To establish a fenced in, off-leash dog park where well-behaved canine citizens can exercise in a clean, safe environment without endangering or annoying people, property or wildlife. To develop a beautiful, well-maintained space open to all dog lovers and friends who are willing to uphold the park's rules and restrictions. To view this park as a community project, in partnership with the Chicago Park District, designed to satisfy the needs of dog-owners and non-dog owners alike.

Cold Weather Pet Care

Tue, 12/30/2008 - 16:24 — Anonymous

In Chicago, winter is a season of bitter cold and numbing wetness. Help your pets remain happy and healthy during the colder months by following these simple guidelines:

2008 Dog Friendly Area Participating Veterinarians

Mon, 12/08/2008 - 17:40 — Anonymous
  Company Name Address City State Zip Phone
1 Abell Animal Hospital 6032 N. Northwest Hwy Chicago IL 60631 773.631.6727
2 Ace Animal Hospital 5233 W. Irving Park Rd. Chicago IL 60641 773.685.4440

Chicago Park District DFA Locations

Tue, 09/02/2008 - 16:59 — Anonymous

Chicago Park District offers dog friendly areas for our little friends.

  1. Challenger Park - 1101 W. Irving Park Rd.
  2. Churchill Park - 1825 N. Damen
  3. Coliseum Park - 14th & Wabash
  4. Grant Park - Columbus Drive & 9th Street
  5. Hamlin Park - 3035 N. Hoyne
  6. Margate Park - 4921 N. Marine Dr.
  7. Montrose Beach - Wilson Street & the Lake
  8. Park No. 511 - 630 N. Kingsbury
  9. Park No. 546 - 450 E. Benton Place
  10. Park No. 551 - 353 N. DesPlaines
  11. River Park - 5100 N. Francisco Ave.
  12. Walsh Park - 1722 N. Ashland
  13. Wicker Park - 1425 N. Damen
  14. Wiggly Field - 2645 N. Sheffield

Warning: Buy dogs licenses

Mon, 07/09/2007 - 15:50 — Anonymous

Dog owners may be in deep doo-doo if their pooches are found not to be in compliance with a Chicago ordinance that requires dogs to have city dog licenses.

Bike patrol police have already cited or issued warnings to dog owners along the lakefront, with most of the enforcement activity occurring in Rogers Park.

DFA Guidelines

Sun, 07/01/2007 - 18:51 — Anonymous

A recent park district ruling requires that all dog parks have an active committee composed of dog park patrons to communicate with the Chicago Park District dog park reps and assist with the upkeep and maintenance of the dog park.

Durbin Announces Senate Hearing on Pet Food Contamination

Thu, 04/12/2007 - 13:19 — Anonymous

U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) held a news conference regarding the recent pet food recall in Chicago on Thursday, April 5, 2007. Durbin discussed the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s regulation of the pet food industry and the impact on pets and their owners across the nation.

Dog Friendly Area (DFA) Frequently Asked Questions

Fri, 06/30/2006 - 10:16 — Anonymous
  1. WHAT IS THE PERMIT AND TAG FEE?
    The permit and tag fee is a total of $5.00
  2. HOW LONG IS A PERMIT AND TAG GOOD FOR?
    Any permit and registration tag will be valid only for a single season no matter when purchased. A single season is defined as the period running from January 1st of any year through December 31st of the same year.

Revised Permit Plan For Chicago Park District Dog Friendly Areas

Tue, 01/10/2006 - 17:01 — Anonymous

December 1, 2005

I. Introduction

The Chicago Park District currently operates several enclosed “Dog Friendly Areas” (“DFAs”) (sometimes referred to as “Dog Parks”) where dogs can exercise, play and socialize “off-leash.” Until recently, the Park District has operated these DFAs in compliance with the Code of the Chicago Park District and its own administrative decisions, as well as under City of Chicago ordinances. Recently, the Administrator of the Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control, acting under Section 20-15 of the Cook County Animal and Rabies Control Ordinance, has issued Regulation VIII to regulate the operation of DFAs.

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