DogMapFenced dog park · Roscoe Village · 3035 N Hoyne Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
Hamlin Park DFA
A fully enclosed off-leash DFA at the northeast corner of Wellington and Hoyne inside Hamlin Park, with on-site water. A pleasant Roscoe Village neighborhood spot.
Off-leash · alwaysThe facts
- Off-leashOff-leash · always
- FencedYes — enclosed
- WaterFountain on site
- Size0.16 acres
- HoursOff-leash all day · 6 AM–11 PM
- SurfaceGrass / dirt
Parking & access
Street parking around Hamlin Park; Brown line to Paulina.
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.
- Set inside the larger Hamlin Park; no food inside, no puppies under 4 months, no female dogs in heat.
About Hamlin Park DFA
Hamlin 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: 0.16 acres.
Rules verified · source: Chicago Park District
Hamlin Park DFA: FAQ
- Can my dog be off-leash at Hamlin Park DFA?
- Yes — Hamlin Park DFA is off-leash year-round, whenever it's open.
- Is Hamlin Park DFA fenced?
- Yes — Hamlin Park DFA is fully enclosed.
- Is Hamlin Park DFA free?
- Yes — Hamlin Park DFA is free to access. Street parking around Hamlin Park; Brown line to Paulina.
- Where can my dog be off-leash right now?
- Open the live DogMap map — each spot shows whether off-leash is allowed at the current date and time, including seasonal and time-of-day limits.