lol overly clean beach, lifeguards start at 11am and before then the flag is set to red. Watch for…read morethe flag change through the day to know whether it's too choppy or safe. There is a cafe onsite, it's great, lots of options. In the summer you definitely want to get here early if you need parking. Parking is all gone by around 10:30 on a nice day. It's very family friendly, and mostly it is families.

A really small park with a lovely beach and peninsula including a small lighthouse. Short walking…read moretrail around natural area. Mural wall to check out local art. Not much parking. There is a small paid lot and it's a but expensive.

For the life of me, I don't understand why the Chicago Board of Elections is not holding early…read morevoting here. Before I started participating in mail-in voting, I always popped into this location. I remembered it because the participatory budgeting was held here too. But somebody is going nuts with stealing from our nearest mailbox, so the Board of Elections getting this ward's mail-in ballots may be a lost cause. Although this park nor the board of elections can control a mail thief, they can control early voting locations. As a former election judge, key judge and cell phone judge, I know how much location matters to get people to vote. And I can't for the life of me understand why this isn't still one of the voting locations. It was easy to get to; roomy; has a dog park and an Amazon locker pickup; is in a spacious and family-friendly area; and even has been a place for day campers. I saw a field full of school desks and tables, so I'm guessing they were having summer school or some kind of very studious summer game. White (Willye B.) Park does not compare to this location. My ballot got lost in the mail (or the mail thief is at it again), so I have to return there for early voting. But I really wish THIS location was open again. It's even close to major grocery stores (Jewel) and convenience stores (Walgreens). I cannot think of a more convenient location to vote! Bring early voting back here again. I miss it.

Pottawattomie Park had been home to Puss on the Horizon for the last five years. While most would…read morescoff at the idea of giving up valuable after work time to play gay kickball, we took on the challenge. Sure, we came in dead last for the first three years but look at us now! We're solid and in the middle of the pack, losing the first round of championships. I've never been more happy.

I recently walked through a variety of parks in Evanston and I think Dawes was my favorite. It's…read morealong the lakefront and provides access to the beach and amazing views. But there's also a gorgeous water fountain and seating to enjoy both the water and the park. Not to mention all the squirrels, ducks, and dogs everywhere. There was just a hustle and bustle from all creatures with this great park as a backdrop.

Dawes Park is lakefront park in Evanston. It is along Lake Michigan and near Northwestern…read moreUniversity campus. There is a lagoon with a beautiful fountain with plenty of ducks. The park has a paved path along the lakefront. The spacious grass lawns has plenty of shade trees, picnic tables, and barbecue grills, A nice park to enjoy waterfront views.

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.

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.

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!

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.

I love the park! It has a various places for my dog to play with her new friends and lots of poop…read morebags which allows everyone to pick up after their dogs without excuses. I have met a lot of wonderful people who have wonderful dogs and have never had a problem with over excited or vicious dogs. I love the fact that anyone that is entering the park has had their dog vaccinated which puts me at ease. The only thing that I would add is a water element for the dogs to run through during the heat. There is access to water for bowls but someplace for them to cool off would be great.

This is a haven for my little guy Cooper. What I really love about the park is you do have to pay a…read moremembership fee to get in the park. The park district does require vaccination and medical paperwork for all pooches to enter so not anyone can just bring their dog would properly being vetted. You also have to scan your card when you enter in the park so you pretty see the same folks. I love the fact that they have a smaller area for the smaller guys only and people who have small dogs take this very seriously. It's nice to have an area dedicated to the small pooches without fearing a big pup attack. They also have grass which is huge and saves pup's paw pads! Areas of improvement is that they need to clean the park more frequent than they do. There is often poop in the park that of course should be owner responsibility to clean it but the park should do its job to clean the park daily. They should also actively replenish poop bags. All in all, I'm pretty happy my dog has his social club to meet up with his friends for pup hour.

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.

An urban oasis for migrating birds in spring and fall. When the pond freezes over Coyotes hunt…read morerabbits in the island. Blue herons and night herons are frequent visitors. Red winged blackbirds nest in the ponds reeds in spring thru summer.

What a great park! Lots of green space and a world class wooden playground; swings, slides, mini…read morecastles and more. Wonderful place for a kids birthday party!

Nice little place to come and hang out. I set up my blanket and ate some lunch and worked on my…read morelatest crochet project and listened to my current read. There were some trees around the edge of the park in the shade where I hung out. This is my first time here, but I think I found my new place to come and relax during the warmer months! Just one note: there are dogs some off leash, something to be aware of just in case that's an issue for you. I didn't have any issues with doggos running up to me even with my food.

My favorite park in the city!!! I always look forward to my first Winnemac Park day in the Spring…read morewhen it's finally warm enough. There are plenty of spots across the entire park to set up a blanket and read, and lots of paths to take for a nice walk. We held a large group of people here for a lovely picnic back in June. There are often sporting events going on, particularly baseball/softball, on the numerous fields. I'm looking forward to trying out the renovated tennis courts this summer (so I've heard!!!). My only complaint is that they have not reopened the public restrooms. There are port-o-potties during the Summer season; however, they aren't always clean or easily accessible. It is a bummer since there aren't many storefronts super close by that allow public restroom use.