Rock Cut State Park, Loves Park
7318 Harlem Rd, Loves Park, IL 61111
3,092 acres · 40 miles of trails
Rock Cut State Park in Loves Park covers 3,092 acres around 50-acre Pierce Lake, welcoming leashed dogs on wooded trails. Shade, water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans facilitate outings. Leashes required near the lake.
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- Park
- Rock Cut State Park, Loves Park
- Type
- State park
- Location
- Loves Park, Illinois
- Coordinates
- 42.3517, -89.0247
- Size
- 3,092 acres
- Trail miles
- 40
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.7 / 5 (2,810 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.8 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.7 from 2,810 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 3,092 acres of room
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Dog policy
3,092-acre state park with 50-acre Pierce Lake. Leashed dogs welcome on trails.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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