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DOG PARKS RIVER RUN DOG PARK 1930 N. 2753rd Rd. • Ottawa
This new dog park, located inside Ottawa’s Heritage Harbor, features two divided sections for small and large dogs, bags for cleaning up accidents, water to keep your pooches hydrated and plenty of rolling hills to run and explore. ROTARY DOG PARK 2837 East 5th Rd • LaSalle
Conveniently located off of I-39, this two-part dog park features ample room for your dog to run and play, benches and plenty of shade. This park is only a ten-minute drive from the entrance of Starved Rock, and even closer to the I&M Canal. You’ll find several restaurants in nearby LaSalle and Peru that offer dog-friendly patio seating. HARDSCRABBLE LIONS CLUB DOG PARK 820 James St. • Streator This dog park features a large shelter, picnic tables, benches, a waste station and a water fountain to keep your furry friends hydrated. There’s also a separate area of the park to accommodate smaller dogs.
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WIGGLY FIELD DOG PARK 2600 Plank Rd. • Peru
This spacious dog park features running water (during spring and summer), lights, benches, and complementary doggie bags to clean up any messes. You’ll also find a large dog ramp inside the run!
DOG WALKING: STARVED ROCK STATE PARK 2668 East 875th Rd. • Oglesby
Many blogs cite Starved Rock as one of the top destinations for hiking with your dog in the Midwest! The River Trail, that’s conveniently located off the recently restored Parkman’s Plain lot, is one of the more popular canine hikes. The dogfriendly outdoor Veranda at the Lodge even offers a special “doggy menu”. Dogs must be leashed inside the park! MATTHIESSEN STATE PARK 2500 IL-178 • Oglesby Matthiessen State Park offers plenty of fun locations for leashed dogs to explore, like a series of dells filled with enough water to cool off in, prairie-lined trails and a large waterfall. If you’re bringing your dog, consider parking in
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