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

Yes — Churchill Field DFA is off-leash year-round, whenever it's open.

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.

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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 · always

Off-leash right now?

Off-leash anytime

Leash-free whenever the spot is open.

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The facts

Off-leash
Off-leash · always
Fenced
Yes — enclosed
Water
Fountain on site
Size
0.16 acres
Hours
Off-leash all day · 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.

About Churchill Field DFA

Churchill Field DFA is a free fenced dog park in Chicago, Illinois where dogs are off-leash year-round. It's fully fenced, with a drinking fountain on site. Size: 0.16 acres.

Rules verified · source: Chicago Park District