Paws Park

FacilitiesOaktonPaws Park

General Information

Looking for a space to allow your dog to run off leash? Paws Park is the place for you and your pup.

Note: A valid membership is required to access the park.

The Park District reserves the right to close Paws Park at any time.

2800 W. Oakton St.
Park Ridge, Illinois

Sunrise to Sunset

Registration information to come this fall.

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.

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)

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.