Dog Friendly Places To Play In Illinois

Posted by Chad on Thursday, June 25th, 2009 at 11:55 am.

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1. Chad Says:
   June 25th, 2009 at 12:26 pm

   Chicago: The Susan Kimmelman Off-Leah Dog Beach (Montrose Beach)
   The dog beach is a fenced-off area located on the northwest corner of Montrose Beach (the point closest to the city). Dogs are allowed off-leash on the beach but must remain leashed when going to and from the car, or anywhere outside the off-leash area. Everyone who uses the beach is required to have a DFA tag to prove that their dog is vaccinated and in good health.

   Evanston: Dog Beach
   Evanston’s Dog Beach is located just north of the Church Street launch facility, where Church St. meets the lake. The dog beach is open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., May through October, weather permitting. Admission is restricted to dogs with a “dog beach season token”.

   Highland Park: Moraine Park Dog Beach
   A portion of the Moraine Beach is designated as a fenced, off-leash exercise beach for dogs, Apr. 1 through Oct. 31. A permit is required.

   Lake Bluff: Sunrise Park & Beach
   Dogs are allowed on the north end of Sunrise Beach. In the summer a permit is required to use the beach.

   Wilmette: Gillson Park Dog Beach
   The Dog Beach in Gillson Park is located at the south end of the park, south of the pier near the Wilmette Harbor. From Sept. 5 – May 28, 2007 dogs are allowed on the beach from 6 a.m to 9:30 p.m. From May 27 – Sept. 3 dogs are allowed on the beach from 6 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and from 5:30 p.m to 9:30 p.m. A permit is required.