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Bryn Mawr Dog Friendly Area (Temporary)

Edgewater Off-Leash
Off-Leash Allowed Yes, fully off-leash
Permit Required
Yes

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A temporary lakefront off-leash area at Bryn Mawr and Lake Shore Drive, listed by the Park District as temporary.

A lakefront Dog Friendly Area at Bryn Mawr and Lake Shore Drive, serving Edgewater. The Park District lists this site explicitly as temporary, so check before making a trip.

Off-leash inside the gates only — dogs must be leashed before entering and on the way out.

Good to Know
TEMPORARY SITE — the Chicago Park District lists this DFA as temporary, so confirm it is still open before travelling. Chicago Park District DFA rules apply: 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 and fencing not yet verified. Details checked 2026-09-22.

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Bryn Mawr Ave. & Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL

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