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Anderson (Fred) Dog Friendly Areas
Bartelme (Mary) Dog Friendly Area
Belmont Harbor Dog Friendly Area
Bryn Mawr Dog Friendly Area - TEMPORARY
Calumet Dog Friendly Area
Challenger Dog Friendly Area
Churchill Dog Friendly Area
Clarendon Dog Friendly Area
Coliseum Dog Friendly Area
Grant Dog Friendly Area
Horner Dog Friendly Area
Kosciuszko - Dog Friendly Area
Lake Shore East Dog Friendly Area
McKinley Dog Friendly Area (DFA)
2230 W. Pershing Road
Chicago, IL 60609
United States
Montrose Beach Dog Friendly Area
Noethling Playlot Dog Friendly Area
Park No. 551 Dog Friendly Area
Park No. 556 Dog Friendly Area
Park No. 569 Dog Friendly Area
Park No. 592
Pottawattomie Dog Friendly Area
River Dog Friendly Area
Wentworth (John) Park
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:
- 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.
- 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:
- Distemper
- Hepatitis
- Para influenza; and
- Parvovirus
- Bordetella
- 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.
- 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)
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- Abell Animal Hospital
6032 N. Northwest Hwy., Chicago IL 60631
(773) 631-6727 - Animal Ark Veterinary Clinic, PC
3235 N. Kedzie Ave., Chicago IL 60618
(773) 442-6500 - Animal Care Center of Chicago
1248 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago IL 60607
(312) 243-6655 - Animal House of Chicago
2752 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago IL 60625
(773) 878-8002 - Animal Medical Center of Chicago
1618 W. Diversey, Chicago IL 60614
(773) 525-3353 - Animal Medical Center
8343 N. Skokie Blvd., Skokie IL 60077
(847) 673-2616 - Beverly Hills Animal Hospital
10359 S. Western Ave., Chicago IL 60643
(773) 779-7790 - Blum Animal Hospital
3219 N. Clark St., Chicago IL 60657
(773) 327-4446 - Bramer Animal Hospital Ltd
1021 Davis Street, Evanston IL 60201
(847) 864-1700 - Brighton Park Animal Hospital
3779 S. Archer Ave., Chicago IL 60632
(773) 254-1111 - Broadway Animal Hospital
6320 N. Broadway, Chicago IL 60660
(773) 262-5445 - Bronzeville Animal Hospital
203 E. 31st St., Chicago IL 60616
(312) 949-1838 - Burnham Park Animal Hospital
1025 S. State St., Chicago IL 60605
(312) 663-9200 - Cermak Animal Clinic
6911 West Cermak Road, Berwyn IL 60402
(708) 484-0101 - Chicago Pet Clinic
3510 N. Cicero Ave., Chicago IL 60641
(773) 283-4627 - Chicago Veterinary Care
441 W. Roslyn Pl., Apt. 1E., Chicago IL 60614
(312) 371-9839 - Clark n Oak Animal Health Center
1009 N Clark St., Chicago IL 60610
(312) 951-8000 - Compassionate Veterinary Care
620 W. Webster Ave., Chicago IL 60614
(773) 327-5024 - Cragin Animal Hospital
3042 N. Cicero Ave., Chicago IL 60641
(773) 777-4400 - Delta Animal Hospital
2105 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago IL 60622
(773) 278-6019 - Diversey Animal Hospital
5540 W. Diversey, Chicago IL 60639
(773) 283-0827 - Duke Animal Hospital
3941 N. Ashland Ave., Chicago IL 60613
(773) 627-4200 - Elk Grove Pet Clinic
615 Meacham Rd., Elk Grove Village IL 60007
(847) 524-8387 - Elmwood Grove Animal Hospital
8035 W. Grand Ave., River Grove IL 60171
(708) 456-6700 - Family Pet Animal Hospital
1401 W. Webster, Chicago IL 60614
(773) 935-2311 - Forest Glen Animal Hospital
5324 N. Elston Ave., Chicago IL 60630
(773) 283-2883 - Fox Animal Hospital
2107 Crawford Ave., Evanston IL 60201
(847) 869-4900 - Fullerton Animal Clinic
4303 W. Fullerton Ave. Chicago IL 60639
(773) 227-7600 - Furnetic/Chicago Center for Veterinary
Med 2242 W. Harrison, Suite 101 Chicago IL 60612
(312) 226-2588 - Heal Veterinary Clinic
4108 N. Rockwell, Chicago IL 60618
(773) 888-5091 - Higgins Animal Clinic
1705 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago IL 60657
(773) 525-0472 - Hyde Park Animal Clinic
1363 East 53rd Street, Chicago IL 60615
(773) 324-4484 - Illiana Veterinary
16259 Van Dam Rd., South Holland IL 60473
(708) 331-4640 - Janda Veterinary Hospital
5005 W. Cermak, Cicero IL 60804
(708) 863-4008 - Jewell Animal Hospital
4501 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago IL 60625
(773) 271-1901 - Lincoln Park Dog and Cat
2665 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago IL 60614
(773) 549-2090 - Logan Square Animal Hospital
2543 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago IL 60657
(773) 384.1138 - Marquette Animal Hospital
4227 W.63rd St., Chicago IL 60629
(773) 585-8350 - Mayfair Animal Clinic
4314 N. Elston, Chicago IL 60641
(773) 478-1868 - McKillip Animal Hospital
2867 N. Clark St., Chicago IL 60657
(773) 248-7266 - Metropolitan Veterinary Center
1556 S. Michigan #1100, Chicago IL 60605
(312) 583-1921 - Mid North Animal Hospital
2212 N. Halsted, Chicago IL 60614
(773) 929-0777 - Milaknis Animal Hospital
5638 N. Western Ave., Chicago IL 60659
(773) 561-1433 - Morton Grove Animal Hospital
9128 Waukegan Rd., Morton Grove IL 60053
(847) 965-4010 - My Neighborhood Vet
6927 N. Lincoln Ave., Lincolnwood IL 60712
(847) 213-0600 - My Vet Animal Hospital
1643 W. Cortland, Chicago IL 60622
(773) 235-8387 - Near North Animal Hospital LTD
1207 N. Wells, Chicago IL 60610
(312) 944-5350 - North Ave. Animal Hospital
1901 W. North Ave., Chicago IL 60622
(773) 278-1330 - North Center Animal Hospital
1808 W. Addison St., Chicago IL 60613
(773) 327-5050 - Northwest Animal Hospital
2024 S. River Road, Des Plaines IL 60018
(847) 296-3112 - Norwood Park Animal Hospital
4321 N. Harlem Ave., Norridge IL 60706
(708) 457-0066 - Pets First Veterinary Clinic
3413 N. Broadway, Chicago IL 60657
(773) 904-8724 - Pulaski Animal Hospital
5424 S. Pulaski Rd., Chicago IL 60632
(773) 735-2112 - Ravenswood Animal Hospital
2752 W. Montrose, Chicago IL 60618
(773) 539-7387 - Riser Animal Hospital
5335 W. Touhy Ave., Skokie IL 60077
(847) 673-2520 - Roscoe Village Animal Hospital
3131 N. Clybourn, Chicago IL 60618
(773) 549-3131 - The Royal Treatment Veterinary Spa
4130 N. Rockwell, Chicago IL 60618
(773) 267-9966 - Terry Animal Hospital
1419 Lake Ave., Wilmette IL 60091
(847) 256-1131 - Touhy Animal Hospital
2311 W. Touhy Ave., Park Ridge IL 60068
(847) 698-3123 - Urban Veterinary Care
2930 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago IL 60657
(773) 388-0400 - Veterinary Home Health Care
5000 W. Bloomingdale Ave., Chicago IL 60639
(773) 237-8230 - VCA Lake Shore AH
960 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago IL 60642
(312) 738-3322 - West Loop Veterinary Care
815 W. Randolph, Chicago IL 60607
(312) 421-2275 - West Suburban Animal Hospital
518 N. Warwick, Westmont IL 60559
(630) 968-4212 - West Wrigley Animal Hospital LLC
3416 N. Ashland Ave., Chicago IL 60657
(773) 528-8387 - Wicker Park Veterinary Clinic
1166 N. Milwaukee, Chicago IL 60642
(773) 227-9700 - Woodlawn Animal Hospital
6523 S. King Drive, Chicago IL 60631
(773) 288-3744 - Wright Animal Hospital
265 River Road, Des Plaines IL 60016
(847) 299-0135 - Your Pets Wellness
2319 N. Damen Ave, Chicago IL 60647
(773) 697-8176
Updated June 2024
- Abell Animal Hospital
- Participating Veterinarian Offices (map)
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Updated June 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 .