Visiting Evanston with your four-legged friend? We’ve rounded up a list of the best dog beaches that are close by for you and your furry buddy to explore. Though there currently aren’t any dog beaches open right in town, we do have some other options.
3 Best Dog-Friendly Beaches in Evanston
- Montrose Dog Beach
- Belmont Harbor Beach
- Moraine Dog Beach & Park
1. Montrose Dog Beach
W Lawrence Ave / W Wilson Dr.
Chicago, IL 60640
- Chicago’s first legal off-leash beach, and WOW is it popular!
- Fenced off, so you won’t have to worry about your pooch wandering away
- Free doggie bags and even a washing area for sandy dogs
- Heads up, mornings can get really busy here
- Huge area for dogs to explore
- Parking isn’t too difficult to find – and isn’t too pricey
- Super clean because almost everyone picks up after the dogs, which means you should too
2. Belmont Harbor Beach
US-41 & W Belmont Ave.
Chicago, IL 60657
- Can be a little difficult to find
- Nice and shallow so dogs won’t be afraid to get in the water
- Plenty of room to throw the tennis ball for your pup
- Heads up – there aren’t really any benches for people to relax on
3. Moraine Dog Beach & Park
2501 Sheridan Rd.
Highland Park, IL 60035
- To use this dog beach you must get an annual permit which is $40 for Highland Park residents and $140 for non-residents (you’ll also need to show proof of vaccinations!)
- Home to wildlife and beautiful scenery
- Everything is clean and well-maintained
- Free poop bags – make sure you pick up after your pup too!
- Plenty of room for fido to roam free
Want to make sure your dog is getting enough exercise while you’re around Evanston? Not to worry – hire a local dog walker who would love to take them under their wing.