Highland Park, IL

Dog walking in Highland Park

Book on-demand and scheduled walks with local dog walkers. Choose between a 20, 30, or 60-minute walk for your pup.

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Unable to take your dog on a walk today? Dog walkers through Wag! are available to care for your pup whenever you’re not. Every dog walker has passed an enhanced background check. Get photos and updates on where your dog poops and pees while you follow along via GPS in the app.

Olga was great!

Megan K.

Thank you!

Alexander T.

Thank you for finding Chessie, your communication, and very product walk!

James W.

Great communication and did a great job with our girls!

Chad F.

Great service with detailed updates and pictures. Would highly recommend and will use again!

Michele P.

Lisa is a great dog walker! She is always early and makes sure my dog does his business. I would always recommend her to any dog owner.

Jungsuh K.

Alexis is great.

scott B.

Jennifer was great. She was on time, responsive and pleasant. Will definitely use again

scott B.

Thank you. He s really a sweet and gentle dog. I appreciate you coming by on short notice.

scott B.

Danielle is great

Alex H.

Why book dog walker in Highland Park

Busy Pet Parents sometimes need a hand when it comes to ensuring their pup is getting the potty breaks and exercise they need. That's where Wag! comes in! Local Highland Park, IL dog walkers are background checked and registered on the Wag! platform, ready to take your dog on an adventure when you need them. Your dog can make a friend in the neighborhood, and you can re-book with the same dog walker easily in the app. Highland Park, IL has "pawlenty" of parks and neighborhoods that your dog is itching to explore!

The best dog friendly neighborhoods
in Highland Park

West Deerfield

Deerfield is just a skip and a hop west of Highland Park -- only an 8-minute drive out of town. You and Fido will want to head toward the western part of town, where you'll find a pawesome place to get some exercise: Jaycee Memorial Park. This is a public recreation area with a fenced, pet-friendly extension covered in gravel and grass. Let your buddy join the sporty mutts on the obstacle course, or watch while they chase some new furry friends or fetch that toy you just threw. You'll also find seating and drinking water fountains in shaded areas of the park.

South Waukegan Road

If you're traveling via Waukegan Road on the way to Chicago or Northbrook, you might need a place to stop and stretch your legs before continuing on your journey. Take a pit stop in Lake Forest, IL, home to Prairie Wolf Slough County Forest Preserve and the adjacent Prairie Wolf Dog Park. Both recreation areas are shaded, and the preserve is great for walking along the trails and exploring nature. The dog park is the pawfect place to play off-leash with both local and visiting pups, with 44 acres of fenced space complete with a pond where your buddy can splash.

Skokie River Nature Preserve

Tucked in the western part of Lake Forest, Skokie River Nature Preserve is one of the largest and oldest nature preserves in the state. It's home to a mix of sedge meadows which are native to the Skokie River Valley, as well as savanna, woodlands, and prairies. Feel free to enjoy a calm mindful walk along the walking trails. Challenge your buddy on the Skokie Valley Trail, stretching for about 10 miles throughout Lake County from Highland Park to Lake Bluff. Like most walking trails, the rules of this one are simple: keep your buddy on their leash, and bring your own drinking water and waste baggies to keep the trail clean.

Captain Daniel Wright Woods Forest Preserve

The state of Illinois is full of endless hiking opportunities for you and your buddy! You'll be spoiled for choice when it comes to trails, so you can choose the right one for an un-fur-gettable adventure. Captain Daniel Wright Woods Forest Preserve is a good place to start. This nice, well-shaded place is located in the southwestern borough of Lake Forest. Bordered by Des Plaines River to the west, the preserve features a wooded area occupying more than 750 acres and a fishing lake. Your buddy will be happy to join you for a leashed walk along Des Plaines River Trail, a long and difficult 57-mile hiking path with lush surroundings and a variety of trail surfaces.

East Skokie

Set north of Highland Park, Skokie is a great place to take your buddy to enjoy a day at the park with a cultural and artistic twist. Skokie Northshore Sculpture Park, on the eastern bank of North Shore Channel, is a cool place to enjoy a leashed walk near the water. Feel free to sniff out a few of the sculptures, which make for the pawfect photo op with Fido! Prefer hiking instead? North Shore Channel Trail is also located here, and welcomes your leashed pooch to explore. Finish your day with a visit to Dengeos Restaurant, a home-style place with a pet-friendly environment, outdoor tables, and unforgettable Grecian Chicken!