The 20 Best Dog Parks in Chicago, IL
These are the 20 highest-rated dog parks we list in Chicago, IL, ranked by what visitors actually say about them.
Posh Pet Club leads, with 4.9 stars from 183 reviews; Lakeshore East Park follows at 4.8.
Between them they carry 7,678 Google reviews and average 4.6 stars. We weigh a rating by how many people left it, so a place with a handful of five-star reviews does not leapfrog one that thousands have rated nearly as well.
2.Lakeshore East Park
4.8 · 600 reviews · Chicago
4.8 stars from 600 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list. Dogs welcome, good for kids and parking on site.
3.Bosly's Backyard
4.8 · 158 reviews · Chicago
Rated 4.8 from 158 reviews. Dogs welcome and parking on site.
4.Montrose Dog Friendly Area
4.7 · 1,888 reviews · Chicago
4.7 stars from 1,888 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list. Dogs welcome, good for kids and parking on site.
5.Walsh (John) Park
4.7 · 765 reviews · Chicago
4.7 stars from 765 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list. Dogs welcome, good for kids and parking on site.
6.Horner Park Dog Park
4.7 · 643 reviews · Chicago
4.7 stars from 643 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list. Dogs welcome, good for kids and parking on site.
7.Dog. Hotel | Daycare
4.7 · 327 reviews · Chicago
Rated 4.7 from 327 reviews. Parking on site. Open around the clock.
8.The West Loop 569 Dog Friendly Area
4.7 · 221 reviews · Chicago
Rated 4.7 from 221 reviews. Dogs welcome, good for kids and parking on site.
9.Community Park West
4.6 · 404 reviews · Chicago
Rated 4.6 from 404 reviews. Dogs welcome and good for kids.
11.Mayslake
4.6 · 296 reviews · Chicago
Rated 4.6 from 296 reviews. Dogs welcome, good for kids and parking on site.
13.Lakeshore East Dog Park
4.6 · 142 reviews · Chicago
Rated 4.6 from 142 reviews. Dogs welcome and good for kids.
15.Miller Meadow Off-Leash Dog Area
4.5 · 117 reviews · Chicago
Rated 4.5 from 117 reviews. Dogs welcome and parking on site.
16.Pottawattomie Park
4.4 · 620 reviews · Chicago
4.4 stars from 620 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list. Dogs welcome, good for kids and parking on site.
17.Doggy Paddle Aquatic Center For Dogs
4.4 · 207 reviews · Chicago
Rated 4.4 from 207 reviews. Dogs welcome and good for kids.
20.Gillson Park Dog Beach
4.2 · 169 reviews · Chicago
Rated 4.2 from 169 reviews. Dogs welcome, good for kids and parking on site.
Common questions
What is the best dog park in Chicago, IL?
Posh Pet Club ranks first, with 4.9 out of 5 stars from 183 Google reviews.
Which dog parks in Chicago, IL allow dogs?
Lakeshore East Park, Bosly's Backyard, Montrose Dog Friendly Area, Walsh (John) Park and Horner Park Dog Park, among others, are listed as dog-friendly.
Which dog parks in Chicago, IL are good for kids?
Lakeshore East Park, Montrose Dog Friendly Area, Walsh (John) Park, Horner Park Dog Park and The West Loop 569 Dog Friendly Area, among others, are flagged as family-friendly.
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