The Vision:
- One acre, fenced in, at the southwest corner of Horner Park, inside the current walking paths.
- Canine grass surface (lead free artificial turf designed for dogs). The Parks District doesn't allow grass in dog parks, so we will try to get as close to real grass as possible. Additional landscaping may be added but none of the park’s current concrete paths or other amenities would be disturbed.
- Trees would remain.
- Dog-friendly water fountain and plenty of space to run and play.
- Of course, you and your pet would still be welcome to walk in the rest of the park as usual too.
Let’s make this underutilized area of the park a safe space for our dogs!
The Horner Park Dog Friendly Area Committee will continue to report at monthly HPAC meetings. Please let us know at DFAC@hornerpark.org if you would like to serve on the committee or just be informed of volunteer opportunities.
For your reference see as well the Chicago Park District’s Guidelines for Developing Dog Friendly Areas
This initiative is sponsored by the Horner Park Advisory Council, Dog Friendly Area Committee, and Alderman Pawar.
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