Dog walking in Maywood

South Waukegan Road

Lake Forest is a town in Illinois that's approximately 30 miles north of Maywood. On the southern edge of the city sits the Prairie Wolf Dog Park, and you and your doggo won't want to miss it! This exceptional 44-acre park includes two separate training areas, and it even offers dogs access to a pond in the park, but if you don't want your dog to swim, there's a fence separating the pond entrance. The entire park is fenced in, and there are wooded areas and grassy fields for your dog to explore. You'll also find drinking water for dogs and waste disposal supplies in the park. Like most Illinois dog parks, you'll need to purchase an annual or daily pass to get access to the Prairie Wolf Dog Park.

Beck Lake

Des Plaines is a city in Illinois with close to 60,000 residents. It's less than 20 miles from Maywood, and in the northeastern corner of the city, there's a place called Beck Lake. On top of being a great place to hike, fish, or just enjoy nature, Beck Lake also has its own off-leash area! The Beck Lake Dog Park is a 4-acre pup paradise, and it also includes nine miles of trails and covered seating areas. There's a swimming pond within the park, so your dog can take a dip or show off their fetching skills in the water. Make sure you purchase a daily or annual permit before you visit!

Buena Park

Buena Park is a historical and diverse neighborhood in Uptown Chicago, and it features many of the century-old mansions the city is famous for. It's also only 20 miles from Maywood, and it's the location of the Challenger Playlot Dog Park! Challenger Playlot Park is an almost five-acre park that includes the nearly one-acre dog park which is free to use. The dog park doesn't divide its space into sections for dogs of different sizes; rather, dogs of all sizes can interact in a fenced and fun environment. The park's surface consists primarily of gravel, and there's also a water fountain for thirsty pups.

Lincoln Park

Lincoln Park is a well-known area in West Chicago with tree-lined streets and a diverse mix of dining, shopping, and entertainment opportunities. It's only 16 miles from Maywood, and it's also where you'll find one of Chicago's most pawpular dog parks. Wiggly Field was named after the Chicago sports field, Wrigley Field. This dog park is within Noethlin Playlot Park, and it's a half-acre off-leash space where your dog is free to run around to their heart's content. Wiggly Field is free to use, and it includes a doggy drinking fountain and seating. There are trails just outside of the park, so if you'd like to take your pup for an on-leash walk too, that's a great spot to do so!

Portage Park

Portage Park is a neighborhood in northwest Chicago, and it's less than 10 miles from Maywood. One thing Portage Park is known for is its large Polish population, and one of the neighborhood's parks is named after the famous Polish musician, Frederic Chopin. Chopin Park is a scenic eight-acre park that has so much to offer its visitors. There are football, basketball, and baseball fields, as well as playgrounds and a pool in the park. Chopin Park also hosts regular musical events and lessons. There isn't an off-leash area in Chopin Park, but it's a pawfect place to bring your dog for a walk on their leash.