Pekin, IL

Dog walking in Pekin

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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.

Jen did SO good with my babies! Extra snuggles and very communicative with me. I ADORE the photos sent too!!!! 13/10 would recommend

Jordan H.

It s ridiculously cold here in Illinois so an extra tip for coming to walk Stella in the below zero temps!

Diana C.

Extra tip because this courageous woman walked my Dog and made she while I m at work she was ok!!! 5 stars!

Diana C.

Jen responded quickly to my walk request and Cash had the best time with her!! 5 stars for sure! She even made sure to give him some water since it was hot out!! Book with her!!

Sarah S.

Diana C.

Why book dog walker in Pekin

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

The best dog friendly neighborhoods
in Pekin

Allentown

Allentown is on the east side of the city, and offers picturesque views of the open plains and thick wooded areas. The Coal Miner's Park is equally scenic, with a long stretch of vibrant green grass, marked on the perimeter by privacy bushes. The park is 43 acres and dog-friendly. Dogs must remain on a leash while inside, but have access to water fountains, benches, and trash bins. The Pekin Park District Trail is another great option in this neighborhood, offering 4.3 miles of dog-friendly trails to humans and leashed pups. The entire trail is paved, with views of multiple parks and the Illinois River. There are no amenities on the trail.

Downtown Pekin

Downtown Pekin is packed to the brim with people, buildings, and roads, so when residents need a place to walk Fido, they head to Rotary Park. The park is a small square area in the middle of town, with a basketball court, playground and large open field surrounded by trees. Dogs are welcome at the park from the fours of 6 AM to Dusk, and have access to water fountains and benches. Willow Park is another option for dog walkers, with a perimeter paved trail around the park, shaded sitting areas, and a small open field for Fido to run around in. Dogs must remain on a leash, and owners must bring water and clean-up bags.

Park Ave

The Park Ave neighborhood has some pretty amazing views of the city. With small sectors for businesses and shops, it provides qualities of the suburb and downtown. Dog walkers of the neighborhood can head to James Park, a 2.3-acre park that offers baseball diamonds, and a paved trail that surrounds the area. Features include benches, water fountains, and trash bins. An older park in the neighborhood is the Blenkiron Park which offers a dog-friendly walking trail that surrounds the park. Dogs are not allowed in the open area or playground, and must remain on a leash at all times.

Gardena

The Gardena neighborhood gets its name from the wildflowers that grow throughout the neighborhood. A large portion of this area consists of the Everett Dirksen Park, a 400-acre area with beautiful woodlands and meadows. The parks hours are from 6 AM to 10 PM for humans and leashed dogs, and offers over 9 miles of hiking trails that meander over bridges and up some boulders, and provide scenic views of Lick Creek. Owners must bring water and clean-up bags. The McNaughton Park is a more urban park, with paved trails, restrooms, picnic shelters and well-kept open areas. Dogs are welcome while on a leash.

Morton Village Center

The Village Center of the town of Morton is 12.5 miles east of Pekin. The area provides a nice out-of-town experience for humans and their dogs thanks to the Oakwood Dog Park. The park is a mixture of open fields and wooded areas, and features separate areas for smaller and larger dogs that are completely fenced in. Each area has tires, double-gated entrances, free toys and water bowls. Dogs can even go on some of the nature trails throughout the wooded area, or can enjoy the large pavilion outside of the two fenced in sections. Additional features include clean-up stations, dog-sized water fountains, benches, and a picnic area.

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