DogMapFenced dog park · Lincoln Park / Wrightwood Neighbors · 2645 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
Wiggly Field (Noethling “Grace” Playlot DFA)
Chicago's first official dog park, opened in 1997 with a name riffing on nearby Wrigley Field. A fully enclosed, double-gated DFA with a canine-sized drinking fountain.
Off-leash · alwaysThe facts
- Off-leashOff-leash · always
- FencedYes — enclosed
- WaterFountain on site
- Size0.54 acres
- HoursOff-leash all day · 6 AM–11 PM
- SurfaceGrass / dirt
Parking & access
Street parking in Lincoln Park; Brown/Purple line to Diversey.
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 double-gated; gates must stay closed except when entering or exiting, and dogs must be leashed before and after.
- The original Chicago dog park (1997); no food inside, no puppies under 4 months, no female dogs in heat.
About Wiggly Field (Noethling “Grace” Playlot DFA)
Wiggly Field (Noethling “Grace” Playlot 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: 0.54 acres.
Rules verified · source: Chicago Park District
Wiggly Field (Noethling “Grace” Playlot DFA): FAQ
- Can my dog be off-leash at Wiggly Field (Noethling “Grace” Playlot DFA)?
- Yes — Wiggly Field (Noethling “Grace” Playlot DFA) is off-leash year-round, whenever it's open.
- Is Wiggly Field (Noethling “Grace” Playlot DFA) fenced?
- Yes — Wiggly Field (Noethling “Grace” Playlot DFA) is fully enclosed.
- Is Wiggly Field (Noethling “Grace” Playlot DFA) free?
- Yes — Wiggly Field (Noethling “Grace” Playlot DFA) is free to access. Street parking in Lincoln Park; Brown/Purple line to Diversey.
- 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.