Dog Friendly Area Rules and Regulations

Rules & Regulations of a DFA

• 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 childrenmust 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.