Dog walking in Lockport

Whalon Lake

A paw’s pitter patter away from Lockport, you’ll find Whalon Lake, which is home to Whalon Lake Dog Park. It is an eight-acre, fenced-in area where your dog can get off their leash and run themselves ragged. What better way to head home than with a sleepy pup? There is also a smaller, 2.5-acre area that is fenced in for smaller breed dogs. While your pup prances about the park, you can feel free to enjoy the comfort of the covered shelter, or one of the many benches scattered throughout the park. Grab some water and treats, and plenty of waste bags, and you’re in for a treat.

Green Valley Forest Preserve

Green Valley Forest Preserve is a majestic and magnificently scenic area which houses two fenced-in areas for dogs of large and small breeds. The rolling hills and grassy plains of the preserve make a wonderful backdrop for a fun day with your buddy, and if you bring along a picnic with treats for yourself and your pup, you’re sure to have a blast. Be sure to bring some water for you and your woofer, and perhaps a little extra, just in case. You never know when you’ll meet a friend in need. Note that a permit is required to enter the park, but that’s to ensure your pup’s safety as well as your own.

Katherine Legge Memorial Lodge Dog Park

Katherine Legge Memorial Lodge Dog Park is a beautiful dog park located in Hinsdale, Illinois, just a short distance from Lockport. With rolling hills covered in soft grass for your pup’s paws, as well as a small stream to add to the general peaceful atmosphere of the location, Memorial Lodge Dog Park is renowned for its beauty. The locals are extremely friendly, and everyone does their part to make sure the park stays pristine and gorgeous. Bring plenty of doggy waste bags, and some fresh drinking water to keep your pup from drinking from the stream. You can’t go wrong!

messenger marsh

Mosey on over toward Homer Glen, and the scenic Messenger Marsh Dog Park is impossible to miss. With a five-acre fenced-in area for large dogs, and a one-acre fenced in area for small dogs, no matter your canine companion’s size or breed, they’re sure to have plenty of breathing room. The wide open space is perfect for exercise, both for you and your pup. Bring a ball to toss and some fresh water, and you have a pawsitively picturesque day ahead of you. Doggy waste bags are provided, and everyone makes an effort to keep the park clean. With the friendly locals, you’re sure to have a doggone good time!

Fullersburg Woods

Fullersburg Woods is a must-see location in your exploration of doggy destinations, with miles of trails available for equestrians, cyclists, hikers, and yes, dog walkers! Keep your pup on a short leash here, and then explore the great outdoors in a manner that no other location could hope to match. While there is one location where dogs are not allowed, it is marked by signs and is due to the wildlife in the area. Bring a water bowl for your pup, as there are plenty of water fountains and your canine companion will need to stay hydrated for this great adventure!