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Lakewood Dog Exercise Area

Construction Alerts

1. Milwaukee Avenue, Libertyville

The Illinois Department of Transportation's plan to widen Milwaukee Avenue (Route 21) extends through 2013. During construction, access to the Independence Grove Dog Exercise Area may be limited at times, and for a portion of the year, it will be temporarily closed. The new road will include a dedicated left turn lane into the Dog Area. View updates

2. Fairfield Rd and Route 176, Wauconda

Lakewood and the Dog Exercise Area are benefitting from a major Lake County Division of Transportation road improvement project. Work will extend into 2014View project updates.

During construction, access to Lakewood, the Lake County Discovery Museum, the Dog Exercise Area and all adjacent trails will remain open though minor interruptions may occur. Be alert to signage that may direct to alternative preserve entrances. View project map.

 

The popular Lakewood Dog Exercise Area is one of four designated off-leash dog areas within the Lake County Forest Preserves. The 68-acre area is entirely fenced and features large open meadows, training enclosures and toilets.

A permit is required to access this Dog Exercise Area. Annual or daily permits are available. The annual permit allows access to all four Lake County Forest Preserve Dog Exercise Areas. Daily permits can be purchased at a self-pay station located in the parking lot at each Dog Exercise Area.

Hours

Open daily, 6:30 am to 7 pm or sunset, whichever is later.

From April through October, this Dog Exercise Area is closed until 11 am on the first and third Thursdays of each month to allow for trail mowing and other maintenance projects. Maintenance closings reduce potential safety issues by separating visitors and dogs from operating mowers and other heavy equipment.

 

Location

Lakewood Dog Exercise Area is part of Lakewood Forest Preserve in Wauconda. [View on Google Maps]

The entrance and parking for the Dog Exercise Area is located on the east side of Fairfield Road just north of Route 176.

 

Preserve News

Experience Civil War Days at Lakewood, July 13 & 14
Discovery Museum participates in Blue Star program
Preserve safety tips
 

Preserve Improvements

Construction Alert: Fairfield Road and Route 176 Intersection