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Dog Beach & Pooch Park

Category: Parks & Recreation
Evanston Dog Beach is a popular off leash destination for many canine friends and their owners. The Dog Beach provides an opportunity for dogs to swim, run, and mingle on the shore of beautiful Lake Michigan.

Fees
Free for residents (60201 and 60202 only) / $200 for non-residents (1st dog), $75 (2nd dog)

Pooch Park is a 2.7 acre park that is an off-leash fenced dog recreational facility. It is jointly operated by the City of Evanston and Skokie Park District.

There is a separate “agility” area and separate puppy/small dog area. Drinking fountains for both people and dogs are provided.

Location: 3220 Oakton St. (Channelside Park), Skokie

Hours: 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., daily (closed for routine maintenance on Tuesdays & Wednesdays from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.)

Fees
Pooch Park fees are $50 for the first dog, then $10 for each additional dog. The local code determines the number of dogs allowed in a household.

For more detailed information click on the following link:

https://www.cityofevanston.org/government/departments/parks-recreation-community-services/parks/pooch-park
Updated 8/15/2024 4:46 PM
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