Off-Leash
The Loop
Yes, fully off-leash
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Off-leash area tucked into Lake Shore East Park, down among the New Eastside high-rises.
The Dog Friendly Area at Lake Shore East Park on Benton Place, set below street level in the New Eastside. It serves one of the densest vertical neighborhoods in the city, where almost nobody has a yard.
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. The park sits below street level and can be hard to find on a first visit. Surface and fencing not yet verified. Details checked 2026-09-22.
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