As more and more Chicago apartment buildings market themselves to renters as being pet-friendly apartments and dog-friendly apartments, those renters who do have dogs are faced with more plentiful choices for Chicago apartments that welcome dogs. Another helpful factor in choosing the right apartments that welcome dogs would be asking, "Where is there a dog park near me?" For those types of questions, these Chicago apartment buildings are a fine fit for dog owners because they're nearby one of Chicago's official dog-friendly areas.
Does the search for Chicago's dog-friendly areas leave you chasing your own tail? If you're interested in finding the dog park near your current apartment building, that list is included at the end of this post.
Dog Friendly Apartments in Chicago's Uptown Neighborhood
Renters in the cozy Uptown neighborhood have plenty of beautiful residential side streets to stroll along with their pups, but when it comes to dog-friendly areas then this area might as well be referred to as "puptown" due to its multiple dog-centric play areas. There's the ever-popular Montrose Dog Beach near Montrose Harbor and there's also an option for doggy exercise on dry land at the Clarendon Dog Friendly Area.
Dog Friendly Apartments in Chicago's Lakeview Neighborhood
When people hear that Lakeview is a great destination for dogs, they may conjure up an image of enjoying hot dogs in the sun-soaked bleachers of Wrigley Field. But it turns out this north side neighborhood is also home to one of Chicago's most popular dog beaches as well. The Belmont Harbor Dog Beach is a huge draw for dog owners who seek an aquatic playground for their pups that's set against the picturesque backdrop of Belmont Harbor and the Chicago lakefront.
3130 N Lake Shore Drive Apartments
Dog Friendly Apartments in the West Loop, Chicago
The West Loop neighborhood has emerged as Chicago's foremost destination for culinary delights. But there are treats for doggies, too! The recognizable public art in Mary Bartelme Park gives way to a designated dog-friendly area so it makes for a wonderful destination on those dog day summer afternoons. There's also a dog-friendly area of Park no. 569 just a little ways down the road on the Near West Side, and just a bit further north, dog owners will find another dog-friendly area in Park no. 551 in the Fulton Market enclave.
Monroe Aberdeen Place Apartments
Dog Friendly Apartments in the South Loop, Chicago
The South Loop area is renowned for its sprawling lakefront parks like Grant Park and the manicured lawns surrounding much of the Museum Campus, as well as the reclaimed prairie land near McCormick Place. But dogs get plenty of space to frolic among the South Loop's parks as well. Renters will find dog-friendly zones in a number of South Loop parks, including Fred Anderson Dog Park and Coliseum Park.
Finding Dog Friendly Apartments in Chicago
The Chicago Park District has nearly two dozen designated Dog Friendly Areas in Chicago parks or beaches where dogs can run and play off the leash. Dog owners may want to begin their search for a place near these dog friendly areas. Chicago has “urbs in horto” as its official city motto, which is Latin for “city in a garden.” With all the lush greenery and park space in Chicago, dogs can get out there and stretch their legs with the rest of the city's inhabitants.
Below is a list of the Chicago Park District’s Dog Friendly Areas throughout the city’s neighborhoods:
- Anderson (Fred) Dog Friendly Area | 1611 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60601
- Bartelme (Mary) Dog Friendly Area | 115 S Sangamon, Chicago, IL 60607
- Belmont Harbor Beach Dog Friendly Area | Belmont & Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60614
- Bryn Mawr Dog Friendly Area | Bryn Mawr & Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60614
- Challenger Dog Friendly Area | 1100 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60613
- Churchill Dog Friendly Area | 1825 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
- Clarendon Dog Friendly Area | 4501 N Marine Dr, Chicago, IL 60640
- Coliseum Dog Friendly Area | 1466 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
- Grant Dog Friendly Area | 951 S Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL 60601
- Hamlin Dog Friendly Area | 3035 N Hoyne Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
- Lake Shore East Dog Friendly Area | 450 E Benton Pl, Chicago, IL 60601
- Montrose Beach Dog Friendly Area | 601 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
- Noethling Playlot Dog Friendly Area | 2645 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
- Norwood Dog Friendly Area | 5899 N Avondale, Chicago, IL 60631
- Park No. 551 Dog Friendly Area | 353 N Des Plaines St, Chicago, IL 60611
- Park No. 556 Dog Friendly Area | 2529 W Logan Blvd, Chicago, IL 60647
- Park No. 569 Dog Friendly Area | 1358 W Monroe, Chicago, IL 60607
- Portage Dog Friendly Area | 4100 N Long, Chicago, IL 60641
- Pottawattomie Dog Friendly Area | 7340 N Rogers Ave, Chicago, IL 60626
- Puptown | 4900 N Marine Dr, Chicago, IL 60640
- River Dog Friendly Area | 5100 N Francisco Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
- Walsh Dog Friendly Area | 1722 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
- Ward Dog Friendly Area | 630 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60606
- Wicker Dog Friendly Area | 1425 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
