Prairie Wolf Dog Park Lake Forest Illinois

The 44-acre off-leash area in Lake Forest was the Readers’ Choice for finding a piece of “dog heaven,” according to the accompanying article. It was praised for its well-kept amenities, including mowed paths, an expansive meadow, and a clean-up station.

Prairie Wolf is one of five designated dog areas in Lake County managed by the Lake County Forest Preserves. The Dog Exercise Areas are fenced locations where dogs are welcome to play, swim, socialize and run off-leash. Originally developed to provide a site for specialized activity training, the Dog Exercise Areas have become enormously popular for recreational use as well.