Hadiya Pendleton Park

If you're looking for a place that spells fun, fun, fun, Hadiya Pendleton Park is the pawrfect spot for you! Situated in the Grand Boulevard region of Chicago, this pawrific play space is diminutive in size, but delivers big on pawsome things to do! Originally named Buckthorn Park, this beloved community haven was renamed Hadiya Pendleton Park after the 15-year-old girl who tragically lost her life in a gang-related shooting. Ms. Pendleton has become an important figure in the fight to end gang violence and has been the subject of many different speeches, including one by former First Lady Michelle Obama. 

Doggoes are most welcome at Hadiya Pendleton Park; in fact, area residents would be disappointed if you came to the park and left yours at home! Just be sure to bring a leash with you as Chicago by-laws do require all pooches remain on a lead when out in pawblic places. 

There are so many pawsitively awesome things to check out at Hadiya Pendleton Park that you just might want to bring your pooch for a visit every day! You'll find a woofderful jungle gym and merry go round that will keep Fido and his fave kiddies entertained for hours. Benches are situated throughout the grounds, providing the pawrfect spot for kicking up your heels and enjoying a picnic lunch or light snack. Don't forget to pack some treats and bottled water for Fido too. While you're at it, pop a few extra cleanup sacks in your pocket to be sure you'll have some when you need them. 

Drinking water is available via a fountain at this doggone amazing park, and there is even a furrific splash pad where Fido can cool down after his day of fun. The park is also lined with contemporary art figures, creating a pawrific backdrop for family photos to commemorate the wooftastic time you shared!

Looking for a pawpular spot for your next barking great adventure? Consider a trip to Hadiya Pendleton Park. It's terrierific!