Lincoln Park
2400 N Stockton Dr, Chicago, IL 60614
1,208 acres · 18 miles of trails
In Chicago's expansive Lincoln Park metropark along Lake Michigan, dogs roam freely in multiple fenced off-leash areas amid 1,208 acres of green space. Owners appreciate the ample shade, water stations, parking, restrooms, and trash cans for convenience. Leashed dogs are welcome throughout; bring waste bags for general areas.
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- Park
- Lincoln Park
- Type
- Metropark
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Coordinates
- 41.9217, -87.6347
- Size
- 1,208 acres
- Trail miles
- 18
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Reactive dogs (fenced), High-energy dogs, Hikers
- Visitor rating
- 4.8 / 5 (18,200 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 9.0 / 10 — Iconic
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:Yes
- Off-leash zone:Yes
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.8 from 18,200 reviewers
- · Off-leash zone
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
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Dog policy
Chicago's largest park (1,208 acres) along Lake Michigan. Leashed dogs welcome + multiple off-leash dog parks within.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Fully fenced
- Off-leash
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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