Grant Park Dog Friendly Area

The Chicago Park District's goal is to provide the people of Chicago the opportunity for recreation and to enjoy outdoor open space for themselves and their families. The Park District also recognizes that dogs are important family members and value the need to provide a space for recreation for them as well. The Grant Park Dog Friendly Area is located west of Columbus Drive and south of the tennis courts just south of Balbo. The park sits directly behind the Chicago Park District’s 9th Street service yard. The park is a .37 acre site that opened in July of 2006. The park is managed by the South Loop Dog PAC. The Chicago Park District has a total of 15 Dog Friendly Areas and one to be constructed in 2009. For more information about the Chicago Park District Dog Friendly Areas please visit our website.

The Administrator of Cook County’s Department of Animal and Rabies Control has required that the Park District issue permits for all off-lease dogs using Dog Friendly Areas. The owner or other responsible person bringing any dog into a DFA must have a permit and tag issued by a participating veterinarian for each dog. A list of the participating veterinarians, as well as other dog friendly area information, can be found on the Chicago Park District’s website at www.chicagoparkdistrict.com.