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Du Page County Dog Training Area
City: Addison, IL
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Hours: Open sunrise to sunset
Location: Swift Road, about 1 mile south of Army Trail
Features: Parking, water, trashcans; wonderful sandy bottom lake with nice open field.
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Lincoln Park Dog Park
City: Aurora, IL
Phone: 630-897-0516
Website: http:www.foxvalleyparkdistrict.org
Hours: Dusk till Dawn
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Features: Tags are available at the Prisco Community Center.
Fees: $10/residents, $15/non-residents
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Riley's Run Dog Park
City: Bartlett
State: IL
Website: http://www.bartlettparks.org
Dog Park Info: Who let the dogs out?
You can, at Bartlett s first off-leash dog park. The park opened its gates in 2009, providing a unique outdoor green space for area dogs (and their Owners). Every day from dawn till dusk, you and your pooch can run, play games, and take advantage of the amenities the park has to offer. Featured amenities include agility equipment, dog shower, drinking fountains, and transition zones.
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Challenger Bark
City: Chicago, IL
Phone: 773-477-7933
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Location: 1100 W. Irving Park Road
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Chopin Park
City: Chicago, IL
Phone: 773-685-3247
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Location: 3420 N. Long Avenue
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Churchill Field Park
City: Chicago, IL
Phone: 312-747-7640
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Location: 1466 S. Wabash Avenue
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Grace-Noethlink Park
City: Chicago, IL
Phone: 773-348-2832
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Location: 2645 N. Sheffield Avenue
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Grant Bark Park
City: Chicago, IL
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Website: http:www.southloopdogs.com
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Location: Michigan Avenue and 11th Street Pedestrian Bridge
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Hamlin Park
City: Chicago, IL
Phone: 312-742-7785
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Location: 3035 N. Hoyne
Features: Fenced, trees
Double-gated entry, L-shaped area surrounding tennis courts, nice people from the neighborhood. Park is dirt with no fountain, so bring water and don't go after a rain!
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Margate Park
City: Chicago, IL
Phone: 312-742-PLAY
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Location: 4921 N. Marine Dr.
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Paws Park / River Park
City: Chicago, IL
Phone: 312-742-7516
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Location: 5100 N. Francisco
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Portage Park
City: Chicago, IL
Phone: 773-685-7235
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Location: 4100 N. Long Avenue
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Walsh Park
City: Chicago, IL
Phone: 773-384-0393
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Hours: Sunrise to sunset
Location: 1722 N. Ashland Ave.
Features: 4500 sf. Mostly asphalted surface with a small pea gravel area. Fenced with double gating for entering and exiting.
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Wicker Park
City: Chicago, IL
Phone: 312-742-7553
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Hours: Open 24 hours
Location: 1425 N. Damen Ave.
Features: Fenced, handicap, trees, lights, water, trash
comments = free-spirited, a small fenced area with wood chips.
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Wiggley Field
City: Chicago, IL
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Hours: Day and early evening
Location: 2600 block of Sheffield
Features: Fenced, benches, tables, handicap, poopbags, trees, parking, lights, water, trash
comments = Once was child playlot, now for dogs. Has rules about dog behavior, about 100' by 100' or larger. Usually at least 3-15 dogs playing at any given time. Clean, safe, it is double gated so dogs cannot get out while other dogs are coming in.
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Lippold Park/Hound Town
City: Crystal Lake, IL
Phone: 815-459-0680
Website: http:www.crystallakeparks.org
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Features: Parking is available at the Route 176 Entrance. Permits are available at the Crystal Lake Park District administration office.
Fees: $30/dog, $6/additional dog
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Jaycee Memorial Park
City: Deerfield, IL
Phone: 847-945-0650
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Location: 1050 Wilmot Rd.
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E. J. Beck Lake
City: Des Plaines, IL
Phone: 847-635-7024
Website: http:www.becklakedogs.org
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Location: 8939A Robin Dr.
Features: Permit required.
$50.00/per dog.
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Evanston Dog Beach
City: Evanston, IL
Phone: 847-866-2900
Website: http:www.cityofevanston.org/departments/parks/beach_dog.shtml
Hours: 7am - 8pm May 1 - October 31
Location: At Church St. and Davis by the lake
Features: Fees:
Evanston residents: $40/season
Non-residents: $80/season
Tokens are required to enter the beach and may be purchased at the Dempster Street Beach Office (where Dempster St. meets the lake; 10am-5 daily between Memorial Day & Labor Day) or at the City Collector's Office in the Civic Center.
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Friends Forever Dog Park
City: Freeport
State: IL
Website: http://members.petfinder.org/~IL124/dogpark/index.html
Dog Park Info: Please note - the daily fee is now $5 per dog.
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Forest Park Dog Park
City: Forest Park, IL
Phone: 708-366-2323
Website: http:www.ForestPark.net
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Features: Forest Park is home to one of the first dog parks in the western suburbs. Volunteers and staff keep the area clean and attractive making it an inviting park for you and your K-9 partner. Everyone is welcome however a license is required.
Licenses may be obtained at the Forest Park Village Hall.
Fees:
Residents: $10/ dog, $2/additional dog
Non-residents: $15/dog, $3/additional dog
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Friends Forever Public Dog Park
City: Freeport, IL
Phone: 815-232-6164
Website: http:www.petfinder.com/shelters/friendsforever.html
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Location: 966 Rudy Rd.
Features: We were just named one of the top ten dog parks in the USA by dog fancy magazine, we offer three parts to the park 1. a regulation size agility course(completely fenced) 2. a small park double fenced for dogs under 30 LB.(1/2 acre). 3. our big park is almost 8 acres of fun in the sun, with several resting area for the owners, picnic tables throughout, a warming hutch for cold days while the pups play. and we also offer a 40x60x 6ft deep pond treated like a swimming pool, with dock and water fall and soft water, just a great place to meet and let the dogs be dogs & have some fun. Open all year, sun rise to sun set 365 days(the whole park is kept mowed) also areas outside of the park to sit and have a snack(you bring) also a dog wash within the park. most of all we have great dogs & people here to greet you! So come on out see ya by the pond!
Fees:
1 year pass $25 first dog
$20 2nd dog
$15 each dog after
1 day pass $2.00 per dog
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Geneseo Dog Park
City: Geneseo
State: IL
Website: http://www.geneseo.org
Dog Park Info: 1 acre dog park. Opened August, 2009. Located on Rt. 82 north of Geneseo near Humane Society building and Prairie Park.
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Glen Ellyn Dog Run
City: Glen Ellyn, IL
Phone: 630-252-2462
Website: http:www.gepark.org
Hours: Sunrise - 10pm
Location: North of Route 53, west of the I-355 Expressway
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Mallard Lake Forest Preserve
City: Hanover Park, IL
Phone: 630-933-7200
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Hours: One hour after sunrise to one hour after sunset
Location: Lawrence Avenue near Cloverdale Rd.
Features: Dog training area
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Moraine Park and Beach
City: Highland Park, IL
Phone: 847-681-2189
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Hours: Sunrise - Sunset
Location: 2501 Sheridan Rd.
Features: Fees:
Residents: $40/ each dog
Non-resident: $120/ each dog
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Katherine Legge Memorial Park
City: Hinsdale, IL
Phone: 630-789-7090
Website: http:www.villageofhinsdale.org/klm/dog.php
Hours: 5am - 9am and 7pm - 10pm
Location: 5901 S. County Line Rd.
Features: The permitted area of KLM Park is that portion located north of the creek; however, dogs may gain access from the parking lot located at the south end of the Park, as long as dogs are leashed and use only the area located to the west of the paved roadway or the roadway located immediately east of the adjacent area.
All dogs in the area north of the creek must be on a leash or be within physical proximity to and within sight of its owner at all times and come to its owner and heel immediately upon voice command of its owner.
All dogs must wear a collar, be appropriately licensed and wear a tag as proof of licensing or if not required in the dog's domicile, wear a tag with the owners name, address and phone number. Proof of current rabies inoculation must be worn.
No more than two dogs per owner.
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Willow Dog Park
City: Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
Phone: 847-285-5440
Website: http:www.heparks.org/index.php?loc=willow
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to Sunset
Location: 3600 Lexington Dr. at Algonquin Rd.
Features: 1/2 Acre of Open Space for Dogs to Run and Train, Tables for Owners to Sit and Socialize, 5-ft Fence with Special Entrance Holding Area, Limited Number of Memberships Available
Resident Fees:
$40 for first dog;
$15/additional dog
Non-Resident Fees:
$60 for first dog;
$20/additional dog
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Messenger Marsh Dog Park
City: Homer Glen
State: IL
Website: http://www.reconnectwithnature.org/preserves-and-trails/preserve-dog-parks.asp
Dog Park Info: 5 acres with a smaller 1-acre park for dogs under 30 lbs. Annual permit required ($25/Will County residents; $50/non-residents).
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Rover's Run
City: Homewood-Flossmoor, IL
Phone: 708-957-0300
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Location: Southeast corner of Apollo Park at 191st Street near Center St.
Features: Fees:
Resident: $15
Non-resident: $25
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Sunrise Park and Beach
City: Lake Bluff, IL
Phone: 847-234-4150
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Hours: Sunrise to sunset
Location: 1 E. Center Street
Features: Dogs are allowed to run off-leash on the north end.
Fees:
Residents: Free with beach pass and dog sticker
Non-residents: $150/pass and sticker
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Prairie Wolf Dog Exercise Area
City: Lake Forest, IL
Phone: 847-367-6640
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Hours: 8am - Sunset
Location: East side of Waukegan Rd. (Route 43) just south of Old Mill Rd.
Features: Fees:
Resident: $44/year - $18/additional dog
Non-resident: $120/year - $56/additional dog
Daily permits:
Residents: $5
Non-resident: $10
Permits are available at the Lake County Forest Preserve Office at 2000 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville
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The Bark Park
City: Lake in the Hills, IL
Phone: 847-960-7400
Website: http:www.lith.org/Community/DogPark.shtml
Hours: Dawn - 9pm
Location: 9027 Haligus Rd at West Miller
Features: Annual permit required and entry key must be obtained at Lake in the Hills Village Hall
Fees:
Residents: $40/dog $6/ additional dog
Non-residents: $60/dog $10/ additional dog
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Independence Grove
City: Libertyville, IL
Phone: 847-367-6640
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Hours: 8am - Sunset
Location: On Milwaukee Ave. just north of Illinois Route 137 (Buckley Road)
Features: Annual permit required and entry key must be obtained at Lake in the Hills Village Hall
Fees:
Residents: $40/dog $6/ additional dog
Non-residents: $60/dog $10/ additional dog
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Lindenhurst Duck Farm Dog Exercise Area
City: Libertyville, IL
Phone: 847-367-6640
Website: http:www.lcfpd.org
Hours: 8am - Sunset
Location: Grand Avenue (Route 132) we of Route 45
Features: Annual permit fees in 2007 remain the same as they were in 2006:
For Lake County residents: $44 for the first dog and $18 for each additional dog
Out-of-county: $120 for the first dog and $56 for each additional
Daily permits:
Lake County residents: $5 per day per dog
Non-residents: $10 per day per dog
View map of dog area at http:www.lcfpd.org/docs/map_22015.pdf
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Friends of Murphysboro Dog Park
City: Murphysboro
State: IL
Website: http://friendsofmurphysboro.com
Dog Park Info: Location:2610 W. Riverside Park Road
Small and large dog areas, waste bags, water, benches, beautiful park setting.
Greene Valley Forest Preserve
City: Naperville, IL
Phone: 630-933-7248
Website: http:www.dupageforest.com
Hours: One hour after sunrise to one hour after sunset
Location: Greene Rd between Hobson and 75th St.
Features: Shelters located on Greene Road (first light west of Rt. 53), 1/3 mile north of 75th Street.
Fees:
Residents: $5
Nonresidents: $15
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Springbrook Prairie Dog Exercise Area
City: Naperville, IL
Phone: 630-933-7200
Website: http:www.dupageforest.com
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Location: South of 75th Street between Route 59 and Modaff Rd.
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Whalon Dog Park
City: Naperville, IL
Phone: 815-727-8700
Website: http:www.fpdwc.org/whalon.cfm
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Location: In Whalon Lake Preserve 1.5 miles west of Route 53 on Royce Rd.
Features: Annual permit required
Fees:
Resident: $25
Non-resident: $50
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Mayslake Dog Exercise Area
City: Oak Brook, IL
Phone: 630-933-7248
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Location: Southwest corner of Route 83 and 31st Street
Features: The entrance and parking lot for the dog area is off St. Paschal's Drive east of the mansion.
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Dorothy Drennon Park
City: Oakbrook Terrace, IL
Phone: 630-627-6100
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Hours: Sunrise to sunset
Location: Nimitz and Eisenhower roads
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Heritage Center Park
City: Oakbrook Terrace, IL
Phone: 630-627-6100
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Hours: Sunrise to sunset
Location: 1 South 325 Ardmore Avenue
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Terrace View Park
City: Oakbrook Terrace, IL
Phone: 630-627-6100
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Hours: Sunrise to sunset
Location: Park View Plaza, Route 83 (Kingery Highway) at 22nd street
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Rock Springs Park
City: O'Fallon
State: IL
Website: Link
Dog Park Info: The new facility is approximately 1.5 acres and is located in the northeast field area of Rock Springs Park. The area is fenced and dogs are allowed off leash to socialize and exercise while in this area. Pet owners are required to adhere to the rules of the new area, which are clearly posted. The new Dog Park is open to all types of dogs and for everyone who wishes to use it. All other areas in Rock Springs Park will still require dogs to be on a leash.
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Paws Park
City: Park Ridge, IL
Phone: 847-692-5127
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Hours: dawn - dusk
Location: 2800 W. Oakton
Features: On the east side of the indoor ice rink building
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Van Horne Woods Park
City: Plainfield Township, IL
Phone: 815-436-8812
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Location: East side of Van Horne Woods at Caton Farm Rd. near Interstate Highway 55
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Best Friends Dog park
City: Prairie View
State: IL
Website: http://www.bestfriendspetcare.com/
Dog Park Info: Open 365 days a year, 8am till dusk. All dogs must be social, and current on vaccines. The yearly fee is $99, this is due at time of signing contract, you will then be issued a key.
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Wiggly Field Dog Park
City: Peru
State: IL
Website: http://http://www.peru.il.us/community/parks.html
Dog Park Info: Veterans Memorial Park & Wiggly Field
2600 Plank Road
Peru, IL 61354
offers Wiggly Field Fenced-In Dog Run w trash cans,water bowls, Tables, & poop bags. Has baseball fields, softball fields, a playground, an indoor bathroom, and a shelter.
Canine Corners
City: Rockford, IL
Phone: 815-987-8800
Website: http:www.caninecorners.com
Hours: Dawn till Dusk
Location: Searles Park, Central and Kilburn Avenue, near the ball fields
Features: Fenced, tables, trees, poopbags, trashcans, parking, restrooms & water close by. There are 2 parks, Elliot Park and Searls Park. Elliot Park has 2 acres and it is located off South Lyford Rd. in southeast Rockford. Searls Park has 4 acres and is located in northeast Rockford.
Membership required.
FULL SEASON TAG (February-January)
$35 ($25 discounted resident rate)
HALF SEASON TAG (August-January)
$17.50 ($12.50 discounted resident rate)
$15 for each additional dog
One Day Visit:
$3 for one dog; $1 for each additional dog
See website for more details
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Hammel Woods
City: Shorewood, IL
Phone: 815-727-8700
Website: http:www.fpdwc.org
Hours: 8am - 5pm, Summer 8am - 8pm
Location: At the Hammel Woods DuPage River access, on Black Road between I-180 overpass and Route 59
Features: Seven acres fenced in. Permits are required.
Fees:
Residents: $25/year
Non-residents: $50/year
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Pooch Park
City: Skokie, IL
Phone: 847-674-1500
Website: http:www.skokieparkdistrict.org
Hours: 5am - 10pm
Location: 3220 Oakton Street
Features: Permit is required
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Springfield, Illinois off-leash area
City: Springfield, IL 62702
Phone:
Website: http:pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/springfield_illinois_dogpark/
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Location: First go to the intersection of Jefferson St. and Veterans Parkway. From there, go one-block West on Jefferson, stay in the right lane, and take the first right onto Winch Road (by the little strip mall). The entrance to the park is up Winch Lane about 1/2 mile, on the left, just after passing Suzette Dr. When you go into the park, the entrance is a T intersection, turn left and then right into a parking lot. Follow the path and you are there!
Features: Two fenced-in areas located within Stuart Park.
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Blackwell Forest Preserve Dog Exercise Area
City: Warrenville, IL
Phone: 630-933-7200
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Hours: One hour after sunrise to one hour after sunset
Location: South of Mack rd. east of Illinois Route 59
Features: Poopbags, trees, trashcans, parking; There is a river running alongside for swimming. On Saturday and Sunday mornings there are groups of really nice dogs and their owners for fun and pleasant talk. It is a really nice time!
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Lakewood Dog Exercise Area
City: Wauconda, IL
Phone: 847-367-6640
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Hours: 6:30am - sunset
Location: Fairfield Rd. south of Illinoise Route 176
Features: Fenced, benches, tables, handicap, poopbags, trees, restrooms, trashcans, parking; 16 fenced acres on an old farm.
Permit required and are available at the Lake County Forest Preserve office, 2000 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Libertyville.
Fees:
Resident: $44/year, $18 additional dog
Non-resident: $120/year, $56/additional dog
Daily Permits:
Resident: $5/day
Non-resident: $10/day
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Callahan-Franklin Dog Exercise Area
City: Waukegan, IL
Phone: 847-360-4725
Website:
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Location: 1720 Western Avenue at Larsen Nature Preserve on Western and Greenwood Ave.
Features: Fenced, benches, poopbags, trees,trashcans, parking; the dog exercise area is located next toa natural area, a children's playground and a regional walking trail/bike path.
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Pratt's Wayne Woods Forest Preserve
City: Wayne, IL
Phone: 630-790-4900
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Hours: One hour after sunrise to one hour after sunset
Location: North of Army Trail Rd, south of Steams Rd.
Features: Follow the brown district sign marked "specials use" to an area east of Powis Rd.
Fenced, benches, trees, parking, restrooms, water; many dogs in the evening and all day weekends - nice group of people with well-behaved dogs.
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Gilson Park Dog beach
City: Wilmette, IL
Phone: 847-256-9656
Website:
Hours: Vary by season
Location: Southeast corner of Gilson Park, east of Sheridan Rd., north of Linden Ave.
Features: Fees:
Resident: $25/year $5/additional dog
Non-resident: $150/year $50/additional dog
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Centennial Park Dog Beach
City: Winnetka, IL
Phone: 847-501-2040
Website:
Hours: 6:30am - 10pm
Location: one driveway south of Elder Land
Features: Fees:
Resident: $30/year, $10/additional dog
Non-resident: $160/year, $35/additional dog.
Non-residents must also have a parking sticker which is an additional $100
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Dog Park at Cabin Nature Center
City: Wood Dale, IL
Phone: 630-595-9333
Website: http:www.wooddaleparkdistrict.org
Hours: Dawn - dusk
Location: Wood Dale Rd. south of Montrose Ave.
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