Located in the Museum Campus area this park is very cool. With all synthetic lawn and some water features for your dog to enjoy a cool day in the hot weather. This park has a small dog area also with its own water fountains. Lots of seating areas and even some tables for a quick snack or long stay while your doggie gets to play. It’s a very clean park lots with lots of shaded areas as well. Have fun at Fred Anderson Park!
I walk dogs and love going to Fred Anderson park. There's a wonderful water fountain, normally, for the woofs to play. This season, due to Covid, the city has held back turning it on. But kind patrons of the park brought two doggy pools to play in, and it's lovely. The park can be different at different times as it gets crowded sometimes and be more overwhelming, but I mostly go in the late morning, early afternoon and the folks are very cool and the dogs all play very well together. If there are trouble pups, it's usually handles respectfully amongst the humans.
Great park. Park is divided in two . For small and large dogs. Gentle giants are allowed on the small dog park and vice versa. I always avoid rush hour times. Too many dogs . Some play too rough and owners don't pay attention. Especially in the big dog park. The layout is on a curve. So it's hard to see who comes in. Just be mindful of your dogs at all times. Please. I have see so many dog fights happen here!
I love coming here as dog mom. There is always some balls and fresh water. It’s great place for dogs but not all dogs. Please be mindful that dog park is UNPREDICTABLE. In general, it’s safe but some dog owners are so irresponsible bringing their dog with no manners both of the owner and the dog. Please be respectful to each other.
The premiere dog park in all of Chicago, this park is state of the art. It's over 20,000 sq feet, has artificial turf with sprinklers to keep it clean, and has separate large and small dog areas.
Fantastic park. People and pets are great, the separated small and big dog areas are perfect. Our 30lb beagle mix falls right in the middle there but prefers the small dog side since she's a little anxious around bigger dogs. Always fresh water from the hose and fountains going on warmer days. The community really helps keep this park clean and enjoyable for everyone.
After my elderly dog passed away this summer, I got a “COVID puppy” like so many others in the city who are working from home. My pup Bentley has energy to spare, and Fred Anderson has been a life saver. We started on the small dog side and eventually moved over to the big dog side as Bentley got bigger. The park itself great—super clean and lots of room to play. There ate rarely any skirmishes between the dogs—almost all of them are very well-behaved. And the other owners are great too and have been wonderful to compare notes with about our puppies. I feel like I’ve made real friends, and Bentley has made 100 million dog and people friends because he is so so so social. I’m moving out of Chicago, and I thank all the dogs and owners for being so open and friendly and fun for Bentley to play with. And thanks to all the dogs for helping him learn the ropes of becoming a happy, healthy adult dog someday soon.
Tons of room for dogs to run and get their zoomies out! Fountains in the summertime, drinking water for dogs in summer only, bring your own bowl. Area for small dogs and larger area for large dogs but small dogs are allowed in there too.
One of the best dog park in Chicago! I believe this is the only park that have separated big and small dogs area. My Pup is very happy!
Its a slightly bit dirty. Usually there's at least 1 dog for your pup to play with. I like that they separate small dogs and big dogs! There's a fountain but have not seen it on yet!