The Chicago Park District has nearly two dozen designated
Dog Friendly Areas in Chicago parks or beaches where dogs can run and play while being off the leash.
The Administrator of the Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control mandated that the Park District issue permits for all off - leash dogs
using Dog Friendly Areas.
Make the most out of having a national park in your backyard and take your canine companion on an adventure in one of these eight scenic sites — just a sampling of the
many dog friendly areas of the park, from Marin to San Mateo.
«Urban areas are even more pet friendly than many of their suburban counterparts, as many establishments
offer dog friendly areas equipped with water bowls and shade.»
«Because we're proposing
a dog friendly area in Chicago's front yard, both the Chicago Park District and our organization feel like this should be a showcase for dog friendly areas in the city,» she said.
The Chicago Park District, with the cooperation of the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association, developed a process for distributing permits for
our Dog Friendly Areas (DFAs).
If your dog is not sporting one of these tags and is using one of Chicago's
Dog Friendly Areas, you could be subject to a $ 500 fine.
Dog friendly areas are designated sections within Chicago parks or beaches, where dogs are allowed to run and play off - leash, the only areas in the city where this is allowed.
Located in the beachside suburb of Suffolk Park, just a 3 minute walk to Tallow Beach (
dog friendly area) or a 10 minute drive to the centre of Byron Bay.