Great little beach off the marina at Belmont Harbor. Easily accessible from the Roscoe st under…read morepass. Little sandy beach, launch deck, and lake views. It's nice because it's shady too. There's only one area, so no separation by size. Beware that the entry is a single gate, not double gate, so make sure no one gets out accidentally. It's pretty convenient to all lake shore drive has too offer and bonus that the mobile dog wash is right outside to wash off excess sand so you keep your car clean. My dog loves it. I need to bring some toys next time but we definitely had a fun run in the sand.

08/28/20 - yikes talk about a blast from the past. I was walking north from Fullerton Beach and…read moregot all the way up to the Chicago Yacht Club @ Belmont Harbor when I walked by an enclosed area that is where the dog beach is. The beach is a tiny little patch of sand that people bring their pooches to so they can socialize w/their doggie friends and go swimming. Because of the high lake levels most of the dog beach is under water. You can still see the sand but only a small portion remains above the water level. This really doesn't seem to bother the dogs or their owners as they still come. While the dogs are swimming and playing in the waters the owners are socializing. Its nice to have this but only a small portion remains.

Wiggly Field was pretty clean. There were a couple couple of piles left by either oblivious or…read moreinconsiderate dog guardians but overall much cleaner than other dog parks I've visited. They have a time out zone for training or cool down periods, which is very thoughtful. I also appreciated the fresh running water that is available from several sources and all the trees. All of the surfaces are hard, but I'm not sure what else you'd do that would be better.

The location is great and the park set up is great, however, owners here with the worst behaved…read moredogs also tend to be the most negligent owners. Our dog was bit here on two separate occasions and once enough to draw blood- we will no longer be returning after seeing the risk and lack of trained pups.

What's going on with Puptown lately? When I started coming here a couple of years ago, it was full…read moreof dogs and really attentive owners. Recently, it's maintained the amount of dogs, but the attentiveness of the owners has seriously decreased. I have left multiple times because I felt that dogs were being aggressive and their owners were either not paying attention, or were not picking up on the signs of their dogs' aggression. I have a fairly large dog (56 lbs), so I'm not just freaking out whenever any dog approaches my tiny pup. My dog is pretty submissive, and not at all aggressive, so it's really unfortunate that we're forced to leave because irresponsible owners let their dogs bully her. This is, obviously, not all owners. Let's get Puptown back on track people! If you're dog STARTS behaving aggressively, pull them away to settle down. It can't be good for you, your dog, the dog that gets hurt, or the hurt dog's owner if something goes down. You can't go to a dog park, sit down, and expect other people to regulate the situation. I'm not getting in the middle of a dog fight between two dogs who, although half my size, could tear me to shreds if they wanted to. That's why EVERYONE needs to pay attention to their dog.

In celebration of Earth Month, wanting to say this is definitely mine and my dog's favorite park…read more He knows the way by heart and is excited to drop by every time. I'm not sure who runs the park, but I do notice a few people who take care of it and keep it running for us. Overall, its a great place for my dog to socialize. The regulars are a nice group who you can chat with.

Best part of Horner Park is this place for the dogs. Horner Dog Friendly Area is located in the…read moresouthern part of this large park on the north side. It has many amenities that are beneficial to dogs and their owners as well. For sure it makes good use of its land area. There's a fountain for filling bowls and pools. About an acre in area, so it's not a big area. Its surface is covered in wood chips. This is a benefit to pets because it provides extra cushion, plus it protects their paws from hot temperatures. A few things about it are common. It has separate areas for small and big dogs. Best thing here is the water play area. This sprinkles water and owners can fill up pools for dogs to paddle and go swimming. Has a lot to like about it. It's close to the entrance on Irving Park Road. There's benches so owners can relax while their dogs run around and bark at things.

Probably the best gated dog park in town - there's a big and small dog park. This park usually has…read moredogs there! It's one of the few dog parks in the area that isn't all asphalt - the mulch/dirt combo keeps the dog pee smell away. During the winter though, it is quite icy and mush. Next to the park there is also a great field for off leash trained dogs as well as a walking path. Street parking is easy to find but there is also a free parking lot!

Came to this park to walk the dog. Hamlin Dog Park is obviously located in Hamlin Park. It…read morespecifically is located next to the tennis courts in the southwest part of this. A small area but enough room to run around. This also has poop bags and a fountain. A pretty basic ass area. It's small and there not that much to it. There's a fenced area for dogs to run around and that's about all they have it seems. One thing is that it's close to the tennis courts. These make it convenient to those looking to do something else while hanging out with a dog or some other kind of pet. For sure a good place to bring a dog. It's pretty clean, without poop everywhere. This has lots of baseball but this is where to go for walking dogs or whoever.

It's a nice day today and my pup is four months old; I wanted him to play with some new dogs before…read moreit gets cold outside. The people that were there today were extremely nice which is a plus. It's nice to be able to communicate with people who aren't rude. The park was ok, a bit dirty; I didn't like the gravel, especially the area in the back where a mud-pitt forms. People say it's a well kept park,(it does look nice from the pictures posted, especially with all the dogs) so come spring I'll probably give this park another chance. Maybe it's just a bad experience at the end of the year. I had to travel about 15-20 to get here, no dog parks in my area, so if you're like me, maybe you can check out the portage park dog park. It's a nice area and the dog park is half gravel half turf. Not as big though but its pretty close to it; nice big square area. Nice drinking fountain and bags to pick up waste. People there are friendly also.

My black lab's favorite place in the world!!!! We have to go at least once every summer. It's an…read morehour drive but totally worth it to see her happy. She loves to swim and play fetch and there's always dogs no matter what day of the week or time you go. The only time there wasn't many dogs here was when it was a bit rainy outside. If you come on a weekend, expect it to be filled with dogs! It's free to enter and they also have self-service dog baths. There's a small parking lot right outside that costed us about $4 for an hour, but there's a lot of street parking in the area and free spots.

Montrose Dog Beach is one of the best dog-friendly spots in Chicago. My dog absolutely loves coming…read morehere! The beach itself is spacious, allowing dogs plenty of room to run, swim, and play off-leash. We visited on Friday afternoon and even on busy days, it never felt overly crowded because there's so much space to spread out. The views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline are an added bonus! Lots of nearby and shaded street parking available nearby too.

Brought the dog to this park in Ravenswood to run around. It has a lot of space and good views of…read morethe North Shore Channel. River Park is known for the dog friendly area in the middle of this. Good amenities included. They have pools when it gets hot for summer among the many fun options. A pretty clean and spacious area. It's got a lot of room to go play. This is fully fenced and has a concrete surface. No worries about getting muddy. Of course, this can get hot so be careful about that. Also this has a sandbox if your dog has to roll around. There's fountains to fill bowls, and pools are filled when it's summer. Cool place for dogs in a cool area. It's located on Francisco east of the North Shore Channel. This is a good place for playing around or going walking.

In comparison to the many wonderful dog parks in the city, this one is kinda... lacking. I would…read morebring your dog here if you really have no other area in which he/she may run around off-leash. Like another reviewer mentioned, it's approximately the size of your average city backyard and is entirely paved, save for the pit full of gravel with what looks like a... storage shed? in the middle. Other doggie amenities include a water fountain and a sprinkler with a few plastic kiddie pools in the summer. There is an abundance of tennis balls, just in case you forgot yours. The small size of this place makes it feel crowded when there are more than 4 dogs here. The best times to come (if you're looking for minimal dog interaction) are on weekdays before 4pm and early in the morning on weekends. Honestly, you might just take your dog along the path that winds through this park and Legion park to the north; it's way more scenic and definitely less crowded. Street parking is available along Francisco and Foster, and there are a few parking spots across from the Galter LifeCenter.

Unfortunately we didn't have the greatest experience here. We came in November and there were a…read morecouple of aggressive dogs there with seemingly inattentive owners. Us and another couple left within 5 mins due to this. The area is cement and pea gravel so it's not very friendly for paws or nails. I loved that it's right off the 606 but we won't be going again unless there are better dog owners there.

Was feeling down so I borrowed someone's dog so I'd have an excuse to go to the dog park. Just…read morewanted to be around the dogs. Sometimes Jimi needs companionship in his life. Behind my cool, confident exterior lies a gentle, shy soul. It's weird, sometimes I can be the life of the party and other times no one even knows I'm there. Sometimes I feel extroverted but other times super introverted. Guess I'm one of those introverted extroverts. For some reason, I have trouble letting people in. I have trouble being vulnerable. Maybe I would benefit from some therapy. I feel like I'm only grasping at the real issue. The time for action is now. Or tomorrow. Meh I'll look into it next week. Whatever. 5 stars

Found this amazing place in Lincoln Park that not a lot of people know about. It feels like it's…read moresecluded even though it's along the Lakefront Trail. Chicago Peace Garden is exactly what it is. Has a rock garden and native plants. There's even a little waterfall. A small but mighty garden. It's 0.3 acres so there's not a lot. This is a creation of the Park District working with Greenpeace Great Lakes and other community members in Uptown. Basically it was a renovation of an existing rock garden. They also put in native plants. Can be easy to miss even if looking for it. It's located along the Lakefront Trail by the Buena Avenue tunnel. The park is a good place to take a break and think amongst yourselves.

A Chicago historic treasure, the beautiful Peace Garden is located along the lakeshore bike and…read morewalking/running path at Buena Avenue. Designed by landscape architect Ernst G. Schroeder, and built in 1933, this lovely space was originally called the Rock Garden. Walls, seating areas and a cascading fountain all built of rock, mix with thousands of native plants and a lush center lawn, to create a restful place to read, picnic, contemplate a beautiful day, or to meet a friend. You'll often see people exercising on the lawn or kids dangling their feet in the lily pond at the base of the fountain. After many years of neglect, in 1986, Mayor Harold Washington, along with Greenpeace International, had a ceremony to dedicate it as an International Greenpeace Garden...which was later shortened to the Peace Garden. At the dedication, Mayor Washington said that the garden symbolizes, "the diversity of life on earth growing and adapting to common ground" and the Buena Park and Uptown neighborhood's "rich ethnic and cultural diversity." Since that time, the garden has been cared for by the Friends of the Peace Garden and the Chicago Park District. The Peace Garden is a wonderful place to spend a few minutes or a few hours relaxing and enjoying nature and the gently cascading waterfall.