Pet Friendly Naperville
Naperville, IL is an adorable town 28 miles west of Chicago and is also the fourth largest city in Illinois. Naperville is not only home to its large population, but home to many pets! Along with residential areas, Naperville is home to vast areas of parks and prairies making Naperville a great place for your dog. We have compiled our favorite places in Naperville to walk, run, shop and dine with your dog.
Springbrook Prairie Dog Park
The almost 1,900 acre forest preserve is not only a birder’s paradise but also offers an off-leash dog park along with trails to hike and run with your dog. There are limestone paths throughout the preserve that will give you and your pup miles of sniffing and enjoying the summer blooms. Pets are not allowed on the mowed grass paths, and your pup must remain on a leash while on the trails. While strolling with your dog, watch out for pet parents on horseback! Springbrook Forest Preserve also welcomes your horse on all it’s limestone. The off-leash dog area is fully fenced in to give you and your pup the space to play and explore. You do need a Forest Preserve Permit to use the dog park and you must adhere to all rules, which can be found here. The Forest Preserve and Dog Park are open seven days a week from dawn to dusk. Please note the off- leash dog area is closed Thursday mornings for routine maintenance and cleaning.
https://www.dupageforest.org/places-to-go/forest-preserves/springbrook-prairie
Lazy Dog Restaurant and Bar
Plan a dinner or lunch date with your dog at Lazy Dog! Dogs are welcome on the patio AND they have a menu just for your pup. Their Dog Bowls can be ordered for dine in or take out and your dog has the choice of chicken or beef. My dog knows when we say Lazy Dog or spell it out for that matter, that she is getting a special dinner. They also offer the cutest TV dinner style togo meals for humans.
https://www.lazydogrestaurants.com/
Wag ‘N Paddle
Wag ‘N Paddle is a great place to have fun and bond with your dog. They offer private swim time in their indoor swimming pools along with a 12,000 square foot indoor dog park. They also offer boarding, day care, training and space for private events. As a pet owner you are encouraged to join your pup for play and swims, but Wag ‘N Paddle always has trained staff available to make sure all pups and pup parents are on their best behavior. Before your dog can enjoy all the fun activities at Wag ‘N Paddle, they must go through a temperament evaluation to not only keep your pup safe, but all the dogs that come to play. Wag ‘N Paddle offers monthly memberships and pool passes on their website.
https://wagnpaddle.com/
Two Bostons
Two Bostons is a go to pet store offering in-store shopping, curbside pick up and delivery of your pup’s favorite foods and treats. They offer all natural foods and treats for your canine and feline family members. They also offer pet nutrition counseling to help your four legged family member get the nutrition they need to thrive.
https://twobostons.com/
Green Valley Forest Preserve
With almost 1,400 acres of preserve, Green Valley offers a great scenic place to stroll with your dog. May through October, you are able to see the skyline of Chicago from the 190 foot tall overlook. Green Valley has over 12 miles of marked trails along with an off-leash dog area. Green Valley’s off-leash dog area is over 16 acres and what we love best about this dog park is it offers separate areas for large and small dogs. You do need a Forest Preserve Permit to use the dog park and you must adhere to all rules, which can be found here. The Forest Preserve and Dog Park are open seven days a week from dawn to dusk. Please note the off- leash dog area is closed Wednesday mornings for routine maintenance and cleaning.
https://www.dupageforest.org/places-to-go/forest-preserves/greene-valley
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