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.

Location: St Mary’s Park which is adjacent to the Fox River near the railroad overpass portion of Bridge St.

Approximately 5 acres in 2 fenced fields. The larger field has wooded areas with many mown pathways. The smaller area is completely mowed and has two large trees. Bring your own water and pick-up bags. There is no bathroom facility. There is no fee for using this park. Location: Sleepy Hollow Rd. Directions: From Route 72 and Sleepy Hollow Rd, take Sleepy Hollow headed north. The first driveway on the left has two large rocks at the entrance, and it looks like a private drive going up the hill to a house– that is the dog park. To the right of the house is the kennel, and to the right of that is the dog field entrance.

A huge place left to the city for our dogs, by Sam Johnson of S.C. Johnson. Huge prairie with wide paths, woods with paths, river, pond, smaller prairie. A great overall place not exceeded by any other in the Midwest. Can’t miss the dirt parking lot and fencing to keep dogs out of farmer fields, on east side of road. Location: Hwy 38, near 4 Mile Road. Directions: From I-94, and west of I-94: Take Hwy K east to Hwy 38. Turn left onto Hwy 38. Head north/west on Hwy 38, go around a few curves and watch for parking lot on your right. From North: Take Hwy 38 south/east, just south of 4 Mile Road, watch for parking lot on right. Or come in from above directions. From South: Take Hwy 31 north to Hwy 38, turn left onto Hwy 38. Head west/north on Hwy 38, go around a few curves and watch for parking lot on your right. From Racine: Head west/north on Hwy 38, go around a few curves and watch for parking lot on your right.

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.

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.

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

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.

One mile south of Army Trail on Swift Road.

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.