Going to the dogs DOG-FRIENDLY PLACES AND OPEN SPACES The open spaces of Kane County have plenty to offer humans as well as their furry companions. Consider one of these dog-friendly locales for your next adventure:
OFF-LEASH DOG RUNS AURORA WEST FOREST PRESERVE 40W032 Hankes Road, Aurora Your pup can run free at this 715acre property open to off-leash dogs. A trail connects the Virgil Gilman regional bike trail to the preserve featuring prairies, marshes and woodlands Please note, the preserve is designated as an off-leash dog area, but a portion of the preserve is offlimits for dogs. This restricted use area is set aside for wildlife habitat protection. Please follow alL Rules and Regulations regarding use of these areas.” FOX RIVER BLUFF WEST 5N753 Route 31, St. Charles Fox River Bluff is located right off the Fox River in St. Charles. While there are off-leash spots here, owners are asked to leash dogs while walking to and from vehicles
and while crossing the bicycle bridge on the river. REGOLE FOREST PRESERVE 3790 Commerce Drive, St. Charles A pond and plenty of agility equipment for adventurous dogs is waiting at Regole Forest Preserve. There are even other trails available nearby for leashed dogs to explore. SCHWEITZER WOODS 16N690 Sleepy Hollow Road West Dundee This rolling 160-acre preserve is designated an off-leash dog area. The property features forests, hay meadows and marshes. In addition to the fenced dog park, there also are miles of hiking trails that wind through the property. No permits are required.
The Bark Park has three acres of fenced land at the West Main Community Park in Batavia, including a pond and a pavilion located inside the dog park. There are also on-leash hiking trails throughout the park.
Community Park, including three different dog park enclosures. Picnic areas, playgrounds and more round out the fun.
RIVER BEND COMMUNITY PARK 6N517 Geneva Ave., St. Charles
GREGORY ISLAND DOG PARK Indian Trail at the Fox River,Aurora
This dog park is located within the 45-acre River Bend Community Park, offering human interests such as a skate park, fishing, basketball, tennis and restrooms, but also plenty of trails for your leashed dog to run. The dog park itself features double-gated security entrances and water fountains for Fido.
LINCOLN PARK DOG PARK 259 S. Russell Ave., Aurora
MEMBERSHIP DOG PARKS
STUART SPORTS COMPLEX Griffin Dr. and Route 30 Montgomery
FREE DOG PARKS
JAMES O. BREEN COMMUNITY PARK Campton Hills and Peck roads St. Charles
Built in 2014, the Stuart Sports Complex Dog Park has more than 15 acres of off-leash areas for dogs. There are separate zones for large and small dogs, an agility section and a large pond for dogs to swim.
BATAVIA BARK PARK 40W101 W. Main St., Batavia
There is something for every pup on the grounds of James O. Breen
WOOF RUN DOG PARK 901 Wheeler Road, Sugar Grove
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