REVISED PERMIT PLAN FOR CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT DOG FRIENDLY AREAS
1. Only dogs that are healthy, fully immunized and dewormed may use this area. People bringing dogs into this area must have with them a permit for the current season for each dog, and each dog must have a current Cook County Rabies Tag and a registration tag for the current season on their collar.
2. Owners are legally responsible for their dogs and any injuries caused by their dogs;
3. Owners must remain with their dogs, and dogs must be watched at all times;
4. Dogs must be leashed prior to entering and upon leaving the area. Gates to this DFA must remain closed at all times;
5. Owners must immediately clean up after their dogs. Failure to do so can result in a fine up to $500. (City of Chicago Ordinance 7-12-420)
6. Dogs with a known history of, or who exhibit, dangerous behavior are prohibited;
7. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult;
8. Only three dogs per person allowed;
9. Puppies under four months old and female dogs in heat are prohibited.
10. Failure to have a valid permit and registration tag, or the violation of these rules may result in the commission of a misdemeanor under Cook County ordinance subject to $1,000 fine and/or a six month imprisonment.
To obtain a permit and registration tag, the dog’s owner or other person responsible for each dog for which a permit and tag is sought must do the following:
1. Show proof that the dog has a current rabies vaccination in compliance with the Illinois Animal Control act (510 ILCS 5); and
2. Complete a Chicago Park District permit and registration tag application providing written proof showing that a licensed veterinarian (or other authorized person) has vaccinated each dog for the following:
a. Distemper;
b. Hepatitis;
c. Parainfluenza;
d. Parvovirus;
e. Bordetella vaccine (for Kennel Cough); and
f. Leptospirosis; or
g. Provide evidence of vaccination titers where applicable.
3. The requirement for any or all of vaccinations listed in paragraph 3 may be waived if the owner or other responsible person presents written proof that the County Administrator has granted an exemption from this requirement.
4. The owner or other responsible person must show that each dog has had a fecal sample tested within 9 months before applying for a permit and registration tag.
For more information, please click the link above to visit the Chicago Park District's website.
2. Owners are legally responsible for their dogs and any injuries caused by their dogs;
3. Owners must remain with their dogs, and dogs must be watched at all times;
4. Dogs must be leashed prior to entering and upon leaving the area. Gates to this DFA must remain closed at all times;
5. Owners must immediately clean up after their dogs. Failure to do so can result in a fine up to $500. (City of Chicago Ordinance 7-12-420)
6. Dogs with a known history of, or who exhibit, dangerous behavior are prohibited;
7. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult;
8. Only three dogs per person allowed;
9. Puppies under four months old and female dogs in heat are prohibited.
10. Failure to have a valid permit and registration tag, or the violation of these rules may result in the commission of a misdemeanor under Cook County ordinance subject to $1,000 fine and/or a six month imprisonment.
To obtain a permit and registration tag, the dog’s owner or other person responsible for each dog for which a permit and tag is sought must do the following:
1. Show proof that the dog has a current rabies vaccination in compliance with the Illinois Animal Control act (510 ILCS 5); and
2. Complete a Chicago Park District permit and registration tag application providing written proof showing that a licensed veterinarian (or other authorized person) has vaccinated each dog for the following:
a. Distemper;
b. Hepatitis;
c. Parainfluenza;
d. Parvovirus;
e. Bordetella vaccine (for Kennel Cough); and
f. Leptospirosis; or
g. Provide evidence of vaccination titers where applicable.
3. The requirement for any or all of vaccinations listed in paragraph 3 may be waived if the owner or other responsible person presents written proof that the County Administrator has granted an exemption from this requirement.
4. The owner or other responsible person must show that each dog has had a fecal sample tested within 9 months before applying for a permit and registration tag.
For more information, please click the link above to visit the Chicago Park District's website.