When it comes to the most pet-friendly cities, Chicago shines. If you’re planning a move to downtown Chicago with your dog, you’ll find that the West Loop and South Loop are among the best neighborhoods for dog owners.
In the South Loop, Jackson Park is a standout destination. With more than 500 acres of mature parkland along the lakefront, Jackson Park offers dog-friendly walking and biking paths. This park provides a spacious environment where your dog can roam and explore. Grant Bark Dog Park is another South Loop favorite among locals for its well-maintained facilities and friendly atmosphere, ensuring a fun outing for both pets and their owners. Mary Bartelme Park in the West Loop features a dog-friendly section complete with agility equipment and water fountains designed specifically for dogs. The West Loop has several other fantastic dog parks, including Skinner Park’s Bark Park 569, where dogs can frolic in an enclosed area. Union Park is another excellent choice, offering plenty of space for your furry friend to run and enjoy the fresh air.
High-rise living in downtown Chicago can be incredibly accommodating for dog owners, especially in neighborhoods like the West Loop and South Loop. These areas feature many high-rise apartments that go above and beyond to welcome pets. Many of these buildings offer amenities specifically designed to make life easier and more enjoyable for both you and your dog. For instance, 727 West Madison in the West Loop provides an on-site dog park just for residents, pet washing stations, and even a dog spa, ensuring that your furry friend gets the care and attention they need.
In the South Loop, NEMA Chicago is another excellent option for pet owners. This luxury apartment complex includes a dedicated dog run and grooming area, allowing you to keep your pet active and well-groomed without leaving the building. Additionally, many high-rise apartments in these neighborhoods offer pet relief areas, making those late-night or early-morning walks much more convenient.
Not only do these buildings provide essential amenities, but they also foster a pet-friendly community. It’s not uncommon to find organized pet playdates or social events, where both you and your dog can make new friends. The inclusion of these thoughtful features makes it clear that these high-rises are designed with pet owners in mind, creating an environment where both you and your pet can thrive.
Dining out with your dog in downtown Chicago is a breeze thanks to the abundance of dog-friendly restaurants and patios.
Chicago boasts 144 dog-friendly restaurants where you can enjoy a meal without leaving your dog behind. In the West Loop, eateries like Parlor Pizza Bar and Wishbone offer patios that accommodate pets, allowing you to dine comfortably alongside your furry friend. The South Loop’s Vice District Brewing is another excellent choice, featuring a welcoming patio where dogs are more than welcome. These dog-friendly spots make it easy to enjoy the city’s culinary scene with your pet by your side, ensuring that your social life remains vibrant and inclusive.
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The West Loop is one of the most dog friendly neighborhoods with dog parks, doggie daycare facilities, pet friendly apartment buildings, pet stores, and pet friendly restaurants galore! Here are some of the most popular doggie daycare facilities in the West Loop!
Tucker Pups Pet Resort
Tucker Pups offers ample outdoor play space, spacious nap time suites, playground equipment, and a swimming pool! If your dog is feeling shy or nervous about their first time away from home, they also offer solo play for an additional cost. Tucker Pups is a neighborhood favorite for doggie daycare, so their daycare is currently on a waitlist. However, you can still book with Tucker Pups for grooming and boarding!
Pet Care Plus
If you want to keep an eye on your furry friend while they’re at doggie daycare, check out Pet Care Plus! They offer live feed video so you can see what your pups are up to! Pet Care Plus is also known for having a stellar pool and convenient pickup and drop-off services.
Happy Trails and Tails
For lower maintenance dogs who just want to run around, Happy Trails and Tails could be the place! They offer a huge outdoor play space and unscheduled play time for the duration of doggie daycare, so if your pup has lots of energy, they’ll have a chance to burn it all off before they come home. There are also open crates and corners in the play space for your dog to retreat to when they want a little break. Happy Trails and Tails is located just off of Fulton Market.
Pooch Hotel
From multiple play spaces, playground equipment, and swimming pools, to webcams and optional nap and snack time breaks, Pooch Hotel really seems to have it all. If you’re boarding your dog, they offer multiple upgrades, with the top tier boarding suite being a human sized bed complete with a framed picture of the owners on a nightstand. Pooch Hotel is also one of the only facilities to offer 24/7 pickup, so you can access your dog anytime!
Pooch Hotel is located on Monroe, just a few blocks east of Skinner dog park.
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*The above list is not an endorsement or recommendation of any of these facilities.
If you’re looking for a spacious floor plan in a convenient location at a great price, North Harbor Tower at Lakeshore East could be the place for you!
All layouts are particularly spacious, even the studios!
North Harbor Tower is known for its spacious floor plans, great storage and closet space, and wraparound windows for panoramic views. Many units have been recently renovated with premium kitchen finishes, offering a choice between dark and light interiors. Select units offer in-unit laundry and high ceilings. With apartments starting around just $1445 per month, these luxury apartments are an incredible value.
Classic dark kitchen finishes
Renovated light kitchen finishes
North Harbor Tower recently underwent a full amenity renovation, which you can enjoy year round. Rain or shine, you can access the indoor pool (which converts into a semi-outdoor space during the summer months), party suite, 24 hour fitness center, yoga studio with complimentary classes, 24-hour library, and business center with co-working space.
The library space
In the warmer months, soak up the sun in the outdoor BBQ and picnic area, one of multiple outdoor lounge spaces, and sun deck. North Harbor Tower also offers a host of conveniences including door staff in the elegant lobby, bike storage, parking, high speed internet, on-site management and maintenance, package receiving, and even pet amenities.
One of multiple outdoor amenity spaces
These luxury rentals are located in a prime location for dog owners. Lakeshore East’s 4.6 acre park is just two blocks away with quiet walking paths and a shaded dog friendly area for off leash play. North Harbor Tower also offers an on-site dog run and dog walking services for days you can’t make it to the park with your four-legged friend. Select floors at North Harbor Tower are pet friendly.
Whether or not you’re a pet owner, everyone can appreciate the convenient location of these luxury apartments, with Mariano’s grocery store just two blocks away, broad selection of restaurants, easy access to Lakeshore Drive and public transit, and short walking distance to the Gold Coast, Streeterville, and the Loop.
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