Park No 468

At first glance, Park No. 468 looks like a just another vacant piece of land. It doesn’t have any amenities and there’s no big attraction to draw in visitors. But take a closer look and you’ll find a furrific little park that your pooch will love cruising around.

Located in the West Elsdon Community, this pawsome park is really just one large patch of grass. If your doggo prefers wandering aimlessly around to a structured stroll on the sidewalk, then this is the place to be. Their nose will get right to work as they check out all the new smells. Since it’s undeveloped, this park has a natural feel to it. The weeds, sticks, dirt patches, and rocks will keep your pup busy. There are even a few trees they can bark up. Some of the branches hang low enough for your pooch to climb on. Plus, in the summer the trees give the park some much needed shade.

Park No. 468 sits adjacent to Chicago Transit Authority’s Midway Yard, so you may see a train or two pass by. But the park is securely fenced in, so you don’t have to worry about your pup getting to close. Since Park No. 468 is limited in size, a walk around it may not be enough exercise for your dog. If that’s the case, stroll on over to the nearby Pasteur Park or Strohacker Park for a little extra mileage.

Since Park No. 468 is so small, it’s super important that you pick up after your pup. After all, funky smells travel fast! Bring a couple clean up bags from home and be prepared to stoop and scoop when necessary. Also, water is not available at the park. So pack some water bottles so your pal can have a drink. Make no mistake, a visit to this park will make your pooch one happy hound!