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Des Plaines Park District Code Section 8.04
Dogs on leash* and under control are permitted in Des Plaines Park District owned parks, including general open space non-athletic areas, pathways and parking lots.
Dogs are prohibited on all playgrounds and athletic/sports fields, and outdoor and indoor facilities including but not limited to:
- Ballfield Infields and Outfields
- Soccer Fields
- Skate/Bike Park
- Tennis Courts and Pickleball Courts
- Volleyball Courts
- Basketball Courts
- Golf Facilities (Courses, Driving Range, Short Game Practice Area)
- Picnic Pavilions in all parks
- Ponds, Lakes, and Swimming Pools
Dog owners/handlers are required to abide by the City of Des Plaines Ordinance Section 6 Chapter 1 as it relates to inoculations, licensing and cleaning up after their dog.
No owner/handler will permit their dog to drink from a Park District water fountain unless the fountain is designed as “dog friendly” and includes a surface mount bowl.
No owner/handler will tie or tether their dog to any post, tree, bench, fence, Park District structure or other stationary object.
At any time the Park District may impose restrictions due to special events, construction, or special circumstance in the interest of public safety.
*Leash not to exceed 6 feet in length.
The Forest Preserve operates a dog friendly area at Beck Lake.
