Lakeview
Off-Leash
Yes, fully off-leash
Yes
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Lakefront off-leash area at Belmont and Lake Shore Drive, steps from the harbor and the Lakefront Trail.
One of the lakefront Dog Friendly Areas, at Belmont Avenue and Lake Shore Drive beside Belmont Harbor. Easy to fold into a Lakefront Trail walk.
Off-leash inside the gates only — dogs must be leashed before entering and on the way out.
Chicago Park District DFA — a permit and tag are required for every dog, renewed annually. Bring a current Chicago dog license or proof of rabies vaccination, vaccination records (distemper, hepatitis, parainfluenza, parvovirus, bordetella, leptospirosis) and a recent fecal test. Fee note: the Park District lists $10 per dog per year, the city's Animal Care and Control FAQ lists $5 — confirm before you go. Rules: three dogs per person max, no puppies under four months, no dogs in heat, no food inside the gates. Surface, fencing and exact entrance not yet verified. Details checked 2026-09-22.
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