Came to this pretty small dog park on Western Avenue. It has kind of a strange location but there's…read moreplenty of room for some dogs. Logan Square Dog Park is one of the better options for dogs around here. Basic looking but has some important features. The park is pretty clean and there's even a pool in summer. A pretty convenient but strange location to go. It's located on Western Avenue at the Kennedy Expressway so there's for sure lots of traffic around here. The park is known for a colorful mural on the walls. Among the features are a fountain. There's separate areas for big and small dogs, and in summers they even provide a pool. Good thing about this park is the ground is made of concrete. It's a lot easier to keep paws clean here, but be careful because this can get hot. There's benches for the humans to rest on, while the dogs go play and bark at things.

Nice neighborhood dog park near the highway. It's has a combo of concrete and gravel, which is nice…read morefor the dogs to do their business. Generally see medium sized dogs here. Very empty and quiet in the mornings.

We brought our dog here for a first time swim. Our guy is not friendly and very nervous of new…read morepeople- Laurie handled him perfectly, and he enjoyed his swim with her. I love that they make sure the dogs are prepared before they allow them to swim alone. They set them up to be safe and successful. Making an appointment was super easy. I left a message, and they called back shortly after. The second time, I left a message with times that would work, and Laurie called back to confirm what she had.

I'm deeply disappointed by my recent experience with Doggy Paddle, despite the fact that there are…read morethings they do well. The instructors who actually swim with the dogs are consistently lovely, kind, and attentive (Julian especially), and the facilities are clean and well maintained. Unfortunately, the customer service and administrative processes completely undermine those positives. Last August, after my friend's dog Maverick passed away, she contacted Doggy Paddle to transfer his remaining swims to me as a goodwill gesture in his memory (he swam there regularly for several years). Doggy Paddle accepted the transfer -- they requested and received my dog's vet records the same day. However, I never received any confirmation via email or text showing how many swims were transferred, what type they were, or when they expired. There is also no online portal or way for customers to check their balance or expiration dates. Over the following months, Doggy Paddle emailed me multiple times asking for a fecal test, which reasonably implied the swims were active. At no point did anyone mention an expiration date or warn that the swims were nearing expiration. When I attempted to schedule a swim this month, I was told the transferred swims had expired and that I needed to purchase a new package. Apparently, the swims my friend had purchased had expired one year after purchase, on January 1, 2026. When I called to discuss this, they acknowledged there had been no communication on their part to confirm the package was transferred or to share terms/conditions, but repeatedly stated that it was my responsibility to ask or my friend's responsibility to tell me the expiration date, and that expiration dates do not reset upon transfer. They refused to make any exception or accommodation and said there was "nothing they could do." Sorry, but asking my grieving friend when her passed dog's swim packages expired wasn't a priority. This should have been on Doggy Paddle to communicate to the customer at time of transfer. They'd already earned the money from the previous sale; they lost nothing by extending the expiration date a little longer. I requested that they extend the expiration by four weeks and we'd come swim during that time, and they said no. Scheduling itself is also unnecessarily frustrating. You can only book via text or email, which often becomes a long back-and-forth, and there is no transparency about available times -- you can't see a schedule, only ask and wait for someone to tell you what's open. Holding customers to expiration policies that were never disclosed, combined with limited scheduling access and no account visibility, is extremely frustrating. The lack of empathy given the context -- a transfer following a dog's death -- made the experience even more disappointing. It's unfortunate, because the staff and facility are unique in Chicago. My dog loves swimming and we relied on Doggy Paddle during rehab, but I will not go again. This was a senseless policy to hold the line on given the circumstances.

Humboldt Park is one of the best parks in Chicago. It's a great way to spend a beautiful day in…read moreChicago. There is plenty of space and greenery to take part in. You will find plenty of people using the trails and cooking out. There is a playground to take your kids and you can usually find food trucks parked here to take part in as well. The park is clean and family friendly I always enjoyed getting out and going. It is also connected close to division with plenty of restaurants and bars

I took a walk through Humboldt Park on my last day in Chicago trying to walk away the stress and…read moreanxiety of a crazy year. A good walk can cure a lot. It was the first time on my trip I was able to really take a breath. I only had 3 days in this beautiful city, and much of this was spent filming myself eating. I hate filming myself eating in restaurants as it just feels so invasive, but I love the creative process of writing, editing, and highlighting good local businesses. Sometimes I wish I could just write and not do videos as my soul is in the writing, but it's not the 1980s anymore. I have a "what am I doing with my life" at least once a day, but then I always bring it back to that J.Cole lyric from 2009: "Nobody to blame but myself cause I asked for this..." Real. Humboldt Park is lowkey in need of some TLC, but it also gives it character. The grass is overgrown and there's a good amount of litter on the grounds, but almost in an endearing way. It felt gritty. A park for locals as opposed to tourists. I really connected with it. It's been open since 1877, and I can't help but wonder what it could say if it could talk. It's seen so much. An abundance of history in these 207 acres... I love Chicago. IG @johnny.novo Tiktok @jnov__ Substack @johnnynovo

Wiggly Field was pretty clean. There were a couple couple of piles left by either oblivious or…read moreinconsiderate dog guardians but overall much cleaner than other dog parks I've visited. They have a time out zone for training or cool down periods, which is very thoughtful. I also appreciated the fresh running water that is available from several sources and all the trees. All of the surfaces are hard, but I'm not sure what else you'd do that would be better.

The location is great and the park set up is great, however, owners here with the worst behaved…read moredogs also tend to be the most negligent owners. Our dog was bit here on two separate occasions and once enough to draw blood- we will no longer be returning after seeing the risk and lack of trained pups.

Pick any spring/summer/fall day that is warm and sunny, grab a bike and head to this elevated trail…read more(was completed in 2015). Outstanding.

I love The 606. It's a living ribbon of city history, stitched into the neighborhood and still…read moreevolving with every step. On warm days it hums with life -- walkers, runners, bikes, conversations floating by with the breeze. On cold days, it offers something rarer: quiet, space, and a kind of urban solitude that feels like a deep breath. Lovely views, constant motion, and just enough stillness when you need it. A true gift to the city.

Best dog park! Gets filled with dogs which I love! All dogs seem to be super friendly and playful!…read moreDefinitely a must if you have a Dog/Pup

This is our favorite dog park! Not only does legend get along well with all the dogs and they are…read moretypically not bullies but the layout is just nice and spacious with plenty of room for him to run. It's also nice that it's next to a park where we can take him for a walk.

Came to this park to walk the dog. Hamlin Dog Park is obviously located in Hamlin Park. It…read morespecifically is located next to the tennis courts in the southwest part of this. A small area but enough room to run around. This also has poop bags and a fountain. A pretty basic ass area. It's small and there not that much to it. There's a fenced area for dogs to run around and that's about all they have it seems. One thing is that it's close to the tennis courts. These make it convenient to those looking to do something else while hanging out with a dog or some other kind of pet. For sure a good place to bring a dog. It's pretty clean, without poop everywhere. This has lots of baseball but this is where to go for walking dogs or whoever.

It's a nice day today and my pup is four months old; I wanted him to play with some new dogs before…read moreit gets cold outside. The people that were there today were extremely nice which is a plus. It's nice to be able to communicate with people who aren't rude. The park was ok, a bit dirty; I didn't like the gravel, especially the area in the back where a mud-pitt forms. People say it's a well kept park,(it does look nice from the pictures posted, especially with all the dogs) so come spring I'll probably give this park another chance. Maybe it's just a bad experience at the end of the year. I had to travel about 15-20 to get here, no dog parks in my area, so if you're like me, maybe you can check out the portage park dog park. It's a nice area and the dog park is half gravel half turf. Not as big though but its pretty close to it; nice big square area. Nice drinking fountain and bags to pick up waste. People there are friendly also.

This little gem of a dog park is not easy to find. Once you do though, you'll be happy you did. It…read moreis one of largest designated dog parks I have been to in Chicago but it is long and narrow - not at all wide. It is located along side the Kennedy Expressway between N. Orleans and Kingsbury on Ohio Street. There is a sign that reads "Ohio Place Park" but unless you are specifically looking for it, it can easily be missed. There are two entrance ways - one off of N. Orleans on Ohio and the other off N. Kingsbury, again on Ohio Street. The one by N. Orleans can be treacherous to get to since the expressway off ramp is right next to it. I have observed a lot of dog owners pull their cars up to the cul-de-sac by the Kingsbury side entrance which seems to work well as there is little traffic on that side (although I'm not so sure how legal it is to park there). This dog park has a lot of shrubbery and trees along one side. There is also an area that I have dubbed "The Dunes" because it's basically a barren slightly inclined sand pit for dogs to frolic. There are even several plastic chairs near the Dunes so that owners can sit down while dogs play. In my experience, it is a friendly, welcoming place. For large breed dogs, this park is a dream come true. For small to mid-sized dogs, this park can sometimes be overwhelming but that really depends the dog. I have been there when there have been 20+ dogs all getting along grandly making it a doggy paradise. I have also been there when there was a more aggressive dog making noise and causing discord (there have been two times when I just simply took my dog home to remove her from a possible escalating dangerous situation. Better safe then sorry.) The one true pitfall of this park is that it does not have a water fountain or hose to satiate thirsty dogs. Overall, my dog has had plenty of super fun times at this park, and I truly think it is a gem to have a place like this in the midst of very urban city environment.

The dog run is by the Ohio exit of the expressway. As such walking there was a bit stressful with…read moreall the traffic at the intersections. The run itself is long and narrow. There is no separation of big and little dogs. Since the space is so large there is ample room for big and little to do their thing. Apart from the expanse of concrete there is a border of grass and trees on one side of the park. With in the park there are numerous trash bins and benches widely spaced.. I did not see any water for the dogs. While there we met 5 dogs . There was not much interaction between the dogs. I suspect that this was due to the large space.