Ranked #8 of 20 parks in Chicago by visitor rating
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About
Jackson Bark is a highly-rated dog park in Chicago, located along the beautiful DuSable Lake Shore Drive. With an impressive 4.6-star rating from over 620 reviews, this park is a favorite among local dog owners. The park features spacious off-leash areas where dogs can run and play freely, plus scenic trails perfect for exploring with your furry companion. Open from 6 AM to 9 PM every day, Jackson Bark offers convenient access for early morning walks and evening adventures. Whether you're looking for a place to socialize your dog or enjoy a peaceful trail experience, Jackson Bark combines both amenities in one welcoming lakefront destination.
What visitors say
★★★★★
“These pictures are very misleading... I paid $4 for an hour or less parking, got to the dog park and a lot of the things are broken, biting flies in second half of dog park. The previous pics must have been the park in its prime but now it looks like the land before time. visit…”
★★★★★
“Very big! Great for my big dog. I wish there were more dogs here tho for him to play with.”
★★★★★
“What a disappointment ☹️ We travelled far to experience this park and it looked abandoned and neglected with overgrown weeds and broken/forgotten obstacles some with rusty nails sticking out and unsafe for dogs to be jumping on them. The parking lot was blocked off and the…”
★★★★★
“Great place and a big dog park. Tennis court adjacent to park that dogs use and also grass area that is not gated great for pups that love the grass however that are obitient. Not packed with dogs and great to get all the zoomies out.”
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