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

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

Is Pottawattomie Park DFA fenced?

Yes — Pottawattomie Park DFA is fully enclosed.

Is Pottawattomie Park DFA free?

Yes — Pottawattomie Park DFA is free to access. Street parking around Rogers Ave; Red line to Jarvis.

Where can my dog be off-leash right now?

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Fenced dog park · Rogers Park · 7340 N Rogers Ave, Chicago, IL 60626

Pottawattomie Park DFA

A fenced off-leash DFA at the north end of Pottawattomie Park in Rogers Park, east of Wolcott and south of Birchwood, with a doggie drinking fountain. Designated as a small-dog area.

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-dog area
Hours
Off-leash all day · 6 AM–11 PM
Surface
Grass / dirt

Parking & access

Street parking around Rogers Ave; Red line to Jarvis.

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.
Designated a small-dog area; fully fenced and gated.
A friendly Rogers Park run; no food inside, no puppies under 4 months, no female dogs in heat.

About Pottawattomie Park DFA

Pottawattomie 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-dog area.

Rules verified · source: Chicago Park District