Can my dog be off-leash at Wiggly Field (Noethling “Grace” Playlot DFA)?

Off-leash is allowed only during posted hours: 6 AM–11 PM.

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.

Fenced 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 · set hours

Off-leash right now?

Off-leash during set hours

6 AM–11 PM.

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The facts

Off-leash
Off-leash · set hours
Fenced
Yes — enclosed
Water
Fountain on site
Size
0.54 acres
Hours
6 AM–11 PM
Surface
Grass / 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.

Verified off-leash rules

Rules verified · source: Chicago Park District