Off-leash dog park that is NOT fenced in (thought it was when we went, but just didnt read the website closely...my bad!), but quite spacious. Our dog can get a little mono-focused and wander/sprint away so we found a secluded area back by one of the lakes and let him off leash there. He had a blast.Right as we were pulling out of the parking lot the DuPage County Forest Preserve Police showed up. We had bought a one day permit, so we were all good even if we had stayed a little longer. Just putting this here to let people know that they DO enforce the permit rules. And honestly, just buy the permit. It helps the Forest Preserve with maintenance and upkeep.

Great adventure for the dog and our family. Nice trails and rustic trails too.

Very excited to finally check out this off-leash dog park. Its huge with many side trails to explore. Our dog loved the freedom to roam trails. The water still has algae bloom so no swimming, but its still a great area to take your dogs.

Best dog park in DPC! Please find another forest preserve if you dont have a dog, you wont be happy

The best off leash dog park in Du Page. My dogs love it here. Usually spend 2 hours there. Dogs come home exhausted. Plenty of other dogs to play with. See you there!!

I liked this place, very clean, quiet, nice and cute dogs. But be aware, they are off leash.

Got a bit lost in here once, riding my bike and thinking the bike path loop was a thruway to get to Army Trail Rd. This was before the days of using my phone as a GPS of course. Did see a park ranger here once overlooking the place. And, funny of all, never suspected this place being a dog park because I never saw any indicators (people with dogs or other evidence) that this was a dog park. With that said this place sounds fantastic for dogs.

Great off leash park...some of the trails are harder than others to navigate but still loads of fun for your pups. Lots of water for your dog to swim. Some places have green algae but you can find spots that do not.

Please be advised you need to get a permit in order to bring your dog to this facility. I went it looks beautiful but I had no idea I need a permit so it’s a waste of my time can you make sure you get a permit it’s worth the money

Excellent park. Beautiful view and great for obedient dog run.

Love the dog park plenty of room for them to run 3 lakes and great people who are dog lovers.

Best off leash dog area in the western suburbs

Best dog park in DuPage great place to get your dog use to the water

Big open areas with well worn paths; mostly clean and has multiple water areas for the dogs to play in. Ive seen rangers there and Ive heard they do check passes.

Easily the best dog park in the greater Chicago area, and possibly the Midwest as a whole. East Branch is a massive, beautiful chunk of land with everything you could ask for. Wide, clear paths for easy walking with plenty of narrow paths through the brush to the sides of thats your thing. Plenty of sizeable open areas great throwing a ball. A large, clean lake with countless access points for your pup to take a dunk into. Incredible scenery and wildlife that youll never get tired of seeing.The park is heavily trafficked on the weekends and in the summer even more so, but despite that it is always well maintained and its large enough that you could go a considerable amount of time without seeing other people/dogs of you didnt want to, especially if you stick to the back half behind the lake.

Our family dog loves to run in the tall grass and swim in the ponds. Its a perfect place for him to burnup energy!

Like a little bit of paradise for the dogs. And, us too.

Best off-leash dog park in DuPage!!

It was fun walking around the park area and greeting the dogs and their owners. It brought smiles out of me, my friend, and all those people sharing their pets.

Great place to tire out your dog. Swim, run, play!

Superior setting!

Fun, clean, man made paths as well as beaten down paths. Lots of different areas for your pup to explore

Seems some improvements have been made. Gravel added to several muddy areas.

Such a great place for your dogs to exercise and socialize with other dogs. Not to mention it is very beautiful.

Beautiful Spot, & lots of area for dogs to roam freely, water & wild life for sight seeing & fishing, clean, nice paved drive & parking spaces. Nice people to socialize with every time Im here. Very nice area, highly recommend, will return!

Amazing open area designed for off leash dog and human fun. The place is as beautiful as it is huge. Yearly pass required but is well worth the money. Strongly recommend for those with bored and friendly canines.

You have to get a licence to bring you dog here. I think is 80 per year.

Ponds are open dogs missed

The dog park has a large pond running through it great for dogs with several “beaches” for dogs to run through over all best dog park I’ve been to

Lots of room, dogs have a blast.

Great park with well maintained trails. The only thing that scares me is that the entrance isnt gated.

Re: Joseph Scagliones review ... YOU WERE FISHING IN THE EAST BRANCH OFF-LEASH DOG PARK️ THATS NOT ALLOWED️ Not to mention VERY DANGEROUS & inconsiderate on MANY levels. THAT review alone makes me NOT want to go there w/my dogs! Thanks for ruining the OTHERWISE beautiful, convenient, FUNN park for us!

Large and has shadey areas

My dogs and I love this place. Most people pick up but some people need to consider that this is a park and needs to stay clean.

Your dog will love you for bringing him/her to a place that gives them the freedom to run and investigate all those wonderful smells.

Great place, however, a lot of coyotes... so be caution!

Great place to take the pups, plenty of room to roam and several places to swim on those hot summer days

My dogs love to come here! they cant wait to jump in the pond to go for a swim!

Great park just wish more walkers would read and understand some dog speak and how to react to their actions would make it perfect.

Paris grass is all down. This years grass is not starting yet. You can walk anywhere without fighting. Waters not as high as I expected. Not too muddy.

Beautiful place for a dog!

My favorite dog park in the area. It is absolutely beautiful.

Great place for dogs. The paths are a littleovergown, but pup loved it!

Good place to let your pup run

Best off leash dog park.

I loved it my dogs love it

Great place to bring an active dog. Lots of trails for your needs, a main gravel trail of many smaller and “less traveled” trails if that is more to your liking.Not many dog parks offer multiple ponds too! Thankful this dog park is so close!

The dogs have such a wonderful time here!

Great park, about a 2 mile path all the way around, with many routes and areas.

Its pretty but says you need a permit to walk your dog there, or you will get fined $75?

Love love love love this place! I go every weekend for a hike with my pups! Swimming, hiking, off path walking. Dogs love it and so does Mom!! Wear old shoes because the nickname for this place isthe mud pit

Great place for a mid day stroll

This dog park is amazing - I had no idea there were such nice dog parks. The park is very large and has several small lakes with multiple beaches for your dog to play at. The area is mostly prairie with several trails winding through it for you and your dog to explore. There are both peat-gravel paths and dirt hiking trails with a few benches and waste-bins.Make sure you bring a towel as there are ample opportunities for your dog to go for a swim or simply roll in a puddle.

Lakes and hiking. My labs love this place! Great workout for the pups!

Wow. If you like to let your dog run free this is the place for you (and them!)

This is the best dog park that Ive ever been to. Theirs so much for your dog to do here its amazing. From just swimming at more than one spot to walking many trails its hands down the best.

Best place to meet your dogs be dogs.

Best off leash dog park around.

Just beautiful

We go every day, my dogs love it

Lots of room & lakes

Great dog park where your dogs can explore. Tons of different trails and several ponds where they can swim.

A relaxing place for you and your dog

Like heaven for dogs. Henry loves swimming at the different beaches.

Nice quiet secluded place.

Good place to walk and play with your kids pet.

Great place for the dogs to burn off some energy

Dog heaven

My dogs favorite place. I pretty sure she thinks its heaven.

Its a really pretty trail.

Great for the pups

Great dog park

Very good

Great

Sweet park. People are always polite.

Awesome place

Best.Dog.Park.Ever.

The best place!

THE BEST !

Best dog park in IL.