Oak Lawn, IL

Dog walking in Oak Lawn

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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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.

Jennifer is amazing !

James S.

Amazing!

Greta R.

Bentley is so happy with Danielle. We are so happy to have her as his walker. I highly recommend her!

Mary S.

Danielle does a great job and Bentley loves her.

Mary S.

Drew was amazing! So great with updates and my pup

tess R.

Ginger had a great time and got a good run in!

Debra S.

Claire was great and attentive to my dogs needs.

Shannah S.

My pup is very happy with Danielle. He looks forward to seeing her.

Mary S.

Danielle does a great job. My pup gets real excited and behaves better than he does for me.

Mary S.

Olga is GREAT - our (big) dogs loved walking with her and she handled and spoiled them well!

James S.

Why book dog walker in Oak Lawn

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 Oak Lawn, 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. Oak Lawn, IL has "pawlenty" of parks and neighborhoods that your dog is itching to explore!

The best dog friendly neighborhoods
in Oak Lawn

Acorn Glen

Acorn Glen is a small residential neighborhood found on the southern side of Oak Lawn. This part of town is nestled underneath of 97^th street and is home to two dog-friendly restaurants. Your dog can join you for a bite at Corner Bakery Café or Andy’s Frozen Custard. Both of these eateries have ample outdoor seating for you to enjoy your food with your trusty dog beside you. You can head down to the Oak Meadows park if you are looking for a small but clean open area park where families and leashed dogs are welcome from sunrise to sunset throughout the year.

Lawn Manor Park

You will want to pack your pop-up water bowls and a good leash for your stay in Lawn Manor Park. This neighborhood on the south side of Oak Lawn is home to both green spaces and eateries where leashed dogs are welcome to enjoy the fresh air with you. You can get your exercise at the Lawn Manor Park in the center of the neighborhood. Leashed dogs are a common sight here walking or running alongside their owners. When you have barked up an appetite, you can head to Clancy’s, a dog-friendly Irish pub style restaurant where you can enjoy comfort food and beverages with your dog in their outdoor seating areas.

Northwest Evergreen Park

In Evergreen Park to the east of Oak Lawn, you will find the charming neighborhood of Northwest Evergreen Park. You will need your best walking leash and plenty of waste bags for your stay in this gorgeous place. You can start in Duffy Park if you would like an outside view of the beautiful St. Mary’s Cemetery while your dog has fun in the sun. You can head over to Cowboy Park if your pup still has energy to burn before you take a trip to Thithi’s Restaurant for a locally-owned bite where your dog is welcome to stay with you on their patio.

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Freedom Park

In Chicago Ridge, just a few minutes southwest of Oak Lawn, you will find the neighborhood of Freedom Park. This neighborhood is a wonderful place to get your exercise with your dog and a quick bite to eat where you both will be welcome! You can begin your adventures at the tail-waggin’ Freedom Park in the center of the neighborhood. Dogs are welcome with leashes and waste bags! You can also visit the Chicago Ridge Prairie Nature Preserve as long as you stick to the trails. After all that walking, you will want to head over to Jack Desmond’s Irish Pub for pub fare and drinks with your dog in their scenic outdoor seating area.

Southfield

In Bridgeview, IL, just ten minutes north of Oak Lawn, is the neighborhood of Southfield. You will enjoy parks and restaurants here with your four-legged companion all weekend long. Many locals frequent the Commissioners Park in the center of the neighborhood. Leashed pets are welcome here, but make sure you bring the waste bags and clean up after yourself! Trust your dog’s nose; you will be lead to Nick’s Barbeque after you have had all of the tail wags and barks you can muster. Here, you both can enjoy delicious barbecue fare in the outdoor seating area and enjoy impeccable, welcoming service!