Dog walks in Printer's Row, Chicago

The parks, off-leash dog areas, and trails within about a 15-minute walk of central Printer's Row.

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributorsUpdated September 18, 2026

Within about a 15-minute walk of central Printer's Row, you'll find 20 parks covering about 340 acres, 2 off-leash dog areas, and 5.3 miles of named walking paths.

20Parks nearby

340Acres of parks

2Off-leash areas

5.3Trail miles

Map of parks, dog areas, and walking paths within about a 15-minute walk of Printer's Row, Chicago — Neighborhood center Parks Dog areas Walking paths Water fountains ~15-minute walk

Parks near Printer's Row

Grant Park287 acres · 0.3 mi (about 5 min walk) · Open in MapsHas an off-leash area
D'Angelo Park4.1 acres · 0.3 mi (about 5 min walk) · Open in MapsHas an off-leash areaLeashed dogs welcome
Butler Field16 acres · 0.5 mi (about 11 min walk) · Open in Maps
South President's Court7.9 acres · 0.3 mi (about 7 min walk) · Open in Maps
North President's Court7.8 acres · 0.4 mi (about 7 min walk) · Open in Maps
Southbank Park2.5 acres · 0.3 mi (about 5 min walk) · Open in Maps
Dearborn Park1.5 acres · 0.2 mi (about 3 min walk) · Open in Maps
Roosevelt Park2.3 acres · 0.4 mi (about 7 min walk) · Open in Maps

Off-leash dog areas near Printer's Row

D'Angelo Dog Park0.21 acres · 0.4 mi (about 7 min walk) · Open in Maps
Grant Bark Park0.38 acres · 0.4 mi (about 8 min walk) · Open in Maps

Off-leash hours and rules vary by park. Always check the posted signs before letting your dog off leash.

Walking paths and trails

Pedway1.8 mi within a 15-minute walk
Lakefront Trail1.6 mi within a 15-minute walk
Riverwalk0.5 mi within a 15-minute walk
Museum Campus Access Path0.5 mi within a 15-minute walk
Wells Street Bikeway0.5 mi within a 15-minute walk
Roosevelt Road Bikeway0.2 mi within a 15-minute walk

Good to know

21 mapped drinking fountains nearby. Still bring water on warm days.
1 mapped dog waste station along the way.
Chicago winters are cold and windy, with salted sidewalks, and summer days can turn hot and humid. The Chicago Park District runs designated Dog Friendly Areas for off-leash play. Everywhere else, keep dogs leashed.
Planning the day's walk? See how long to walk your dog, check if it's too hot or too cold.

Printer's Row dog walk FAQ

Where can I walk my dog in Printer's Row?

The main green spaces within about a 15-minute walk of central Printer's Row are Grant Park (287 acres), D'Angelo Park (4.1 acres) and Butler Field (16 acres). For a longer walk, try the Pedway. Most city parks require dogs to be leashed outside designated off-leash areas.

Is there a dog park near Printer's Row?

Yes. D'Angelo Dog Park is about 0.4 miles from the neighborhood center, and 1 more off-leash area is within a 15-minute walk. Check posted hours and rules before you go.

Park, trail, and amenity data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), as of September 18, 2026. Distances are straight-line from the neighborhood's center point, so actual walking routes are a little longer. Parks marked as closed to dogs in OpenStreetMap are left out, but rules change, so follow posted signs.