Schweitzer Woods Forest Preserve
About the Park
This fully fenced off-leash area features an expansive open field and wooded trails, with a separate smaller section for training or shy dogs. Access is free with community water buckets on-site. Most visitors report friendly dogs and owners, though supervision issues and aggressive dog incidents have been reported. Conditions vary by season—expect mud after rain, dust in dry periods, and ticks in the wooded section.
Visitors Like
- Spacious fully fenced off-leash area
- Wooded trails and open field
- Free access with water available
- Separate small dog/training section
Worth Noting
- Some owners don't supervise dogs
- Aggressive dog incidents reported
- Muddy after rain
- Ticks in wooded areas
Park Gallery
Google Reviews
479 reviews
Sarah Janssen
4 reviewsWhat an amazing park and wonderful dog park.
Margaret Stemler
4 reviewsFantastic place to take your dog. Dogs are typically friendly and pet parents monitor closely. The wooded section of the park provides shade and fun w...
Carol
93 reviewsGreat expansive dog park but as you walk into the forest area, the large fallen trees are a danger because they are over your head and resting on the ...
sarah ortlieb
12 reviewsAmazing dog park, but: ⚠️ CAUTION ⚠️ A man who works here picking up poops (though always appreciated) brings his 2 huskies and doesn't pay any atten...
Cracky J. Squirrel
47 reviewsA nice size fenced in Park. Two sections, one smaller section to isolate your dog or play fetch, and then a large area consisting of an open field and...
Joseph Sfeir
20 reviewsDog friendly park. My small doggies love this park!
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