Palos Park, IL

Dog walking in Palos 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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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.

Thanks so much for walking our sweet Ernie! Thanks also for following the instructions!! We really appreciate it!

Colleen B.

Thank you!

Jazmen P.

Grace is the absolute BEST.

James S.

Jennifer is amazing !

James S.

Thank you I appreciate it !

cait K.

Thank you so much Gail for your timeliness and tenderness with Truffles!!!

Tima C.

Thank you!

Karen P.

Jason was very caring with my senior doggie; he is very reliable. I highly recommend him.

Tim M.

Thank you for the great walk today!

Rachel W.

Thank you for taking Rufio on a walk. He enjoyed it very much!

Reynaldo D.

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

The best dog friendly neighborhoods
in Palos Park

S La Grange

Make no bones about it -- a treat from the Twin Tails Market and Barkery is sure to get your pup’s tail wagging! This amazing dog boutique and bakery stocks everything from pigs ears and antlers to fresh-baked goodies, and helpful staff are always on hand to help you pick out something to suit even the pickiest pooch! Twin Tails also stocks a nice range of accessories, though they can be a bit pricey. Of course, owners need to eat, too, so consider chowing down afterward at Francesca Vicinato. Their calamari is the stuff of local legend, and they cater to canines outside.

Swallow Cliff Woods

With Swallow Cliff Woods right on your doorstep in Palos Park, you’d be barking mad not to pay a visit! This 800-acre preserve is a great place to go sledding in the winter. If you and your pooch are looking for a bit of a challenge, try the famous steps -- the steep staircase is carved into the cliff edge, and the views at the top are fabulous. Less athletic animals will be glad to know that there are also miles of easy to moderate trails to sniff and explore, running through gorgeous forest, by creeks, and across bridges. Remember to bring your own waste bags and water!

Messenger Marsh

The Messenger Marsh Dog Park in Homer Glen is a real mutts-visit! There’s plenty of room to romp in this huge dog run. There’s also a separate small dog area, so your pooch can play and socialize be they big or little! Not only that, but the large dog area has its own wooded trail for curious canines to investigate. Like many dog parks in this part of Illinois, there’s a fee to use the off-leash area, but it’s not too steep -- five dollars for a day pass, and your pup will thank you! Bags are provided, but there’s no water fountain, so you’ll need to bring your own bottle.

Brementown

Bremen Grove Off-Leash Dog Park is just a fifteen-minute drive from Palos Park, so it’d be a huge faux paw not to check it out! Both the large and small dog areas are pretty big, so there’s space enough for even the most energetic fur-ball to tire themselves out. Unfortunately, like the park at Homer Glen, there is a fee, and unlike the Messenger Marsh Dog Park, there’s no day pass option. If you live in the area, though, you might think that the $55 annual fee is worth it -- it works out at just over a dollar per week, and your pooch will thank you for it!

New East Side

If you and your furry friend are looking for something different to do, why not take a day trip to Chicago and check out the Mercury Canine Cruise? Every Sunday morning, the Mercury welcomes pups aboard their boats for a riverside tour of the Chicago skyline. The cruise leaves from Michigan Avenue and sails all the way down to the lake, taking in some fascinating architecture along the way. Your pooch will need to be leashed, of course -- but the treats provided by the staff might go some way towards making up for it! Tickets are $22 for owners and $7 for their canine companions.Keep reading