Someone put a lot of work into making this such a nice park. The are no other dog parks around. I like the separate sections. It gave me a chance to test the waters a little bit and see how nice my dogs would play before I let them run around with the rest of the group. read more

Jackson Bark - Dog Parks Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

JACKSON DOG PARK IS AWESOME! Best dog park ever....This is a great place to take your dog for social stimulation and there is an added bonus....agility equipment just for fun.....just remember keep it clean....place dog toys back and always clean up after your dog....bags and scoops are available read more

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We've been here every week and spend wonderful hours with Jacs. He loves this dog park and learns new skill every time he is here. Jacs used to be a sensitive and shy boy, he felt nervous, uncomfortable and barked loudly when he saw strangers or other dogs. We took him to private dog training classes, but nothing improved. Since first finding Jackson Bark, we brought him here regularly and gave one more try. We did not expect a lot at first. But amazingly, things do change. Now, three months passed, you can see how happy he is, and he makes a lot of friends here in Jackson Bark. Although he still bark sometimes, he isn't afraid or nervous to face new things or new changelings. Now I realize that training classes may not help you or your dog, but nature does. Jackson bark provide us a tremendous environment to dogs and let them enjoy themselves freely outside. Come to Jackson Bark, spend more time with your dogs, you'll never regret! read more

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Love this place. Friendly environment. Just about the only place my dog can go and socialize. Parking is free, lots of space for the dogs to run, great people- this place is perfect. Thank you Todd for making this all possible read more

Jackson Bark - Great Ramps and hoops to train and play with you pet. - Dog Parks Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Such a cool place for dogs to scoialize and burn tons of energy on lots of agility activites. My dog is easily bored and kept finding something interesting to get into. Such a fun time for him. He left exhausted which is always a good thing! read more

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One of the best dog parks in Chicago. I have a blue heeler and a corgi and they loved every obstacle at this park. We played for hours. Definately one of the most advanced dog parks in the city. There is a lot of room for all types of dogs to roam and interact. Friendly people and free parking. Very fun place to practice agility training or to just throw a frisbee. read more

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Awesome dog park! The details in the design are amazing; they thought of everything! Clean and well maintained. I love how there are 2 separate areas and the gate can be opened or closed for 'less social' dogs. We can't wait to bring our dog back here for more fun! read more

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Though I found out about Jackson Bark a little while ago, I just recently got up the nerve to take my pup to explore. I had checked out their website, but I wasn't exactly sure what to expect... my dog is not what you would call agile, coordinated, or rambunctious. Still, I thought it would be a good way to socialize her with other dogs and at least get to roam around off leash. I was in for a surprise, because she had an amazing time climbing up obstacles, jumping through hoops, and running after tennis balls. If I hadn't taken pictures I don't think my husband would have believed she had it in her. The park was very clean, and they provide baggies and scrapers to clean up any messes. There are also plenty of water bowls and toys for communal use. The area is fenced in, so you shouldn't have to worry about your furry friend running off. There are plenty of agility exercises for dogs of all sizes. There were some obstacles mine couldn't do because she was a bit small, but there were still plenty of activities for her. I enjoyed getting her to try new things, and she seemed to really like it. I was definitely a proud pet parent! There were also several other dogs there that she could socialize with and sniff. All the other pet parents were friendly and they seem to be very loyal visitors to the park. This is something I will definitely take her to do again and I recommend it to anyone on the South Side with a fur baby of their own. It is open 24/7 (but I'm told the parking lot closes at 11pm). Look on their website for directions, you can see it from Lake Shore, but getting there can be a little confusing once you get past the Museum of Science and Industry. read more

This is a gem of a place! My dog had a fantastic time here. She loved running with other dogs there and also had a great time with the tether ball apparatus. She even was taught by a smarter dog how to ascend a pyramid of tires! I'm interested to seen if we can work on some agility training in the future as there is a ton of fun stuff to explore. There are little stations with dogs bags, poop scrapers, and toys. The volunteer there was helpful and friendly and showed us around and explained the park's background. You can actually drive the whole way to the dog park and park right next to it rather than a little further away by the Harbor entrance. Let's do our best to keep this park clean, fun and in existence! read more

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My dog and I love this park. It's a great hidden gem my boyfriend stumbled across while taking a walk in Jackson Park. Lots of different obstacle/agility courses for dogs in all sizes and all the the dogs are friendly with great owners and new friends. I live about 30 min away but it's totally worth it to bring my pup here. The park is big, clean, full of activities, dogs to play with, toys to chew on, water to drink and so much more! Thanks to Todd for making Jackson Bark happen! Hands down, the BEST dog park in Chicago! read more

This place is great for any dog. Two large areas with a door in between in case your dog doesnt get along with another. Plenty of toys, obstacles, pools. This place has everything and its completely awesome. It's taken care of by the community and its clear its done with love and care. I reccomend all dogs visit this fantastic park. read more

This place is AWESOME! I met the guy who was the mastermind behind this idea and he is great! It's the cutest dog park for dogs to meet other dogs and ppl are friendly there. The homemade obstacle courses are creative & my dogs love it here. Please donate plastic bags to keep poop off the ground and don't worry there's water for your dog after playing! read more

Jackson Bark - Dog Parks Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I would definately recommend this park. There are tons of things for your dogs to play with and on, and lots of space for them to run.

This is my favorite dog park! I live in Logan Square (north-west neighborhood in Chicago) and I drive here because it is worth it. It is what used to be abandoned tennis courts, spruced up with Chicago gear such as signs, tires, and platforms to create an adventure park for your dogs! There is a first aid kit in case your furry friend has a boo-boo, lots of poop bag stations, and water dispensed in every corner for hydration and fun in the summer. This is the only dog park I am aware of that has all of this. Plus this dog park is huge! My dog Homer always loves coming here and makes tons of new friends each time. read more

I love this park and bringing my dog here! This is a community-oriented dog park, run entirely by volunteers. It's honestly a gem of the South Side. read more

Excellent ola e to take your dog. Very clean (please keep it like that if you go). Very spacious, so many dogs of different sizes can be there at the same time. Very safe. Lots of fun. read more

Amazing dog park! They have dog bags, a mini pool and hoses to refill all the bowls and said pool with fresh cool, clean water. They also have a first aid kit which was awesome! All the agility features are great for dogs of all skill sets, my two who have never tried anything like that loved it, one of which is 10! 10/10 dog park read more

Jackson Bark - Entry Level and beginner agility courses and great amenities - Dog Parks Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Best Dog Park in the city! The space is huge, and there are amazing obstacles and structures for your dog to enjoy :)

Love the space and how it in the middle of downtown and the Soutside. Toys and lots of things for the dog to do.

Our dog had so much fun here! So many different activities and we had fun trying to figure out how to jump over and climb the various items.

This has to be the best dog park ever. It has everything and beyond to keep the the dogs engaged. Please support the Jackson Park or hmmm Jackson bark in any way you can. I know people that have come from as far as suburbs. It's definitely a unique park. read more

I've only been to a few dog parks and this one has to be the most fun for my German Shepard. I am on the far SW side and while there are dog parks closer most are just open places to run and require membership and dues. This park goes beyond the necessities with its as agility equipment. I am thoroughly impressed with the dedication of its founder. Looking forward to going back. read more

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We finally had a chance to visit Jackson Bark today and it is even more awesome than we thought it would be. Todd was there with his dogs and was welcoming and helpful. We have two large, strong dogs, one of which can be anxious until she is able to expend energy (she just wants to chase a tennis ball the whole time). My husband was able to take her in there on a leash, let her meet a bunch of dogs, then take her into the separate area where she could just run and run and chase her tennis ball. The City and the South Side in particular has a need for great spaces to exercise dogs like Jackson Bark. This is a wonderful resource for dog-owners in the City. I am amazed at what Todd and this little community have done with leftover materials and a beautiful vision. Thank you for building Jackson Bark! read more

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My dog, Ruby, had so much fun at Jackson Bark Park (and so did I)! She loved all the obstacles... Which are awesome by the way! There are even toys off to the side for dogs to play with who don't want to run the obstacles. There is fresh water and lots of space for the dogs to run! It's one of the best dog parks I've been to! I will definitely be visiting again! read more

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Such a cute and FREE dog activity course. There's dog toys ppl donate and water bowls with water to refill. I love how they used the old tennis court which gives extra security that your dog cannot get lost or go running away. I love bringing my dog here and she loves it to. read more

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If you live in the Hyde Park, Woodlawn, south shore community it's a fun place to take your dog. Not too small dog friendly, no one regulates the park so people tend to just let their dogs play in both areas. It's outdoors so not a winter park. read more

Super fun spot for the pups. Lots of room to run or lots of playing area depending on your dogs preference. Two different areas so conflicting dogs can both have plenty of space. Cool obstacles and hurdles for the athletic guys to show off and for proud parents to get some cool photos. Place has a lot of character and great pups coming by. First aid kit and poop bags provived. Hands down best dog park in the city and a real gem for Jackson Park. read more

Our dog sushi loves coming here! Best dog park in Chicago by far.

By far my favorite dog park in Chicago!! Love to know my dog will always be hydrated with the water stations and will always be safe with having a first aid kit provided! This park is very spacious with tons of cool toys for dogs to play with. THERE IS ALSO FREE PARKING VERY CLOSE BY THE PARK. USING GOOGLE MAPS WILL LEAD YOU DIRECTLY TO THE PARKING LOT IN FRONT OF PARK read more

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Such an awesome Bark!!! My Dog a long with all others love it!!! Todd did an awesome job building it. So much cool agility equipment for your Pup to try out. Come visit and tell your Friends and their Friends! read more

Jackson Bark - Dog Parks Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Short: Awesome dog park just off Hyde Park Lake Shore Drive. Huge Park and really friendly dog loving people. Check it out. Longer: We were there today, 7 dogs including our 3 and everyone had a great time. People come and go but there is always something for the dogs to do. There's obstacles set up for when you want to do some training and plenty of space for dogs to just run and burn off that pent up energy. Today, I met the guy who set it all up and he's a cool guy too. He took the initiative to give the dog community something that we were sorely missing. read more

This is our favorite dog park in Chicago. Our dog Canela loves it here, this place is huge with lots of toys and obstacles for training. They recently added a big red diy fire hydrant that sprays water. It's Canela's favorite water feature, your pup will love it here too. read more

First visit to Jackson Bark today. Was so impressed! Spacious, clean, well appointed and fun for dogs and owners alike. Well run - the man who set it up has thought through the logistics very thoroughly and made sure that we were briefed on how to keep the space clean and safe for everyone. The obstacle course is so nicely laid out it felt sort of like a sculpture garden - really great! Will definitely be back. read more

Jackson Bark - Dog Parks Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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My dog and I love this park. There is enough of a trail between the parking lot and park to wear your dog out a little so that he/she is not super hyper when entering the gated area with the other dogs. They have a separate play area for shy dogs. They have interactive equipment and games to keep dogs interested. They gave a giant fire hydrant which is, popular. They have books for the people. It's conveniently off LSD. Check it out with your pooch. read more

This is our favorite dog park in the whole city! V. friendly pups and humans. The little obstacle course for the dogs is super neat!

Best dog park in the city! Only one I know of on the South Side. Great toys, separate areas for big and small dogs, water - awesome! Please let this stay open. As is! read more

I love this dog park great to meet new pet Owners while socializing your pup. I'm no stranger to dog parks I used to take my Yorkie to them all the time when I lived in IN, but after he passed I got a English Bulldog and took him and he loved it. I hope they don't take the space away it is a great addition to the south side. read more

A God-send to Chicago's south side. Nothing like it in this half of the city. Well-maintained, safe and fun space for dog frivolities of all kinds! read more

What an amazing dog park. The love and time put into this place is unlike any other. Since my dog is enrolled in agility, this was the original draw. But the obstacles there are crafted with such creativity that they are just fun for any dog to climb on/through/across/down/under/etc. I am sorry I did not learn about this place earlier, as I frequent HP not infrequently, and it's an easy and very-worthwhile commute from the South Loop to let my pup play in this huge fenced in area. Even though I have other dog parks within blocks of me within the South Loop and Loop, this place is way more fun and interesting. The people there and their dogs are very friendly. Clean, lots of toys, dog pools; this place has it all. read more

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Such a beautiful park! A great amount of space for my pup to run around to get a good workout. Also enjoyed seeing lots of other dogs. Looking forward to returning! read more