Dog walking in Stone Park

North Riverside

If you drive only a few minutes from Stone Park, you can visit one of the largest dog parks in the area: Miller Meadow Dog Park. Although this dog park is incredibly large, it is pretty bare bones, so do not expect any agility equipment. However, it does have a large, beautiful, green and grassy space for your pooch to run and play. The best part about this dog park is that is is leash-free so your pooch can run and play with abandon. Just make sure you bring all the supplies you'll need, like water and doggie waste bags, and you and Fido are sure to have a pawesome time!

Melrose

Located incredibly close to Stone Park is the beautiful neighborhood of Melrose, which is home to the Melrose Dog Park. The proximity to Stone Park is probably the best thing about this dog park -- it does not have any toys, equipment, or amenities. If your dog needs to play outside and get some sun, this is the place to go. Make sure you take your own water, doggie poop bags, toys, and seating. To really enjoy your time at this park, make sure you take a chair, umbrella for shade and a good book to keep yourself occupied while your pup is running and playing.

Central Forest Park

Only a few minutes' drive from Stone Park, you will find a dog park located smack dab in the center of Forest Park, IL: the aptly named Forest Park Dog Park. This park is full of doggie toys, so your pups will be occupied for hours! It is also frequented by locals, so you and your pooch are likely to make some new friends -- both of the human and canine variety! -- at this furrific fenced park. However, be warned -- there aren't a lot of benches for humans, so you may have to stand if the park is busy.

Village Park

Only a few minutes away from Stone Park, you will find ''Bark" Park, located in Village Center in the city of Schiller Park. This small park may just look like a tiny piece of green grass on the map, but it is local favorite among pet owners. It is pretty bare bones, so do not expect to find any extra amenities, like agility equipment or toys. However, the park has all the necessities, including water, doggie poop bags, and benches for humans. This is a great park to take your pup to early in the morning after you grab a coffee and bagel from your favorite neighborhood cafe.

Norwood Park East

Although Norwood Park's Dog Friendly Area is approximately fifteen minutes from Stone Park, your pooch will love you for making the trip! The park has an annual fee of $20, but humans say it is well worth it for their pups. The park has plenty of doggie toys, pools in summer, and open green spaces for pups to run and play. In warm months, there is also water for pups to drink, whereas in cold months the water is shut off. This park is one of the busier dog parks in the Chicagoland area, so make sure your pooch is ready to socialize before going to the park.