Dog-Friendly Activities in Bristol, WI

Lakewood Dog Park in Wauconda, IL, is a 66-acre fenced space where Fido can run and play off leash. Amenities include open meadows, mowed trails, parking, toilets, a water pump, and a shade shelter. A permit is required and can be purchased online. The park is closed until 11 AM on the first and third Thursdays from April to October.

McHenry Outdoor Theater is a dog-friendly drive-in movie theater in McHenry, IL. This nostalgic pastime is still going strong and invites you to bring your pooch along to watch a new release or a classic feature from the comfort of your car. Dog owners are reminded not to disturb other moviegoers by only bringing well-behaved dogs along who don't bark at the exciting scenes. If your dog needs a bathroom break, don't forget to clean up any mess that is left behind.

Petrifying Springs Park is a large, dog-friendly recreation area occupying 360 acres of land in Kenosha, WI. The park is home to Carlisle Family Dog Park and also features wooded trails, picnic areas, ball fields, playgrounds, BBQ grills, and restrooms. Dogs must be leashed in the park, but are permitted off leash in Carlisle Family Dog Park.

Caledonia Dog Park in Racine, WI is a spacious 28-acre off-leash dog park. Let Fido explore the wooded areas, splash in the pond, dart through the open fields, and cool off in the Root River with his canine companions.

Pets will love to play off-leash at Duck Farm Dog Park, a fenced dog park in Lake Villa, IL. The 48-acre park features wetlands, fields and grass trails. Toilets and drinking fountains are available for your convenience. A permit is required and can be purchased online.

Fido is invited to play at Burlington Dog Park in Wisconsin. Dogs of all sizes are welcome to join for socialization. Amenities include chairs along with a waste and water station.

Dogs are welcome indoors and outdoors at Harbor Brewing Company in Lake Villa, IL. This pet-friendly brewery and taproom offers a weekly rotation of craft brews on tap. Wine, cider and cocktails are also available. Outside food is welcome and food delivery is encouraged with to-go menus of local eateries available at the taproom. Follow their social media for updated events, including dog contests, current beer lists and visiting food trucks.

McBark Dog Park in McHenry, IL, is a 4-acre fenced space for Fido to have some off-leash fun. A key card must be purchased in advance from City of McHenry for entry.

Seven Waters Bike Trail is one of 1600 rail-trails supported by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, a nonprofit organization that is working to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors. Previously an unused railroad corridor, this "rail-trail" is now a great place to walk Fido in Muskego! Dogs must be kept on leashes no longer than 6 feet, and any pet waste must be picked up and disposed of immediately.

Dogs are welcome at Moraine Hills State Park. This pet-friendly recreation area in McHenry, IL, is home to all sorts of different wildlife, including red fox, coyote, white-tailed deer, eastern cottontail, mink, opossum, raccoon, and lots of different birds. Located near the Fox River, McHenry Dam, and Lake Defiance; anglers swarm to the area in the hopes of hooking a fresh catch from the water. For those who prefer hiking to fishing, there are more than ten miles of trails, some surfaced with crushed limestone, that wind their way through the park. Alternatively, you can wander on the Fox River Trail, the Leatherleaf Bog Trail, and the 3.7-mile Lake Defiance Trail. The River Road trail is a paved pathway that is ideal for all levels of hikers. Additionally, you'll find ten different day use areas which are ideal for picnics as well, but remember, Fido must remain on a leash wherever they are in the park.

Karen A. Nelson Memorial Dog Park is located off Highway 38, just north of Racine, WI. Allow Fido to play at this fenced 4-acre off-leash park. The park has two separate areas for large and small dogs, picnic tables, and pet waste stations. There is no water on site so bringing water and a bowl for your dog is recommended.

Home Depot is pet friendly. Bring your dog along to hang out at this home goods store, where you can find items for your house and garden. Leashed dogs are welcome inside.

Richardson Adventure Farm in Spring Grove, IL, is pet friendly during the fall season. They claim to be home to the World's Largest Corn Maze. You and your pooch can also enjoy a wagon ride together, relax in the picnic area and tell a spooky story around the campfire at night. The season runs from September through mid-November. The farm is also open in the spring and summer for the Tulip Festival and then the Sunflower Festival which both welcome leashed dogs.

Harris Family Dog Park is a fee-based park in Kenosha, WI. With the purchase of an annual or day pass, Fido can access all off-leash parks in the Kenosha County Parks system. Harris Family Dog Park is a large grassy area within Old Settlers Park and features a water fountain, bench seating and shaded spaces.

Dogs are welcome at Volo Bog, a pet-friendly state recreation area in Ingleside, IL. You are welcome to bring Fido with you all of the trails in the park. The main trail is Tamarack View Trail, a 2.75-mile trail that weaves through woods, wetlands, field, and prairie. You can also check out Deerpath Trail and Prairie View Trail, two miles that lead through old fields, woods, and prairie. Dogs must remain on a leash under six feet for the duration of their visit to the park. Pets are not allowed on the Volo Bog Interpretive Boardwalk Trail.

Warren Close Bark Park is a fee-based park in Twin Lakes, WI. With the purchase of an annual or day pass, Fido can access all off-leash parks in the Kenosha County Parks system. Warren Close Bark Park is located within Kenosha County Veterans Memorial Park and features separate enclosed areas for large and small dogs.

Chain o' Lakes State Park in Spring Grove, IL, is dog friendly. Pets and their owners are welcome to come and explore this varied and beautiful scenic area. Located among Illinois' largest collection of lakes, the park borders Grass, Marie, and Nippersink. Also joined up to the Fox River, this waterway connects the other seven lakes: Bluff, Fox, Pistakee, Channel, Petite, Catherine, and Redhead in the chain. There are four trail systems for you and Fido to use, including the Nature's Way hiking trail at just over two miles in length; The Pike Marsh North Picnic Area with a shorter, quarter-mile trail; and three other looped trails that vary in length. The best time to visit is fall when the many varieties of trees, including cherry, elm, birch, sumac, and spruce, are all beautifully changing color.

Carlisle Family Dog Park is a fee-based park in Kenosha, WI. With the purchase of an annual or day pass, Fido can access all off-leash parks in the Kenosha County Parks system. Carlisle Family Dog Park is a large grassy area within Petrifying Springs Park and features a separate enclosed space for small dogs, agility obstacles, seating, and large shade trees.

Independence Grove Dog Park is a fenced, off-leash dog park in Libertyville, IL. The park features 30-acres of space for your pet to play, as well as river access for a dip on hot days. Pets welcome on-leash on the walking trails. Please note an annual or daily permit is required.

Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park in Zion, IL, is a dog-friendly 4,160-acre park along Lake Michigan offering hiking, camping, fishing, picnicking, and swimming. Dogs are allowed in the campground, picnic areas, and trails but must remain leashed and cannot enter the beach or nature preserve.