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Prairie Wolf Dog Exercise Area

Note: Prairie Wolf Dog Exercise Area will re-open on Saturday, August 14. Routine maintenance closure of the dog area will occure on Wednesday August 18 till 11 am.

Prairie Wolf Dog Exercise Area is one of four designated off-leash dog areas within the Lake County Forest Preserves. The 44-acre area is entirely fenced and features large fields, a swimming pond, trails, drinking fountain and training enclosures.

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 from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. or sunset, whichever is later.

On the first and third Wednesdays of each month, this Dog Exercise Area is closed until 11 am to allow for trail mowing and other maintenance projects. This approach reduces any potential safety issues by separating visitors and dogs from use of mowers and other heavy equipment.

 

Location

The Prairie Wolf Dog Exercise Area is located in southeastern Lake County. [View on Google Maps]

The entrance and parking area are located on Waukegan Road (Route 43) south of Old Mill Road and north of Half Day Road (Route 22) in Lake Forest.

 

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