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Dog-Friendly Activities in Park Ridge, IL

There’s 1 dog-friendly activity in Park Ridge, and 193 more nearby. Use the links below to get an overview of each one, see pictures, print directions, and even read reviews from other dog owners. Coming from out of town? Get a discounted rate on pet friendly hotels in Park Ridge.

Pet Friendly Ridge Park

Ridge Park

Ridge Park in Park Ridge, IL, is a pet-friendly, 0.25-acre park in the east central area of the District. The grassy park blends into the neighborhood and features large, mature trees, as well as seating areas for your convenience.

Pet Friendly Seadog Cruises Chicago by Hornblower

Seadog Cruises Chicago by Hornblower

Seadog Cruises Chicago by Hornblower

You and your pooch can see the Windy City from the water aboard a Seadog Cruises Chicago by Hornblower speedboat. Departing from Navy Pier, Seadog Cruises offers a variety of dog-friendly event tours throughout the year. Check their website for a current schedule of SeaDog cruises.

Shoreline Sightseeing

Shoreline Sightseeing

Bring Fido aboard one of the dog-friendly Shoreline Cruises boats in Chicago, IL, for a tour on Lake Michigan or the Chicago River. Well-behaved, leashed pets are welcome on classic lake cruises and architecture cruises. The classic lake cruise will highlight historic lakefront sights and attractions along Lake Michigan. The architecture cruise will take you down the Chicago River to see buildings such as Tribune Tower, Wrigley Building, Trump Tower, Marina City and more. Dogs aren't permitted on special event or fireworks cruises. Cruises depart from multiple locations depending on cruise and time. Call or visit website for exact departure location.

Mercury's Canine Cruise

Mercury's Canine Cruise

Mercury's Canine Cruise in Chicago, IL, offers a dog-friendly boat tour on weekends, where leashed pups can join you on a scenic ride along the city's waterways. Enjoy live narration featuring Chicago’s history, architecture and pet-friendly highlights. Dogs are welcome on laps, seats, or the deck, with water bowls and a newspaper-lined pet restroom provided. Cruises run seasonally—check their website for the current schedule. Tickets are available online or dockside the day of the tour.

Chicago Riverwalk

Chicago Riverwalk

Chicago Riverwalk in Chicago, IL, is dog friendly. This pedestrian waterfront hike spans from Lake Shore Drive to Lake Street in downtown Chicago, encompassing restaurants, a public art gallery and a museum right on the riverwalk.

Yorktown Center

Yorktown Center

Yorktown Center is a popular dog-friendly shopping center in Chicago’s Western Suburbs in Lombard, IL. Shoppers and their four-legged friends can enjoy a fun shopping and dining experience year-round. In addition to letting you shop with your best friend, restaurants located within Yorktown Center will also allow shoppers to dine alfresco with their pooches on their dog-friendly patios, and the Center has comfort stations throughout the mall that contain bags, wipes and garbage cans for shoppers' convenience.

Montrose Dog Beach

Montrose Dog Beach

The Montrose Dog Beach is Chicago's first legal off-leash beach. Located on the Northwest corner of Montrose Beach, this area is fenced and offers free dog waste bags and a dog-wash area. Montrose Dog Beach is open during all regular Chicago Park District hours, but morning hours are the most popular. DFA tags are required for all dogs.

Lakewood Dog Park

Lakewood Dog Park

Lakewood Dog Park in Wauconda, IL, is a 66-acre fenced space where Fido can run and play off leash. Amenities include open meadows, mowed trails, parking, toilets, a water pump, and a shade shelter. A permit is required and can be purchased online. The park is closed until 11 AM on the first and third Thursdays from April to October.

Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve

Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve

Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve is a pet-friendly, 2,503-acre preserve in Darien, IL. It's one of the area's most popular forest preserves known for its Rocky Glen waterfall, Sawmill Creek bluff overlook, and extensive trails. Explore 11 miles of trails with your leashed pooch by your side and discover natural beauty along the way.

The Promenade Bolingbrook

Bolingbrook, IL

The Promenade Bolingbrook

The Promenade Bolingbrook in Bolingbrook, IL, is pet friendly. Home to 26 different pet-friendly stores, this is a great shopping center to visit with your pooch. The Doggie Potty Stations are useful to clean up after your pup. They host a regular Pet Parade to showcase some of their four-legged customers.

BeerShop

Featuring sixteen lines of revolving beer on tap and over two-hundred-and-fifty different packaged beers, BeerShop in Oak Park, IL, is dog friendly. Packaged beer can be consumed at the shop, next to your leashed canine companion, or you can grab a beer to go. BeerShop also serves a limited amount of cider, wine, non-alcoholic beverages, and coffee and pastry (on the weekends). This relaxed space encourages guests to order food from its restaurant neighbors, or order from the occasional food truck on the property.

Nordstrom

Nordstrom in Chicago, IL, is pet friendly. Leashed dogs are allowed inside this shop located inside the Shops at Northbridge. They sell a variety of clothing, shoes and accessories.

Navy Pier

Navy Pier in Chicago, IL, is often referred to as Chicago's lakefront playground. Dogs are welcome at the outdoor common areas of Navy Pier. Some merchants and tours providers along Navy Pier permit dogs to join their humans. There are also pet-friendly restaurants along Navy Pier.

Schiller Woods

Schiller Park, IL

Schiller Woods is a dog-friendly pond and park located in Schiller Park, IL, on the Des Plaines Trail. Fido is welcome to join you, as long as he remains on-leash at all times. This park offers multiple picnic groves, hiking, bicycling, and cross-country skiing. Please note that dogs are not allowed on the Model Airplane Flying Field, on the property.

Jackson Bark

Jackson Bark is a dog park located in Jackson Park, just south of the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago, IL. The fenced park features agility equipment and toys for Fido to enjoy.

Fred Anderson Dog Park

Fred Anderson Dog Park

Architecturally structured dog park named for Chicago Jazz musician and owner of the Velvet Lounge, the Fred Anderson Dog Park is part of the Chicago Park District in Chicago, IL. Located in the South Loop, this park features separate areas for small and large dogs, as well as spouting fountains in the summer and a performance area.

Belmont Harbor Dog Friendly Area

Belmont Harbor Dog Friendly Area

Belmont Harbor Dog Friendly Area is a small fenced beach for dogs in Chicago, IL. You can bring Fido with you to enjoy the sand and have a paddle. This pet-friendly area is popular among visitors to the area who want to enjoy a beach with their dog.

Community Bark West

Community Bark West

Community Bark West at Community Park West in Glenview, IL, is a 6-acre off-leash park with electronic key entry, benches, shade, and a separate small-dog area. Park passes are available to residents and nonresidents on a first-come, first-served basis until the 1,000-dog maximum is reached. Dogs are welcome in the surrounding park area, as long as they are leashed. The dog park is closed for maintenance on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM.

Bo's Run

Hoffman Estates, IL

Bo's Run in Hoffman Estates, IL, is a fully fenced off-leash dog park that includes water, agility equipment, benches and a keypad entry. There are 2-acres of field for dogs to enjoy with 5-foot tall fences. The park also features separate areas for small and large dogs. Memberships are required for entry and can be purchased online.

Midwest Coast Brewing Company

Midwest Coast Brewing Company

Grab a beer with your best bud at the pet-friendly Midwest Coast Brewing Company in Chicago, IL. Leashed dogs are welcome inside to keep beer lovers company. Midwest Coast Brewing Company also have a large outside seating area, hold regular events, and host pop-up food trucks on weekends.

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