Unfortunately we didn't have the greatest experience here. We came in November and there were a couple of aggressive dogs there with seemingly inattentive owners. Us and another couple left within 5 mins due to this. The area is cement and pea gravel so it's not very friendly for paws or nails. I loved that it's right off the 606 but we won't be going again unless there are better dog owners there. read more

Was feeling down so I borrowed someone's dog so I'd have an excuse to go to the dog park. Just wanted to be around the dogs. Sometimes Jimi needs companionship in his life. Behind my cool, confident exterior lies a gentle, shy soul. It's weird, sometimes I can be the life of the party and other times no one even knows I'm there. Sometimes I feel extroverted but other times super introverted. Guess I'm one of those introverted extroverts. For some reason, I have trouble letting people in. I have trouble being vulnerable. Maybe I would benefit from some therapy. I feel like I'm only grasping at the real issue. The time for action is now. Or tomorrow. Meh I'll look into it next week. Whatever. 5 stars read more

Probably one of the larger and more accessible dog parks in the area. There are always a number of adorable pups here. In the summer time they have two kiddie pools for the dogs to play around in. The park is well drained and adjacent to Churchill field, which is quite popular. read more

This park is pretty great. It's always full of dogs to make David tired. It's one of the larger ones so people can be spaced apart. It has a small pool for hot days and typically displays local artists. They have been talking about doing renovations for a while to have fake grass and more seating. That will be amazing when they actually get it done. read more

Churchill Field Dog Park - Dog Parks Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

So far this is my pup and I's favorite place to play in the city of Chicago, but not because it's particularly fancy or anything. The only real amenities are a kiddie pool to cool off in and the occasional doo doo bags when you forget. For the most part it's just fence, asphalt, gravel, and a few stumps. So what really makes it awesome? Well...there's almost always other friendly dogs to play with and for the most part the owners are pretty attentive. We've come at some really odd hours and have never not been able to find a good game of dog tag or tug of war. For my dog the best exercise is other dogs so if yours is the same you can more often then not find it at Churchill Field. read more

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It's ok, it's more of an "area" than a park, there's not a ton of room and it is asphalt so it can be hard on a dogs joints to run on vs. grass or chips, but its much easier to keep clean this way. There are gravel areas with fire hydrant to potty on, some of the dogs also enjoy digging in the gravel. I only come here during weekdays, so it's not too crowded. I don't like how some owners allow their dogs to all gang up and rush the newcomers at the front gate aggressively. Some people have no control of their dogs to call them off when they are charging at other dogs. I don't think it's a good idea for dog walkers to come with 6 dogs, it seems too many to manage IMO. Last time, before even entering the park, I observed for about 10 minutes-- and saw 2 dog fights... growling attacks, yelling, dog received wounds on its legs. I decided it was best to wait until those dogs left! And they left all 6 of them with 1 dog walker, even though the sign says only 3 dogs per person. The other dog involved in the fight stayed in the park, the owner did nothing, and I decided it best to not enter on this occasion. If you go to dog parks, you must accept the risk of injury, as strange dogs meeting, dogs can have scuffles or fights. If your dog is trained well and under control (ie, you can call the dog off on command and have solid come and down-stay when needed), it helps a lot. There are tennis balls everywhere, so if your dog gets possessive, be aware of this. One of the fights I saw was over a tennis ball. Sometimes there are clouds of dust blowing off the baseball field. As you can see in the photos, there is a pool and hose for the doggies to cool off in during summer. read more

Churchill Field Dog Park - Dog Parks Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Looks like an awesome dog park, sadly we could only stay about two minutes before a Pit Bull came over to sniff my 5 month old XLarge breed puppy, they sniffed and the pit attacked him. The ridiculous owner just said his word for "release" and he slightly backed off, then the Pit went right back to my puppy. I finally had to get involved and yell at the dog and push him off my pup, my puppy now has hair missing and his skin is nicked. If people have aggressive dogs they should not take them to a dog park. read more

Location is convenient and accessible. Dogs and owners are very friendly for the most part. Had a great experience until a lady said to me, "Sorry can you not run around? I know you know your dog but it riles up my dog." She's asking me to stop playing with my dog because it bothers her dog. It's a public dog park. Go elsewhere if your dog can't handle the big dog's crew. My dog and I were nowhere near her and her dog either. read more

This place needs a review of the park itself-- not people's beef with bad owners and aggressive dogs -- that stuff is everywhere. Love this park! Parking is really easy, and the size is pretty much perfect. I like the little bathroom sections, and I like how the park is really "long", which is great for fetch. People seem to like to take really good care of it, and we always see lots of regulars there. It's always pretty clean, and people seem to like to donate toys and stuff for other dogs to play with. Benches and pools for puppies are always a plus! It's nice that it has two entrances, and they have done a great job lining the park with plastic fencing on the bottom of the fence so that balls and little pups can't get out. It's 100 times better than the wicker park dog park. Much quieter, and much more accessible. Awesome spot for a cool down in the summer time too! It's a shame that it will be closed a few times this year because of construction, but I love it! read more

S'ok...you can do worse. It's paved, and there's a sort of pebbled area where the dogs can do their thing, like a giant litterbox. There are a couple of kiddie pools filled with water in the summer for the pups to drink and splash in. By and large the dogs and their owners I have met there have been cool and well behaved, with the exception of one dog walker who is remarkably clueless about what the dogs in his care are doing (and in fact has brought a whole bunch of dogs there and then LEFT). One downside is that there is NO shade to be had here in the summer. read more

I take my dog here a few times a week because he loves to be social. Most of the time the other owners leave me alone, which is probably what I love most about this place. I like the kiddie pool in the summer, and I love the new water fountain. The only thing that holds me from giving it the full five stars is bitchy dog owners. This is a dog park people. Expect humping, roughhousing, and general toy-snatchery. If you bring a special toy to the park, don't get upset if another dog takes it. And if you have a dog that doesn't play well with others, then why the heck do you take it to a social park? Last week I watched two crazy ladies yell at my dog because it tried to go near some tiny Cairn Terrier who didn't play well with others. Excuse me "Ladies" (and I use the term loosely), but who gave you the right to yell at my dog? And why bring a dog to a park if it is mean??? It just makes my head spin. 9 out of 10 times I go there we have a great experience. It's that 10th time when another owner screws it up. People with antisocial dogs need to either keep their dog on a leash or just keep on walking. read more

Well, this dog run is yet another asphalt enclosure, that could so easily be a lush plain of brilliant wood chip vitality. Whilst the asphalt is good for grinding down my doggy's nails so I don't have to cut them, I can get hard surfaces on the sidewalk! It's not like wood chip floors require upkeep, and the dogs have a much better time that way, especially the smaller ones, some of whom will be put off by the harsh surfaces. There is a concrete ledge which separates the asphalt run from a large stone bed at the side, which is nice for some variety, and the ledge is high enough so that the dogs can't kick the stones onto the asphalt. HOWEVER, it seems the ledge is too slippy for a dog to jump on moving at a speed of more than 15 mph. Seeing my beautiful doggy flailing on the icy surface like that caught in her stupefying excitement was one of the most tragic sights I've ever seen. I shall be returning, but perhaps not on the daily basis I had previously intended. I may even be venturing down N. Damen as far as the Wicker Park Dog Area. God damnit, my baby is worth it. read more

We thought this park was a fun little place right off of busy Damen Ave. I definitely prefer this location to the Hamlin Park Dog Area. I do not like, however, that this entire park is concrete. There's NO grass and just a few small gravel areas for dogs to do their business. Otherwise, it's just a weird oblong concrete area. The dogs do have fun, though. I like that there aren't many people at this location (I presume they all make their way down Damen to the Wicker Park Dog Area) so it's nice to be able to mingle with owners without being swamped by 50 dogs. Much better than Hamlin Park and, since we have to drive to all of the parks anyway, I'd rather drive out of the way to go here or to Wiggly Field. Our pooch had a lot of fun and the dogs and owners were very nice. read more

Okay, so I used to be a big fan of the Wicker Park dog park. It was close to my apartment and it was nice and large. Then I had to go and date someone from the dog park. No, it didn't work out and I had to switch dog parks so I could avoid the awkward daily run-ins. So I decided to check out Churchill dog park....and although I originally switched to avoid an annoying situation... three years later, I love this dog park way more than Wicker Park dog park. Why? Because the owners are non-judgemental and actually do a good job keeping their eye on their dogs. They are also good about picking up after their dog. The dog park is also getting some renovation. There is going to be some new artwork, trees and we just got a new three level water fountain! There is a grassy field right next door. Technically, you aren't supposed to let your dog off-leash there....but most of us do when there isn't a kickball or a softball game going on. My dog is a fan of this place...and I think yours will be too. Just keep one thing in mind....don't shit where you eat (or as my friend Ela says, don't eat where your dog shits)...try to refrain from dating people from your dog park. read more

We recently got a new puppy and have been hesitant on bringing her to a dog park. A few days ago, we visited the Churchill dog park and she was a bit intimated at first by the larger dogs, but started to enjoy herself after getting acclimated. We chatted with a few of the dog owners and realized that most of them are regulars. This made us feel a lot more comfortable and welcomed. We have visited this park a few times and the owners seem to always be attentive towards their dog. The park itself is pretty small and is concrete based. I like how small it is for my pup because it's easier to watch her. If you're looking for a bigger park then Churchill is not for you. Overall, I'm really happy we started visiting Churchill. Our pup loves it and the owners have created a small friendly dog community. read more

I do not own a dog, but I love to be among them. Here the dogs are allowed to roam in a gated area. There are chaired benches for their owners and for people like me to sit and enjoy the sun while enjoying the animals. There is a two gate entrance which is nice to get your dog initially close to the other dogs and ready to enter. Once you open the inside gate the dog is home free. They run, sniff buts, and play with tennis balls left behind. There is a raised tier with I think it was sand for the dogs to jump, play, and chase in. Water is also available for the dogs to drink up. Random dogs came up to me to say hello. It was fun to see so many different breeds and be able to pet so many friendly dogs. Some owners need to take pet park etiquette classes to control their animals, but that is just my opinion. I will be back. bike parking....whatever you lock it to....fence, garbage can, post read more

New to the area, new dog owner. Love Churchill Dog Park. I find this park a great place for my new dog to run around, socialize and play. I personally go here only for my pup, so its not my social hour. People talk mainly on their phones (can be quite annoying...) but I'm ok with the fact that no one talks to me. The pools are great, its a perfect way for all the pups to cool down in this heat. They always have enough toys for about 5-10 dogs. Sometimes the bag dispenser is full..which is adds a star in itself. Overall-love the place. Excited to spend countless hours here with my dog. read more

I have always had some reservation about taking my dog to a dog park. I am off work, and the weather is amazing, and my poor pooch is dying to get out and run, which is how we ended up here at Churchill. I was a bit wary of the half concrete, half gravel set up, but I understand that it is easier to maintain. We stayed for about an hour and a half and I was very pleased that the dogs were all very well behaved, as were the owners. Most of which were very friendly, and talkative. I appreciate people who are willing to converse a bit! My dog is a bit of a jumper, and she did jump on a couple people while we were there, but they were understanding. Lots of tennis balls, and other random toys, as well as people willing to lend a poo-bag if needed. It's a dog park, so let your dog be a dog! If you don't want to be approached by any one's dogs, then you shouldn't be coming to a dog park anyway. Dogs fight, and can get aggressive, even if they are normally passive and sweet, it's their way of assessing the rank in the group. As long as you are paying attention, and willing to look out for everyone, two legged and four legged, alike, there shouldn't be a problem. All in all, the people here understand that dogs are dogs, and even the littlest dogs can cause fights, and hurt others. I went in very apprehensive, and came out very happy with the experience, and so did my pup (she's knocked out on her bed now!). My dog will be enjoying MUCH more time here from now on! read more

I prefer this one to Wicker Park... less crowded, no bullies (forgive my bias here - my pooch was attacked at another dog park) as well as active, generally attentive owners. Dog walkers from mid-morning on weekdays can be a little clique-ish. On the plus side I've seen them clean up all the park on more than one occasion. If you want to a more social setting, then before 9am or the weekends seems to be a good time. Dogs running full pace on the all-paved area is a bit terrifying but there's been no injuries to date. Finally, there's plenty of free parking on the Winchester St side - even in the weekends. read more

This is my standard doggie park for my chihuaha mix and chow mix. I live close by and this park is great, mainly because of the large field next door. It feels like a close knit community at this dog park, as many of us have been going here for years. Everyone respects eachother and closely monitors their dogs behaviors. Every once in a while a "tiff" will occur between dogs, but owners are quick to step in and our apologetic if their dog started the commotion. All in all, it's a very clean dog park, they have periodic park clean up days. There will be a renovation soon, with new trees planted and hopefully more greenery (we'll see how long the plants survive!). In the summer, there is also a kiddie pool set up which the dogs enjoy. See you at the park! read more

I love this dog park. I live in Pilsen and travel to it almost daily since the city doesn't believe people on the south side have dogs which is apparent from the lack of dog parks south of 14th (and that one is a glorified dog run under the El). I'm sure there are nicer parks elsewhere, but they're up past Montrose, so forget that. This park does exactly what I, and Berta, need it to do. It lets her run, play, and cool off in the kiddie pool. Sure, there are things that could be improved but everything costs money and I understand that so I don't mind. Its a safe, enclosed area that allows her to have fun. The size is decent for its location and is at least not a glorified dog run. Yes, there's the humper, the aggressor, and the jumper (even Berta is guilty of that). Don't get pissed if you get wet from a dog shaking off or dirty from a dog jumping. The area is meant for them, not you. read more

A dog park, where they piss on anything they can and shit wherever they please too. The park is all concrete and gravel, which is probably a good thing because darwin knows dogs tear up grass and other landscaping. The mural adds colour to the park, which is nice. Just bring extra sunscreen for those high sun days. Otis (my schnauzer/yorkie) loves this place, and that is enough for me to come back. The constant running water is another plus, although it's not on during cold months. read more

I love this place! Yesterday was my first time taking my Boxer mix and Yorkie Poo there and I am planning another trip this afternoon. The owner's all seemed very responsible and watched their dogs without fail. If there was any dog drama an owner was there to take care of it within seconds. My Boxer is super playful and loved running around with the other pooches. Even my Yorkie (who can be a bit of a snob) jumped into the kiddie pool to cool down. She had a gentlemen admirer (cute little Boston) who was smitten....although she didn't seem to reciprocate :) As others have mentioned, there is an gated area in between the main yard and outside so you can bring your dog in, take off the leash, let them sniff around and then have them enter the main area. A+ in my book! read more

Came across this park after my recent move to Chicago and LOVE it! Not only is it convenient but it is filled with like-minded doggie lovers. My puppy is super active and hyper and she lets loose here. For anyone that hates having their dog on a leash - this is the place for you. I took away one star only because of this witch lady who insisted that everyone put their dog on a leash so her kids could play frisbee. she obviously either hadn't had her coffee that day or hadn't gotten any in awhile. So, I assume that there will be others like her but rarely. Other than that - the park is fantastic! read more

We love churchill park!! Lily, our rescued pit mix, has made so many big and little friends here. She is EXHAUSTED every time we bring her home! I like that there's quite a bit of space to run back and forth. Good for my 35lb bundle of energy as well as the big dogs she likes to run back and forth with. Last time I was there, someone had left a tennis ball launcher, which can get the little green balls flying waaaaaaay over across the pools. My only complaint- the fairly stagnant pools in the middle. I'm eagerly awaiting the "self-draining dog pools" that the renovations tout. The current pools are okay, but Lily loves to drink that water, and god only knows what's in it. We'll be back soon- every time Lily gets in the car, she thinks she's coming here :) read more

Great space. Lots of room to run. Tennis balls everywhere. Wading pool. Water bowls. Excellent peeps. Cute dogs, big and small. The best part about Churchill was that you could let your dog run around the usually-vacant grassy area without any problems. But I guess someone from the adjacent condos started snapping photos and sending them to CPD, or so I hear. Bummer. I also wish folks did a better job picking up after their dogs. read more

I really really like this dog park! Most of the dog owners are really sweet, & the dogs there are so social with one another. I enjoy taking my doggy to this park so much! Wish it had a little more obstacle courses, but given the space this park has, I can see why. Love that it has a kiddie pool with water hose so that the dogs can cool off, has a log, fire hydrate, & gravel in most spots. Can't forget the extra doggie poop bags they have their for us! Great park! Hope it stays around for a while! read more

Its nice when you can see a movie here if there isnt any dog poo left from irresponsible owners. they have a section for dog owners and their dogs to play and yet, like always, there are some idiots who take their dogs to the section where children play baseball and people like to layout. Also, the little pool for dogs is ridiculous. It's ridiculous how dogs here in the states live better than most people around the world. read more

We started coming here with our 5 year old, 75-pound black Akita mix last fall when we adopted her after a Yelp search of dog parks within walking distance or a short drive. We love it here! The actual dog park is fenced in and all concrete with a gravel area for "business". But, most people also wind up taking their dogs right next door to the sort-of-but-not-really fenced in grass baseball field. But word to the wise, after months of doing this, we got busted by a police officer who threatened to write us tickets the next time he caught us in there! Not technically supposed to have dogs in there, that's why there's the dedicated dog park. I wish there was grass in the "legal" dog park but I understand that that's almost impossible to maintain. But the owners are really nice and 95% of those I've encountered watch their dogs like a hawk to make sure no funny business is happening. read more

I'm not a dog. My dog is a dog. My dog loves this place, so in my book.....its amazing. I could get picky about the mural or the sand pit, but again...I am not a dog. It's a dog park, and my dog....loves it. He's never complained. The people are generally very friendly and attentive to their dogs from my experience...but of course, that's no guarantee you won't have issues with other dogs/dog owners. I've seen other dogs really getting into it with owners diving in to save the day.....which surely is something that happens at every dog park. Happy dog = I'm thrilled. read more

This place is always packed during the day due to the dog walkers that come to the run. It seems to be clean enough, but unlike some of the other dog parks, it is just a concrete area next to a big cement wall- no trees or grass unless you walk over to the unenclosed park right next to the run. It serves its purpose and the dogs seem to have fun so I guess that's all that matters. read more

Lets be honest, I can't complain too much about this dog park because I should be thankful that Chicago has so many dog-friendly areas; however, this one is not my favorite. Its amazing that Churchill field is so beautiful, as are the surrounding streets, but the dog area of the park is nothing more than concrete and gravel. Some vegetation would be nice. I know Olive would really appreciate it. read more

Like other dog parks in the area, this one is partly surfaced with gravel and partly with asphalt. The dogs here seem fairly well trained and the owners responsible enough. Someone brought in a few kiddy pools which get filled regularly for the dogs. read more

The dogs here are really well behaved and the owners are responsible, unlike the ones we've found at the Wicker Park dog park. I also love the water fountain for the pooches! Great!! Just wish it was bigger. read more

Samuel always has a good time here. This is bigger than Wicker and Hamlin so it's nice when he really gets some space to run around. The park is asphalt and then there boxed in gravel on one side of the park. In the dead of summer there's usually water flowing into a baby pool. Owners and pets are pretty tame. This is a park that we keep in rotation. read more

I know there have been some complaints about the fact that it is mostly paved, but from a cleanliness perspective, that is a plus in my book. It's much easier to effectively clean up dog poo from pavement than from grass, wood chips, gravel, etc. That is one of the reasons why our dog trainer suggested we take our dog there vs. other area dog parks. I appreciate that, especially since our dog seems to get sick pretty easily and vet bills get expensive! The people and dogs we've met at the park have always been nice, and I do see people clean up after the dogs there. Our dog definitely likes other dogs, but he really LOVES meeting new PEOPLE at dog parks, and he's never found a shortage of friendly strangers willing to pet him here. Hollie S. is right about the lack of shade, but it's worth it for a clean, safe place to take Prescott to play at! read more

Decent size but the running area is completely paved. It tears up my dogs paws.

If you're looking for a place with lots of dogs for your dog to play with, this is itI go there almost every day with my dog Focus. The people are nice and everyone gets to know each other. I've never seen a dog fight there. The owners seem to pay attention and for the most part clean up after their dogs. The only donwside is they cut down the trees, and there are only stumps there. I would have liked the trees, maybe some grass. read more

We recently started bringing our dog, George (terrier-pit mix), over here after moving to Logan Square, and he seems to love this place. There's plenty to keep him busy, and certainly enough space for him to run around and expend at least some of his endless supply of terrier energy. The water supply seems clean, and the other dog-parents seem attentive to their four-legged loved ones, always picking up after them and keeping watchful eyes open for bad behaviors. The only downside is that it can get a little crowded especially on weekends or after work on week days. read more

I took my dog, an American Bully, to this park for the first time. People's first instinct when they see my dog is to call their dog and hold it until they are certain my rather "scary looking" dog is not there to eat their dog for lunch. I'm used to it, I would have done the same thing. But everyone and their dogs were very friendly. It is an enclosed area with a doggy water fountain, toys and plenty of room to run around. The neighborhood seems safe with plenty of parking that does not require a residential parking permit, you might have to walk a block or two. I highly recommend it and definitely will be back. read more