Complete guide to dog ownership in Old Town, Chicago. Nearby DFA parks (Ward Park, Wiggly Field), dog-friendly patios on Wells Street (Happy Camper, Orso's), vets that issue DFA tags, and insider tips.
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All Chicago off-leash parks require a Dog Friendly Area (DFA) permit ($10/year).
DFA Permit Guide →630 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60654
Surface: gravel
Small dog area: No
Hours: 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
2645 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
Surface: mixed
Small dog area: Yes
Hours: 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
1209 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610
Patio: Seasonal
Dog menu: No
Dogs welcome on seasonal patio. Water bowls provided. Staff very dog-friendly. Expect waits on summer weekends.
1448 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610
Patio: Year-round · Heated
Dog menu: No
Dogs welcome on heated outdoor cafe with retractable roof. Water bowls available. Quieter than nearby Wells Street spots.
1401 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610
Patio: Year-round · Heated
Dog menu: No
Dogs welcome on heated outdoor patio bar, available year-round. Traditional neighborhood Italian with welcoming attitude toward four-legged guests.
1516 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610
Patio: Year-round · Heated
Dog menu: No
Dogs welcome on sidewalk patio and heated inner garden (enclosed in winter). Water bowls provided. Upscale-casual atmosphere.
1510 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610
Patio: Seasonal
Dog menu: No
Dogs welcome on patio. Water bowls available. Great for after-work drinks with your pup.
1419 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610
Patio: Seasonal
Dog menu: No
Dogs welcome on sidewalk patio only (not rooftop). Water bowls provided. Sports bar atmosphere.
$25-35/walk
Learn more →$50-85/night
Learn more →$30-55/day
Learn more →$20-30/visit
Learn more →$50-100/day
Learn more →East-west streets channel lake wind (the lake wind) from nearby lakefront. Victorian buildings provide some wind shelter on residential streets. Wells Street commercial corridor has heated entries and awnings. High-rises have indoor dog relief areas but vintage walkups do not.
Chicago Winter Walking Guide →755 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60610
755 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60610
511 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60610
Mon-Fri 6:30AM-7PM, Sat 6:30AM-3PM, Sun 9AM-2PM
1207 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610
Mon-Tue 8AM-7:30PM, Wed 8AM-6PM, Thu 8AM-7:30PM, Fri 8AM-6PM, Sat 8AM-4PM
1565 N LaSalle Dr, Chicago, IL 60610
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