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Chicago Dog Parks

Chicago Dog Parks

The Windy City is a great place for a pooch. The shore around Lake Michigan has over 18 miles of running paths that are perfect for those long runs and leisurely walks.Dog parks are peppered across the more residential areas of the city and are perfect for doggy and dog owner socializing.

Wiggly Field

Wiggly Field is a great dog park if you are living in the Wrigleyville area. It is free and open to the public. It also provides free water for dogs and there is a fun little obstacle course.

Puptown

Puptown is a special kind of dog park. It's not a big open space, but rather a hidden gem nestled in Chicago's Uptown neighborhood. The park is self sustained by it's patrons that keep the park clean and welcoming. Thier annual "Howl-O-Ween" costume contest actually gets pretty competitive and is quite a spectacle. The park also features canine health seminars and arranges dog owner meet-ups on occasion for pups and peeps to socialize. Puptown was even rated the No. 5 Dog Park in Chicago by Dogchannel.com

Chicago Dog Friendly Hotels

Chicago has some fantastic dog friendly hotels, these places let you bring your pooch in the room with you and have everything on hand you would need for your pup. The Hotel Monaco and the Hotel Burnham are both great places to stay while visiting Chicago.

Chicago Dog Friendly Restaurants

Numerous North Side restaurants allow pups on their patios during the warmer months – Big Star, Gilt Bar, The Bad Apple and Mr. Brown’s Lounge all allow canines to lie out on their patios as their owners take in some tasty food and refreshing drinks.

A Boutqiue Chicago Pet Store

Stop off in the Lincoln Park neighborhood after wards and head into Three Dog Bakery. It’s a pet store specializing in home cooked dog treats that are sure to make your little guys tail wag.

Chicago has a ton to offer dog owners and simply exploring the city with your pup can be a real treat by itself.