Can my dog be off-leash at Churchill Field DFA?

Off-leash is allowed only during posted hours: 6 AM–11 PM.

Is Churchill Field DFA fenced?

Yes — Churchill Field DFA is fully enclosed.

Is Churchill Field DFA free?

Yes — Churchill Field DFA is free to access. Street parking around Damen Ave; Blue line to Damen.

Fenced dog park · Bucktown / Logan Square · 1825 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Churchill Field DFA

A small, fully enclosed off-leash DFA in Churchill Field, just east of Damen beside the train tracks, with a doggie drinking fountain. A handy Bucktown neighborhood run.

Off-leash · set hours

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Off-leash during set hours

6 AM–11 PM.

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The facts

Off-leash
Off-leash · set hours
Fenced
Yes — enclosed
Water
Fountain on site
Size
0.16 acres
Hours
6 AM–11 PM
Surface
Grass / dirt

Parking & access

Street parking around Damen Ave; Blue line to Damen.

Good to know

Requires a Chicago Park District DFA permit + tag ($10/dog per year from a participating vet, with current vaccinations) — using a DFA without one risks a $500 fine.
Fully fenced and gated; dogs must be leashed before and after the DFA.
Compact neighborhood run beside the tracks; no food inside, no puppies under 4 months, no female dogs in heat.

Verified off-leash rules

Rules verified · source: Chicago Park District