Paws Park

Paws Park

FacilitiesOaktonPaws Park

General Information

Paws Park is currently closed for construction.

We look forward to welcoming the community back to Paws Park as soon as conditions allow. Thank you for your patience and understanding! 

June 8, 2026 Update: The Dog Park has been largely seeded with a custom grass and clover blend designed to provide durable ground cover and improve overall site conditions. Much of the seeded area is establishing well; however, portions of the park have not yet been seeded due to the need to first address existing invasive weeds. 

The success and timing of establishing the remaining areas will be heavily dependent on favorable weather conditions. Based on the current progress, we are also estimating that the Dog Park will be ready to reopen in late summer or early fall.

Location

2800 W. Oakton St.
Park Ridge, Illinois

Hours

Sunrise to Sunset

Membership

Registration information to come soon. 

In order to purchase a tag and receive an access code to the park, dog owners must provide:

  • Written proof of residency
  • Current city dog tag
  • Current vaccinations for Rabies, Distemper, Hepatitis, Para-Influenza, Bordetella, and Parvovirus, unless an exemption to this requirement has been granted by the Park District upon the written recommendation from the owner’s veterinarian. 
  • Written proof must also be given to verify there was an examination within the past year for any communicable diseases, including the examination of a stool specimen for internal parasites.

Membership Fees

An owner can purchase a total of three tags. 

Reminder: Only two dogs per owner are allowed in the park at any one time. Dogs under the age of 6 months are not allowed in the Park.

Resident Tag Fee: $65 (plus $20 for each additional dog)

Non-Resident Tag Fee: $100 (plus $40 for each additional dog)

Amenities

  • Large & Small dog areas
  • Controlled access to the park
  • Water fountain for dogs

Park Rules

  • You are solely responsible for your dog.
  • Usage of the park is at your risk.
  • Dog owners must be present at the park monitoring their dog at all times.
  • Dogs must be removed from the park at the first sign of aggression.
  • All dogs must be leashed upon entering and exiting the park.
  • Immediately remove your dog from its leash upon entering the park.
  • Gates must be closed and latched at all times. There is no "holding" gates open for other patrons.
  • Individual access (physical or mobile key fob) must be used for all park entries for safety and security purposes.
  • Keep your dog away from the gate while other dogs are entering and exiting the park.
  • Collars must be worn at all times. No pincher or spiked collars.
  • An adult must accompany any child below the age of 12.
  • Dogs must be healthy, fully immunized, de-wormed and must display a Park Ridge city dog tag and a Cook County rabies tag at all times.
  • Female dogs in heat are prohibited from the park.
  • Dogs under 6 months of age are prohibited from the park.
  • Only two dogs per person will be allowed in the park at any given time.
  • Immediately pick up after your dog.
  • Cooperation between dog owners is expected.
  • Any outside food is prohibited from the park.
  • In the event of a dog bite, please call 911 immediately and report the incident to the Park Ridge Police Department and the Oakton Facility Supervisor.
  • Infraction of these rules will result in temporary or permanent loss of park privileges without refund.