We are lucky in the Naperville area to have many great dog parks to enjoy with our favorite pups. Dog parks are a great place for our pups to play unleashed and meet new friends! Not sure about how dog parks work or if your dog is ready for one? Check out our etiquette and rules tips at the bottom of this story.
Dog park locations are listed by county.
Know of a dog park in Naperville we're missing? Let me know at maryannep@macaronikid.com and we will add it to our list!
DuPage County Forrest Preserve
Blackwell
Fenced 10 acres on the south side of Mack Road 0.25 mile east of Route 59
Opens 9 a.m. Mondays
East Branch
Training pond on 60 acres on the west side of Swift Road 1 mile north of North Avenue
Opens 9 a.m. Mondays
Greene Valley
Fenced 14.5 acres for all dogs and 1.5 acres for small dogs on the east side of Greene Road south of Hobson Road and north of 75th Street
Opens 10 a.m. Wednesdays
Hawk Hollow
Fenced 34 acres with two rotating 2.1-acre areas for large dogs and 0.7 acre for small dogs’ area off Bittersweet Drive just south of Stearns Road
Opens 10 a.m. Tuesdays
Mayslake
Fenced 3.5 acres for all dogs and 0.5 acre for small dogs on the east side of St. Paschal Drive south of 31st Street and west of Route 83
Opens 10 a.m. Thursdays
Oldfield Oaks
Fenced 6 acres for all dogs and 0.6 acres for small dogs on Cheese Road east of Lemont Road south of 87th Street
Opens 10 a.m. Tuesdays
Springbrook Prairie
Fenced 37 acres on the north side of 83rd Street west of Book Road
Opens 10 a.m. Thursdays
Will County Forrest Preserve
Forked Creek Preserve – Ballou Road Access in Wilmington
Hammel Woods – DuPage River Access in Shorewood
Lower Rock Run Preserve – McClintock Road Access in Joliet
Messenger Marsh in Homer Glen
Plum Valley Preserve in Crete Township
Whalon Lake in Naperville
Kane County Forrest Preserve
Lincoln Park Dog Park
The Dog Park is located on the south side of Lincoln Park, at Russell and Lakewood on the west side of Aurora
Gregory Island Dog Park
Gregory Island Dog Park is located on Indian Trail, just west of Route 25. The Park is bordered by the Fox River on both sides.
Stuart Sports Complex Dog Park
Conveniently located near I-88 and Route 47
Dog park tips:
Follow the rules! Typical dog park rules include:
- Dogs must be spayed or neutered, up to date on vaccines and shots, and supervised at all times.
- Clean up after your pooch! No one wants to step into that mess.
- Know your dog: If you have a dog that has shown aggression toward other animals, children, or adults, it's best to leave them at home.
- Taking your kids? Supervise them closely! Let them know that running and loud play isn't a good idea around dogs they don't know well, and teach them how to approach a dog to pet it.
- Don't bring your lunch. It only invites begging and aggressive behaviors.
- Be polite and considerate of other park users. Common sense prevails!
Read more about dog park etiquette from the Whole Dog Journal.
We hope this list of dog parks in and around Naperville helps you find some fun places for your family to explore with your dogs. Now get the whole family — even the four-legged members — out to play!
