University Park, IL

Dog walking in University 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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Customer reviews

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.

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Todd S.

Tina is always the best! We appreciate her for walking the pup and giving him the best care.

Mary R.

Thank you!

Rachel W.

Shade was SO SWEET to my girls. They aren t always the easiest dogs, so I really appreciate her extra love and care.

Justina M.

Tina always takes the best care of our pups!

Mary R.

Thank you so much.

Mirna G.

I love when I see MaryKay as my walker! She s so kind and you can tell she really cares about our pets. Thanks so much!

Kailee L.

Thanks so much for stopping by today?

Rachel W.

MaryKay really came through for us on short notice. She was able to get our pup out for his walk and made sure he was well taken care of. Definitely will add her to our preferred caregivers list!

Trevor R.

Thank you Marykay!! You always go above and beyond for my little girl and I m always happy to see you confirm my walks!

Kailee L.

Why book dog walker in University 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 University 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. University Park, IL has "pawlenty" of parks and neighborhoods that your dog is itching to explore!

The best dog friendly neighborhoods
in University Park

Governors State U/ University Pky

Every pup needs their daily exercise, which means you have got to drop by Craig Park when you are visiting University Park! This is a pawsome place that has lots of open green grass for your canine to run and roam, as well as a walking path where you can go for a leisurely stroll when the weather is nice. At Craig Park, there are also lots of puptastic amenities that you can use with the family, including basketball courts, tennis courts, a baseball field, playground for the kids and restrooms. Parking is also available here.

Monee Village Center

To try some dog friendly eateries, head through to the puptown of Monee, which is next to University Park! Here you can head to Culver’s for some delicious food and get your paws into some sandwiches, burgers, soups and salads. There are dog friendly tables outside where you can relax with your canine. If traveling through the area, take a break at the Petro Monee shopping center, where you can find a restaurant that is open 24 hours a day, as well as a travel store stocked with items for your pup, such as treats. Best of all, there is a special area designated for pups to enjoy a little exercise.

Balmoral Dr/ Poplar Ave

For a pawsome day out with your pooch, head over to Richton Park with your beloved companion! Here you will find the puptastic Glaeser Park where you can enjoy some playtime with your pup and explore 24 acres of land together. There is an open field where you can play fetch and tug of war, as well as a walking path where you can stretch your and your canine’s legs. In addition, other furrific amenities at Glaeser Park you can enjoy include a basketball court, baseball fields, pavilion, playground for the kids, sand volleyball court, restrooms and a soccer field.

Richton Village Center

To go on an adventure with your furry friend, jump in the car and head to the puptown of Richton Park! Here you will find the pawsome Helen A. Jones Park, where your canine can enjoy some exercise and playtime in the sun. Check out the sniff-tastic trail that goes around the park where you can enjoy a leisurely stroll, as well as plenty of trees that provide shade when it is sunny outside. There are also a bunch of puptastic amenities here you can use, including picnic areas, a playground for the kids, a shelter and a ball field.

Sauk Trl/ Central Park Ave

Not far from University Park, you will find the puptown of Park Forest, which is hope to the pawsome Somonauk Park! Here there is lots of green grass that your pooch will love to explore, as well as a walking path that where you can enjoy a wander during the day. It winds around the whole park, and there are trees that will provide you and your pooch with shade when it is hot outside. There are a lot some furrific amenities that you can use at Somonauk Park, including tennis courts, basketball hoops, picnic tables, grills, restrooms and a pavilion that you can rent.