Can my dog be off-leash at Coliseum Park DFA?

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

Is Coliseum Park DFA fenced?

Yes — Coliseum Park DFA is fully enclosed.

Is Coliseum Park DFA free?

Yes — Coliseum Park DFA is free to access. Street parking along Wabash Ave; Green/Orange/Red line to Roosevelt.

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Fenced dog park · South Loop · 1466 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60605

Coliseum Park DFA

A fenced off-leash DFA in Coliseum Park along the Wabash corridor in the South Loop — a convenient downtown-adjacent run for city dogs.

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
Small (~0.1 acres)
Hours
Off-leash all day · 6 AM–11 PM
Surface
Grass / dirt

Parking & access

Street parking along Wabash Ave; Green/Orange/Red line to Roosevelt.

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.
Handy for South Loop residents; no food inside, no puppies under 4 months, no female dogs in heat.

About Coliseum Park DFA

Coliseum Park 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: Small (~0.1 acres).

Rules verified · source: Chicago Park District