Not very large, but fun. Water available. Double gated. Picnic benches. Location: Wilmot Road in Deerfield, just north of stop light at Deerfield Road. Directions: Just north of stoplight at Deerfield, watch for park turn in on the west side of Wilmot. Plenty of parking.

Dog Training Field – More than 23 acres south of the model aircraft area have been designated for dog-exercise purposes. Here, pet owners may exercise their dogs without a leash and train them for object retrieval. Dogs must be leashed in all other preserve areas.

Dog owners wishing to enter the Beck Lake Dog Friendly Area MUST procure a permit for the location. For more forms, fees, directions and related information, please click the link below. Otherwise, please contact us at 708-771-1036. Location: 8939A Robin Drive, Des Plaines, IL 60016.

One mile south of Army Trail on Swift Road.

This Dog Park is open from dawn to dusk. The park allows for interactive play while off leash.Location: 111 S. Wood Dale Rd. Corner of Wood Dale Road and Montrose Ave.

Dog permit is $25 for residents and $150 for non-residents. Additional dogs are $5 for residents and $50 for non-residents. Located at the South end of the pier near Wilmette harbor. Location: Michigan Avenue and Lake Avenue.

Prairie area with ponds, trees, restrooms, and water. Located on the grounds of Fermilab, at Pine and Kirk.

City of Kaukauna’s new Dog Park. New attractions are scheduled to be added. Open year round til 11pm Location: Farmland Drive, Kaukauna, WI 54130. Directions: Take US 41 north to Exit 150 and turn right onto County J. Travel to Lamplighter Dr. and then travel to Highway 96. Proceed to Farmland Dr.

Dog exercise training area complete with water at the entrance on Swift Road. This area contains parking, an information sign with specific details about the training/exercise area, dumpsters and a small picnic area.

Location: On French Road. Directions: Off Hwy 441 take Northland AVenue exit (OO) and turn onto French Road.

Must have Evanston dog license with beach tag. Open only during Memorial Day to Labor Day. Location: Boat launch east of Church and Sheridan.

Description: Fenced in area for dogs to run and play. Closed for the winter. Location: Located on Hwy. K south of the City of Waupaca. The dog park is adjacent to the Waupaca Regional Recycling and Composting Center.

Dog exercise area. Visitors can exercise or train their dogs without a leash at the dog exercise area south of Mack Road, along the West Branch of the DuPage River. Dog sledding is only allowed on designated trails north of Mack Road with a District permit.

One large unfenced area bordered by trees and a small river; one small fenced in area near a lighthouse on Lake Michigan. Location: Unfenced: 8th Street, just north of the Humane Society. Fenced: Near the lighthouse off Maritime Drive on Lake Michigan. Directions: Unfenced: I-43 to Hwy 10/Hwy 42 exit (Waldo Blvd.) heading east. Turn north on 8th Street. Park is just north of the Humane Society. Fenced: I-43 to Hwy 10/Hwy 42 exit (Waldo Blvd.) heading east. Follow road to lake and turn right onto Maritime Dr. Look for lighthouse. Fenced area is out near the lighthouse (a bit of a walk).