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 715- acre 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. FREE DOG PARKS  BATAVIA BARK PARK

40W101 W. Main St., Batavia

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.  RIVER BEND COMMUNITY PARK

6N517 Geneva Ave., St. Charles

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.  JAMES O. BREEN COMMUNITY PARK

Campton Hills and Peck roads St. Charles

Community Park, including three different dog park enclosures. Picnic areas, playgrounds and more round out the fun. MEMBERSHIP DOG PARKS  GREGORY ISLAND DOG PARK

Indian Trail at the Fox River,Aurora

 LINCOLN PARK DOG PARK

259 S. Russell Ave., Aurora

 STUART SPORTS COMPLEX

Griffin Dr. and Route 30 Montgomery

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.  WOOF RUN DOG PARK

901 Wheeler Road, Sugar Grove

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