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The best dog friendly neighborhoods in Highwood
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Highwood
Highwood has a great treat for you and your doggo! Here you can find a portion of the Robert McClorey Bike Path. If you want to go for a heart pumping jog or a leisurely stroll with your dog, this multi-use paved pathway is the way to go. This pathway is part of the Rails-to- Trails Conservancy Organization, converting unused railways into woofderful places to take a walk. The pathway follows Sheridan Road. Well-behaved dogs are welcome, as long as they stay leashed and get picked up after. Once you’ve worked up an appetite, head over to Miramar Bistro. This French bistro offers a cuban flare, and dog friendly outdoor seating.
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Town of Fort Sheridan
Situated just above the city of Highland, is the city of Lake Forest. In the neighborhood of Town of Fort Sheridan in Lake Forest, you can find another puppy paradise! The Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve. This forest preserve is just a 7 minute drive away from Highland, or you can get there from the Robert McClorey Bike Path. Walking would take about 45 minutes. Once you arrive, you and your dog can start your adventure on the trails here! There are a total of 4.5 miles of trail, surfaces including paved, gravel, grass, woodchip, and sand. The trails pass through rolling terrain, along the sandy shore of Lake Michigan, and through peaceful forests. Dogs are welcome, as long as they stay leashed and on the trails.
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Highland Park Lake
The city of Highwood is surrounded by the city of Highland Park on three of it’s four borders. Highland Park has a plethora of parks that welcome dogs! One of these is Moraine Park, located in the Highland Park Lake neighborhood, just east of Highwood. Possibly the best park about this par, is the dog beach! Here your playful pup can run, rinse, and repeat all day along the shores of Lake Michigan. There is also a shower and hose near the parking lot, so you don’t need to bring a sandy dog into your car. Dogs need to be registered at the Heller Nature Center with their proof of license and rabies vaccinations in order to play here. You can also enjoy the nature paths and picnic areas throughout the rest of Moraine Park, just be sure to keep your dog leashed when not in the off-leash areas.
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Sunset Park
Just south of Highwood, in the Sunset Woods Park neighborhood of Highland Park, you can find a great gem, the Sunset Woods Park. This family friendly park has something for everyone, including the family dog of course! This park is 38 acres of pathways through the woods, athletic fields and playgrounds. This park attracts joggers, outdoors enthusiasts, and dog walkers alike. Leashed dogs are welcome, just don’t forget the waste bags and dog treats! When your stomach is growling, head over to Tomo Sushi, just southeast of Sunset Woods Park. This restaurant has a large selection of sushi, noodle entrees, and more that you can enjoy at one of the four dog friendly outdoor tables.
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West Lake Forest
The nearby town of Lake Forest clearly loves dogs, because they’ve also created some places for your pupper to run and play off-leash in a safe environment. In the West Lake Forest neighborhood, just a 10 minute drive away from Highwood, you can find the Prairie Wolf Dog Park. This massive dog park has 44 acres of natural beauty where your pal can romp around like a wild dog, and enjoy some pawsitive socialization. This area is completely fenced in, with separate enclosures for training, large fields, a swimming pond, and a drinking fountain. There are also restrooms and water available for the owners! A daily or annual permit is required to play at this park.
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