[Keith]

dogparks in IL

Wow... I am amazed, that it is a "pay to play" scenario there...
I guess I shouldnt be, as when I lived there we could not go 4 wheeling anywhere in the state and had to go to WI, IA, IN, etc... but I digress.

What a shame it is that you cant even take your dood to the park without a membership, permit, day use, or some other type of fee.

I did a quick search and found this link:
http://www.ecoanimal.com/dogfun/illinois.html

There are definitely some that do not list a fee, so maybe that is an option.

BTW, take the root of that link (minus the illinois.html) and that is the directory for the US.

 

[Keith]

Suppose I should count myself fortunate for having many places, that are large, and free.

I feel for ya, becuase really, that just isnt right. I wish you luck and hopefully you can work something out...

 

[Keith]

Exactly... lake county doesnt seem to be too outrageous. That's where we used to live (off of 83/Rollins Rd).

We hiked/walked through Duck Park quite a bit back in those days.

 

[Keith]

So do we want to commit to Saturday April 29 at the Lakewood Preserve Dog Park in Wauconda, IL, Lake County?

You're right Keith, we really aren't that far out in the boonies like it might seem!

Yep, I liked it because it had small town feel, in a rural/urban fashion, but close enough to the city (hour give or take).

Good luck with the romp.