Pets
2019 Forest Preserve Dog Park Permits go On Sale Nov. 1
The permits are good for the remainder of 2018 and all of 2019 and can be used at the District's five dog parks.
The Forest Preserve will begin selling 2019 dog park permits on Thursday, Nov. 1.
Permits are good for the remainder of 2018 through Dec. 31, 2019. They can be purchased online or in person at three District visitor centers: Isle a la Cache Museum in Romeoville, Plum Creek Nature Center in Crete Township and Sugar Creek Administration Center in Joliet. Visitor center hours vary, so check online before you make a trip to purchase a permit.
Permits also can be purchased by mailing a Dog Park Permit Application with payment to Sugar Creek Administration Center.
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Annual permits cost $40 for county residents and $80 for nonresidents. Additional fees are charged for multiple dogs up to a maximum of three dogs. Discounts are available for senior citizens, veterans and active duty military.
Annual dog park permits can be purchased from November through June. Half-year dog park permits are offered for half price from July through October.
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Dog park permits can be used at all five of the District’s off-leash dog parks, which are located in these five preserves: Forked Creek in Wesley Township, Hammel Woods in Shorewood, Messenger Marsh in Homer Glen, Lower Rock Run in Joliet and Whalon Lake in Naperville. A sixth dog park will be opening soon at Plum Valley Preserve in Crete Township.
Dogs must be six months old to use the dog parks. And owners must remain with their dogs and keep their dogs under control at all times. All of the rules and requirements are available on the District's Dog Exercising page.
