Dog Parks

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

Scheduled Maintenance:
Duck Farm and Prairie Wolf Dog Parks are CLOSED until 11 am on the first and third Wednesdays of the month, April-October.
Independence Grove, Waukegan Savanna and Lakewood Dog Parks are CLOSED until 11 am on the first and third Thursdays of the month, April-October.

Lakewood Dog Park

Located in Wauconda, this popular spot is one of five designated off-leash Dog Parks within the Lake County Forest Preserves where dogs can run and play off-leash. This Dog Park is part of Lakewood Forest Preserve.

The 66-acre area is entirely fenced and features large open meadows, mowed trails, parking area, toilets, a water hand pump, and a shade shelter.

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Permit Required

An annual or daily permit and a dog are required for entry. Permits allow access to all five Dog Parks. Daily permits can be purchased in advance via your mobile phone by downloading the Passport Parking app or visiting ppprk.com. Self-pay stations for daily permits are not available.

Location

Entrance is on Fairfield Road, north of Route 176 in Wauconda. Map »

Hours

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

Scheduled Maintenance

Lakewood Dog Park is CLOSED until 11 am on the first and third Thursdays of the month, April–October.

Hours

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

Scheduled Maintenance

Lakewood Dog Park is CLOSED until 11 am on the first and third Thursdays of the month, April–October.

Locations

Duck Farm Dog Park

Lake Villa

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Independence Grove Dog Park

Libertyville

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Lakewood Dog Park

Wauconda

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Prairie Wolf Dog Park

Lake Forest

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Waukegan Savanna Dog Park

Waukegan

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Using the Dog Parks

Are there health and safety tips for visiting the Dog Parks?

For your dog's health and safety:

Dogs must be at least 4 months old to visit.
Determine if it's wise for your small dog or puppy to be off-leash with larger dogs.
Dogs must have a current rabies vaccination tag and number, as required by state law. If your dog's vaccination is not current, please call your vet. Consult with your vet regarding other recommended vaccinations or preventives.
The Lake County Health Department's low-cost pet vaccination clinics provide a convenient and affordable way to keep pets current with their shots and rabies tags.
Leave sick dogs home. They are not allowed in the area when ill.
Show your dog you care by asking your vet about visiting here.
Learn about potential health issues, prevention, symptoms and treatment. The Lake County Health Department and the American Veterinary Medical Association offer information and other resources on environmental health and disease prevention.
Make sure your dog is healthy and properly vaccinated against parvovirus and other diseases.
The soil throughout the eastern United States may contain spores that can cause blastomycosis. Chances are small that a dog will inhale them, but knowing symptoms gives time for treatment.

Can I get a refund if my dog does not like the park?

Refunds are not available but we do recommend purchasing a daily permit first to test the parks. They are good at all four parks, so start your day early and discover your favorite.