. Mid North Animal Hospital
    2212 N. Halsted, Chicago IL 60614
    (773) 929-0777
  44. Milaknis Animal Hospital
    5638 N. Western Ave., Chicago IL 60659
    (773) 561-1433
  45. Morton Grove Animal Hospital
    9128 Waukegan Rd., Morton Grove IL 60053
    (847) 965-4010
  46. My Vet Animal Hospital
    1643 W. Cortland, Chicago IL 60622
    (773) 235-8387
  47. Near North Animal Hospital LTD
    1207 N. Wells, Chicago IL 60610
    (312) 944-5350
  48. North Ave. Animal Hospital
    1901 W. North Ave., Chicago IL 60622
    (773) 278-1330
  49. North Center Animal Hospital
    1808 W. Addison St., Chicago IL 60613
    (773) 327-5050
  50. Northwest Animal Hospital
    2024 S. River Road, Des Plaines IL 60018
    (847) 296-3112
  51. Norwood Park Animal Hospital
    4321 N. Harlem Ave., Norridge IL 60706
    (708) 457-0066
  52. Pets First Veterinary Clinic
    3413 N. Broadway, Chicago IL 60657
    (773) 904-8724
  53. Pulaski Animal Hospital
    5424 S. Pulaski Rd., Chicago IL 60632
    (773) 735-2112
  54. Ravenswood Animal Hospital
    2752 W. Montrose, Chicago IL 60618
    (773) 539-7387
  55. Riser Animal Hospital
    5335 W. Touhy Ave., Skokie IL 60077
    (847) 673-2520
  56. River Forest Animal Hospital
    7515 West Lake St., River Forest IL 60305
    (708) 366-8370
  57. Roscoe Village Animal Hospital
    3131 N. Clybourn, Chicago IL 60618
    (773) 549-3131
  58. The Royal Treatment Veterinary Spa
    4130 N. Rockwell, Chicago IL 60618
    (773) 267-9966
  59. Terry Animal Hospital
    1419 Lake Ave., Wilmette IL 60091
    (847) 256-1131
  60. Touhy Animal Hospital
    2311 W. Touhy Ave., Park Ridge IL 60068
    (847) 698-3123
  61. Urban Veterinary Care
    2930 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago IL 60657
    (773) 388-0400
  62. Veterinary Home Health Care
    5000 W. Bloomingdale Ave., Chicago IL 60639
    (773) 237-8230
  63. VCA Lake Shore AH
    960 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago IL 60642
    (312) 738-3322
  64. VCA Misener-Holley
    1545 W. Devon Chicago IL 60660
    (773) 743-3322
  65. Veterinary Clinic of Tinley Park
    17715 S. Oak Park, Tinley Park IL 60477
    (708) 444-0315
  66. West Loop Veterinary Care
    815 W. Randolph, Chicago IL 60607
    (312) 421-2275
  67. West Suburban Animal Hospital
    518 N. Warwick, Westmont IL 60559
    (630) 968-4212
  68. West Wrigley Animal Hospital LLC
    3416 N. Ashland Ave., Chicago IL 60657
    (773) 528-8387
  69. Wicker Park Veterinary Clinic
    1166 N. Milwaukee, Chicago IL 60642
    (773) 227-9700
  70. Woodlawn Animal Hospital
    6523 S. King Drive, Chicago IL 60631
    (773) 288-3744
  71. Wright Animal Hospital
    265 River Road, Des Plaines IL 60016
    (847) 299-0135
  72. Your Pets Wellness
    2319 N. Damen Ave, Chicago IL 60647
    (773) 697-8176 

Updated March 2024

Participating Veterinarian Offices (map)


Updated March 2024

 

Establishing a Dog Friendly Area

To learn about the process involved in establishing a new dog friendly area, view Procedures for Establishing a DFA in your Community .