The Best Dog Parks & Beaches in Illinois

Roselle

Looking for an off-leash run near Roselle, Illinois? 4 Paws Dog Park is a designated dog park (unfenced). Open it on DogMap for the live map, directions and current rules.

Aledo

Dogs run off-leash at Aledo Bark Park, in Aledo, Illinois. It's open/unfenced, so reliable recall helps. Find directions, parking and the live map on DogMap.

Alton

Alton Dog Park, near Alton, Illinois, is an off-leash area for dogs. See it on DogMap — and confirm hours and posted rules before you go.

Wilmington

Dogs run off-leash at Ballou Road Dog Park, near Wilmington, Illinois. It's open/unfenced, so reliable recall helps. Find directions, parking and the live map on DogMap.

Carol Stream

Bark Park, near Carol Stream, Illinois, is an off-leash area for dogs with a fenced enclosure. See it on DogMap — and confirm hours and posted rules before you go.

Lombard

Bark Park, near Lombard, Illinois, is an off-leash area for dogs with a fenced enclosure. See it on DogMap — and confirm hours and posted rules before you go.

Rockton

Barkwood Park at Thunder Rock Praire, near Rockton, Illinois, is an off-leash area for dogs. See it on DogMap — and confirm hours and posted rules before you go.

Lafox

Batavia Bark Park is an off-leash dog park near Lafox, Illinois — fully fenced ground where dogs can run leash-free. Check DogMap for hours, parking and what's open right now.

Des Plaines

Beck Lake Dog Park, near Des Plaines, Illinois, is an off-leash area for dogs with a fenced enclosure. See it on DogMap — and confirm hours and posted rules before you go.

Chicago

Belmont Harbor Dog Beach, near Chicago, Illinois, is an off-leash area for dogs. See it on DogMap — and confirm hours and posted rules before you go.

Warrenville

Looking for an off-leash run near Warrenville, Illinois? Blackwell is a designated dog park (unfenced). Open it on DogMap for the live map, directions and current rules.

Hoffman Estates

Bo's Run Dog Park, near Hoffman Estates, Illinois, is an off-leash area for dogs with a fenced enclosure. See it on DogMap — and confirm hours and posted rules before you go.

Creve Coeur

Brady Bark Park is an off-leash dog park near Creve Coeur, Illinois — fully fenced ground where dogs can run leash-free. Check DogMap for hours, parking and what's open right now.

Tinley Park

Bremen Grove Dog Park, near Tinley Park, Illinois, is an off-leash area for dogs. See it on DogMap — and confirm hours and posted rules before you go.

Edwardsville

Brent Leh Memorial Dog Park is an off-leash dog park near Edwardsville, Illinois — an open, unfenced ground where dogs can run leash-free. Check DogMap for hours, parking and what's open right now.

Lincolnwood

Bryn Mawr Dog Friendly Area is an off-leash dog park near Lincolnwood, Illinois — an open, unfenced ground where dogs can run leash-free. Check DogMap for hours, parking and what's open right now.

Riverdale

Dogs run off-leash at Calumet Bark, near Riverdale, Illinois. It's open/unfenced, so reliable recall helps. Find directions, parking and the live map on DogMap.

Tinley Park

Dogs run off-leash at Canine Campus Dog Park, near Tinley Park, Illinois. It's open/unfenced, so reliable recall helps. Find directions, parking and the live map on DogMap.

Mount Prospect

Canine Commons Dog Park, in Mount Prospect, Illinois, is an off-leash area for dogs. See it on DogMap — and confirm hours and posted rules before you go.

Rockford

Canine Corners Dog Park is an off-leash dog park in Rockford, Illinois — an open, unfenced ground where dogs can run leash-free. Check DogMap for hours, parking and what's open right now.

Rockford

Canine Corners Dog Park at Elliot Park is an off-leash dog park in Rockford, Illinois — an open, unfenced ground where dogs can run leash-free. Check DogMap for hours, parking and what's open right now.

Rockford

Dogs run off-leash at Canine Corners Off -Leash Dog Park, in Rockford, Illinois. It's open/unfenced, so reliable recall helps. Find directions, parking and the live map on DogMap.

Olney

Dogs run off-leash at Canine Playground, near Olney, Illinois. It's open/unfenced, so reliable recall helps. Find directions, parking and the live map on DogMap.

Carterville

Looking for an off-leash run near Carterville, Illinois? Cannon Park Dog Park is a designated dog park (unfenced). Open it on DogMap for the live map, directions and current rules.

Winnetka

Centennial Dog Beach, in Winnetka, Illinois, is an off-leash area for dogs. See it on DogMap — and confirm hours and posted rules before you go.

Springfield

Dogs run off-leash at Centennial Dog Park, near Springfield, Illinois. It's open/unfenced, so reliable recall helps. Find directions, parking and the live map on DogMap.

Lemont

Dogs run off-leash at Central Bark Dog Park, near Lemont, Illinois. It's fenced. Find directions, parking and the live map on DogMap.

Centralia

Dogs run off-leash at Centralia Bark Park, near Centralia, Illinois. It's open/unfenced, so reliable recall helps. Find directions, parking and the live map on DogMap.

Chicago

Dogs run off-leash at Challenger Park, in Chicago, Illinois. It's open/unfenced, so reliable recall helps. Find directions, parking and the live map on DogMap.

Champaign

Champaign Bark District is an off-leash dog park in Champaign, Illinois — an open, unfenced ground where dogs can run leash-free. Check DogMap for hours, parking and what's open right now.

Chatham

Chatham Dog Park, in Chatham, Illinois, is an off-leash area for dogs. See it on DogMap — and confirm hours and posted rules before you go.

Lincolnwood

Clarendon Dog Friendly Area, near Lincolnwood, Illinois, is an off-leash area for dogs. See it on DogMap — and confirm hours and posted rules before you go.

Glenview

Community Bark West is an off-leash dog park in Glenview, Illinois — an open, unfenced ground where dogs can run leash-free. Check DogMap for hours, parking and what's open right now.

Schaumburg

Copley Dog Park, near Schaumburg, Illinois, is an off-leash area for dogs. See it on DogMap — and confirm hours and posted rules before you go.

Chicago

Looking for an off-leash run near Chicago, Illinois? D'Angelo Dog Park is a designated dog park (unfenced). Open it on DogMap for the live map, directions and current rules.

Plainfield

Daisy Dog Park is an off-leash dog park near Plainfield, Illinois — an open, unfenced ground where dogs can run leash-free. Check DogMap for hours, parking and what's open right now.

Highland Park

Debbie Gottlieb Beitler Dog Park, near Highland Park, Illinois, is an off-leash area for dogs. See it on DogMap — and confirm hours and posted rules before you go.

Evanston

Dogs run off-leash at Dog Beach, near Evanston, Illinois. It's open/unfenced, so reliable recall helps. Find directions, parking and the live map on DogMap.

Jacksonville

Dog park, near Jacksonville, Illinois, is an off-leash area for dogs. See it on DogMap — and confirm hours and posted rules before you go.

Belleville

Dog Park at Rotary Park, near Belleville, Illinois, is an off-leash area for dogs. See it on DogMap — and confirm hours and posted rules before you go.

Hampshire

Looking for an off-leash run near Hampshire, Illinois? Dr. Tom Getzelman Dog Park is a designated dog park (unfenced). Open it on DogMap for the live map, directions and current rules.

Lake Villa

Looking for an off-leash run near Lake Villa, Illinois? Duck Farm Dog Park is a designated dog park (unfenced). Open it on DogMap for the live map, directions and current rules.

Peoria Heights

Duryea Dog Park, near Peoria Heights, Illinois, is an off-leash area for dogs with a fenced enclosure. See it on DogMap — and confirm hours and posted rules before you go.

Eureka

Eureka Lake Bark Park is an off-leash dog park near Eureka, Illinois — an open, unfenced ground where dogs can run leash-free. Check DogMap for hours, parking and what's open right now.

Effingham

Dogs run off-leash at Evergreen Bark Park, near Effingham, Illinois. It's open/unfenced, so reliable recall helps. Find directions, parking and the live map on DogMap.

Urbana

Fairlawn Dog Park, near Urbana, Illinois, is an off-leash area for dogs. See it on DogMap — and confirm hours and posted rules before you go.

Warrenville

Looking for an off-leash run near Warrenville, Illinois? Fermilab Dog Training Area is a designated dog park (unfenced). Open it on DogMap for the live map, directions and current rules.

Chenoa

Looking for an off-leash run in Chenoa, Illinois? Fetch & Stretch is a designated dog park (unfenced). Open it on DogMap for the live map, directions and current rules.

Decatur

Dogs run off-leash at Fido Fields, near Decatur, Illinois. It's open/unfenced, so reliable recall helps. Find directions, parking and the live map on DogMap.

Chicago

Dogs run off-leash at Fred Anderson Park, near Chicago, Illinois. It's fenced. Find directions, parking and the live map on DogMap.

Chicago

Grant Bark Park, near Chicago, Illinois, is an off-leash area for dogs. See it on DogMap — and confirm hours and posted rules before you go.

Woodridge

Green Valley Preserve Dog Park, near Woodridge, Illinois, is an off-leash area for dogs with a fenced enclosure. See it on DogMap — and confirm hours and posted rules before you go.

Belvidere

Dogs run off-leash at Hammertime Dog Park, in Belvidere, Illinois. It's fenced. Find directions, parking and the live map on DogMap.

Pekin

Dogs run off-leash at Happy Tails Dog Park, near Pekin, Illinois. It's open/unfenced, so reliable recall helps. Find directions, parking and the live map on DogMap.

Chicago

Dogs run off-leash at Hasan Park, in Chicago, Illinois. It's open/unfenced, so reliable recall helps. Find directions, parking and the live map on DogMap.

Godfrey

Heinz Memorial Dog Park, near Godfrey, Illinois, is an off-leash area for dogs. See it on DogMap — and confirm hours and posted rules before you go.

Godfrey

Heinz Memorial Dog Park, near Godfrey, Illinois, is an off-leash area for dogs. See it on DogMap — and confirm hours and posted rules before you go.

Libertyville

Dogs run off-leash at Independence Grove Off-Leash Dog Area, near Libertyville, Illinois. It's open/unfenced, so reliable recall helps. Find directions, parking and the live map on DogMap.

Chicago

Looking for an off-leash run near Chicago, Illinois? Jackson Bark is a designated dog park (unfenced). Open it on DogMap for the live map, directions and current rules.

Jacksonville

Looking for an off-leash run near Jacksonville, Illinois? Jacksonville PetSafe Bark Park is a designated dog park (unfenced). Open it on DogMap for the live map, directions and current rules.

Pana

JCC Dog Park is an off-leash dog park near Pana, Illinois — an open, unfenced ground where dogs can run leash-free. Check DogMap for hours, parking and what's open right now.

Edwardsville

Dogs run off-leash at Joe Glik Dog Park, near Edwardsville, Illinois. It's open/unfenced, so reliable recall helps. Find directions, parking and the live map on DogMap.

DeKalb

Katz dog park, in DeKalb, Illinois, is an off-leash area for dogs. See it on DogMap — and confirm hours and posted rules before you go.

Elmwood Park

Dogs run off-leash at Kosciuszko Dog Park, near Elmwood Park, Illinois. It's open/unfenced, so reliable recall helps. Find directions, parking and the live map on DogMap.

Wauconda

Lakewood Off-Leash Dog Area, near Wauconda, Illinois, is an off-leash area for dogs. See it on DogMap — and confirm hours and posted rules before you go.

Willow Springs

Dogs run off-leash at Large Dog Park, near Willow Springs, Illinois. It's open/unfenced, so reliable recall helps. Find directions, parking and the live map on DogMap.

Chicago

Larrabee Dog Park is an off-leash dog park near Chicago, Illinois — an open, unfenced ground where dogs can run leash-free. Check DogMap for hours, parking and what's open right now.

Chicago

Lathrop Dog Park is an off-leash dog park near Chicago, Illinois — an open, unfenced ground where dogs can run leash-free. Check DogMap for hours, parking and what's open right now.

Lincolnwood

Dogs run off-leash at Lawrence House Dog Park, near Lincolnwood, Illinois. It's open/unfenced, so reliable recall helps. Find directions, parking and the live map on DogMap.

Peoria

Looking for an off-leash run near Peoria, Illinois? lower dog park is a designated dog park (fenced). Open it on DogMap for the live map, directions and current rules.

Shorewood

Looking for an off-leash run near Shorewood, Illinois? Main Dog Park is a designated dog park (unfenced). Open it on DogMap for the live map, directions and current rules.

Normal

Maxwell Dog Park is an off-leash dog park near Normal, Illinois — an open, unfenced ground where dogs can run leash-free. Check DogMap for hours, parking and what's open right now.

Oak Brook

Mayslake Forest Preserve Dog Park, near Oak Brook, Illinois, is an off-leash area for dogs. See it on DogMap — and confirm hours and posted rules before you go.

Mchenry

McBark Dog Park is an off-leash dog park near Mchenry, Illinois — an open, unfenced ground where dogs can run leash-free. Check DogMap for hours, parking and what's open right now.

Pekin

Dogs run off-leash at McNaughton Park Dog Training Area, near Pekin, Illinois. It's open/unfenced, so reliable recall helps. Find directions, parking and the live map on DogMap.

Homer Glen

Messenger Marsh Dog Park is an off-leash dog park near Homer Glen, Illinois — an open, unfenced ground where dogs can run leash-free. Check DogMap for hours, parking and what's open right now.

Hines

Miller Meadow Dog Park is an off-leash dog park near Hines, Illinois — an open, unfenced ground where dogs can run leash-free. Check DogMap for hours, parking and what's open right now.

Glen Carbon

Looking for an off-leash run near Glen Carbon, Illinois? Miner Bark Park is a designated dog park (unfenced). Open it on DogMap for the live map, directions and current rules.

Lincolnwood

Montrose Dog Beach, near Lincolnwood, Illinois, is an off-leash area for dogs. See it on DogMap — and confirm hours and posted rules before you go.

Highland Park

Looking for an off-leash run in Highland Park, Illinois? Moraine Beach (Dog park) is a designated dog park (unfenced). Open it on DogMap for the live map, directions and current rules.

Collinsville

Looking for an off-leash run near Collinsville, Illinois? Mutts on Main Dog Park is a designated dog park (unfenced). Open it on DogMap for the live map, directions and current rules.

Decatur

Looking for an off-leash run near Decatur, Illinois? Nelson Dog park is a designated dog park (unfenced). Open it on DogMap for the live map, directions and current rules.

Northbrook

Looking for an off-leash run in Northbrook, Illinois? Northbrook Dog Park (all dog area) at Coast Guard Park is a designated dog park (unfenced). Open it on DogMap for the live map, directions and current rules.

Northbrook

Dogs run off-leash at Northbrook Dog Park (small dog area) at Coast Guard Park, in Northbrook, Illinois. It's open/unfenced, so reliable recall helps. Find directions, parking and the live map on DogMap.

Stone Park

Northlake Dog Park, near Stone Park, Illinois, is an off-leash area for dogs with a fenced enclosure. See it on DogMap — and confirm hours and posted rules before you go.

Harwood Heights

Norwood Park Dog Park, near Harwood Heights, Illinois, is an off-leash area for dogs. See it on DogMap — and confirm hours and posted rules before you go.

Dundee

Looking for an off-leash run near Dundee, Illinois? Off Leash Area is a designated dog park (fenced). Open it on DogMap for the live map, directions and current rules.

Hinsdale

Off-Leash Dog Area, near Hinsdale, Illinois, is an off-leash area for dogs. See it on DogMap — and confirm hours and posted rules before you go.

Waterman

Looking for an off-leash run near Waterman, Illinois? Off-Leash Dog Area (Except Ap 1-July15) is a designated dog park (unfenced). Open it on DogMap for the live map, directions and current rules.

Waterman

Looking for an off-leash run near Waterman, Illinois? Off-Leash Dog Area (Except Ap1-July15) is a designated dog park (unfenced). Open it on DogMap for the live map, directions and current rules.

Kirkland

Looking for an off-leash run near Kirkland, Illinois? Off-Leash Dog Area (Except Ap1-July15) is a designated dog park (unfenced). Open it on DogMap for the live map, directions and current rules.

Chicago

Ohio Place Dog Park is an off-leash dog park in Chicago, Illinois — an open, unfenced ground where dogs can run leash-free. Check DogMap for hours, parking and what's open right now.

Lemont

Dogs run off-leash at Oldfield Oaks Dog Park, near Lemont, Illinois. It's open/unfenced, so reliable recall helps. Find directions, parking and the live map on DogMap.

Dixon

Dogs run off-leash at Park 4 Paws Dog Park, near Dixon, Illinois. It's open/unfenced, so reliable recall helps. Find directions, parking and the live map on DogMap.

Chicago

Looking for an off-leash run in Chicago, Illinois? Park No. 556 is a designated dog park (unfenced). Open it on DogMap for the live map, directions and current rules.

Chicago

Dogs run off-leash at Park No. 569, in Chicago, Illinois. It's open/unfenced, so reliable recall helps. Find directions, parking and the live map on DogMap.

Chicago

Park No. 591 is an off-leash dog park in Chicago, Illinois — an open, unfenced ground where dogs can run leash-free. Check DogMap for hours, parking and what's open right now.

Chicago

Looking for an off-leash run in Chicago, Illinois? Park No. 592 is a designated dog park (unfenced). Open it on DogMap for the live map, directions and current rules.

Lafox

Looking for an off-leash run near Lafox, Illinois? Peck Farm dog park is a designated dog park (unfenced). Open it on DogMap for the live map, directions and current rules.

Aurora

Dogs run off-leash at Phillips Dog Park, near Aurora, Illinois. It's open/unfenced, so reliable recall helps. Find directions, parking and the live map on DogMap.

Skokie

Looking for an off-leash run in Skokie, Illinois? Pooch Park is a designated dog park (unfenced). Open it on DogMap for the live map, directions and current rules.

Chicago

Pottawattomie Dog Park is an off-leash dog park in Chicago, Illinois — an open, unfenced ground where dogs can run leash-free. Check DogMap for hours, parking and what's open right now.

Lake Forest

Prairie Wolf Off-Leash Dog Area is an off-leash dog park near Lake Forest, Illinois — an open, unfenced ground where dogs can run leash-free. Check DogMap for hours, parking and what's open right now.

Chicago

Dogs run off-leash at Prarie District Dog Park, near Chicago, Illinois. It's fenced. Find directions, parking and the live map on DogMap.

Galesburg

Project Dog Park - Connie Nott Canine Area is an off-leash dog park in Galesburg, Illinois — an open, unfenced ground where dogs can run leash-free. Check DogMap for hours, parking and what's open right now.

Chicago

Looking for an off-leash run in Chicago, Illinois? Puptown Dog Park is a designated dog park (unfenced). Open it on DogMap for the live map, directions and current rules.

Rochelle

Rochelle Dog Park is an off-leash dog park near Rochelle, Illinois — fully fenced ground where dogs can run leash-free. Check DogMap for hours, parking and what's open right now.

Park Ridge

Dogs run off-leash at Service Animal Relief Area, near Park Ridge, Illinois. It's open/unfenced, so reliable recall helps. Find directions, parking and the live map on DogMap.

Normal

Shepard Park - Dog Park, near Normal, Illinois, is an off-leash area for dogs. See it on DogMap — and confirm hours and posted rules before you go.

Schiller Park

Dogs run off-leash at Shiller Park Bark Park, near Schiller Park, Illinois. It's open/unfenced, so reliable recall helps. Find directions, parking and the live map on DogMap.

shiloh

Looking for an off-leash run in shiloh, Illinois? Shiloh Dog Park is a designated dog park (unfenced). Open it on DogMap for the live map, directions and current rules.

Frankfort

Looking for an off-leash run near Frankfort, Illinois? Simba and Nala’s Dog Park is a designated dog park (unfenced). Open it on DogMap for the live map, directions and current rules.

Shorewood

Dogs run off-leash at Small Dog Park, near Shorewood, Illinois. It's open/unfenced, so reliable recall helps. Find directions, parking and the live map on DogMap.

Willow Springs

Dogs run off-leash at Small Dog Park, near Willow Springs, Illinois. It's open/unfenced, so reliable recall helps. Find directions, parking and the live map on DogMap.

South Elgin

South Elgin Dog Park is an off-leash dog park near South Elgin, Illinois — an open, unfenced ground where dogs can run leash-free. Check DogMap for hours, parking and what's open right now.

Glen Ellyn

Looking for an off-leash run near Glen Ellyn, Illinois? Spring Avenue Dog Park is a designated dog park (unfenced). Open it on DogMap for the live map, directions and current rules.

Naperville

Springbrook Dog Park is an off-leash dog park near Naperville, Illinois — an open, unfenced ground where dogs can run leash-free. Check DogMap for hours, parking and what's open right now.

Woodstock

Still Farm Dog Park is an off-leash dog park near Woodstock, Illinois — an open, unfenced ground where dogs can run leash-free. Check DogMap for hours, parking and what's open right now.

Springfield

Stuart Dog Park I is an off-leash dog park near Springfield, Illinois — an open, unfenced ground where dogs can run leash-free. Check DogMap for hours, parking and what's open right now.

Springfield

Looking for an off-leash run near Springfield, Illinois? Stuart Dog Park II is a designated dog park (unfenced). Open it on DogMap for the live map, directions and current rules.

Sycamore

Looking for an off-leash run in Sycamore, Illinois? Sycamore Park District Brian Bemis Family Dog Park is a designated dog park (unfenced). Open it on DogMap for the live map, directions and current rules.

Morris

Dogs run off-leash at Tag-A-Long Dog Park, in Morris, Illinois. It's open/unfenced, so reliable recall helps. Find directions, parking and the live map on DogMap.

Marion

Dogs run off-leash at The Bark Park, near Marion, Illinois. It's open/unfenced, so reliable recall helps. Find directions, parking and the live map on DogMap.

Lockport

Dogs run off-leash at Trantina Dog Park, near Lockport, Illinois. It's open/unfenced, so reliable recall helps. Find directions, parking and the live map on DogMap.

Peoria

upper dog park is an off-leash dog park near Peoria, Illinois — fully fenced ground where dogs can run leash-free. Check DogMap for hours, parking and what's open right now.

Urbana

Dogs run off-leash at Urbana Dog Park, near Urbana, Illinois. It's open/unfenced, so reliable recall helps. Find directions, parking and the live map on DogMap.

Peoria

Vicary Bottoms Free Run Dog Exercise Area is an off-leash dog park near Peoria, Illinois — an open, unfenced ground where dogs can run leash-free. Check DogMap for hours, parking and what's open right now.

Oregon

Dogs run off-leash at Village Way Dog Park, near Oregon, Illinois. It's open/unfenced, so reliable recall helps. Find directions, parking and the live map on DogMap.

Rome

Dogs run off-leash at Walnut Dog Park, near Rome, Illinois. It's open/unfenced, so reliable recall helps. Find directions, parking and the live map on DogMap.

Washington

Washington "Bark" District, near Washington, Illinois, is an off-leash area for dogs. See it on DogMap — and confirm hours and posted rules before you go.

Wadsworth

Dogs run off-leash at Waukegan Savanna Dog Park, near Wadsworth, Illinois. It's open/unfenced, so reliable recall helps. Find directions, parking and the live map on DogMap.

Wadsworth

Dogs run off-leash at Waukegan Savanna Off-Leash Dog Area, near Wadsworth, Illinois. It's open/unfenced, so reliable recall helps. Find directions, parking and the live map on DogMap.

Bolingbrook

Whalon Lake Dog Park, near Bolingbrook, Illinois, is an off-leash area for dogs. See it on DogMap — and confirm hours and posted rules before you go.

Chicago

Looking for an off-leash run in Chicago, Illinois? Wiggly Field Park is a designated dog park (unfenced). Open it on DogMap for the live map, directions and current rules.

Park Forest

Winnebago Dog Park is an off-leash dog park near Park Forest, Illinois — an open, unfenced ground where dogs can run leash-free. Check DogMap for hours, parking and what's open right now.

Chicago

Looking for an off-leash run in Chicago, Illinois? Woof Lawn Dog Park is a designated dog park (unfenced). Open it on DogMap for the live map, directions and current rules.

Sugar Grove

Woof Run Dog Park is an off-leash dog park in Sugar Grove, Illinois — an open, unfenced ground where dogs can run leash-free. Check DogMap for hours, parking and what's open right now.