Heritage Green Park — Attraction in West Chicago Township

To live in the city surrounded by a concrete jungle, residents who live near this park know what I am referring to. Touted as the "un-official" dog park of the West Loop gate this place is great for taking your city dog to remind them that there is still grass in the world and give them a chance to mingle with dogs of all shapes and sizes. True there may be a gypsy sleeping in the back of the park, but they do no harm and will not ask you for change. If you are looking for a dog park in the area, check this one out, almost completly fenced in, so happy to...

Great place to take your dog off leash and let them run around with other pups in the natural grass. Not nearly as crowded as other dog parks in the area and everyone is super friendly. Other dogs might not be present during off times but it's a great place for fetch when empty.

Be sure to check the perimeter and make sure you're comfortable with the entry/exits as this park is not truly enclosed like most dog parks.

Only downside is it gets really muddy after rain so be prepared to give a bath of you go shortly after...

My intentions were to find a quiet spot to read and relax in the sunlight while on a 7hr layover for the train. There were only 4 two-man benches along the short pathway. Two of them were facing the beautiful St. Patrick church while the other two faced the grassy doggie area and the back of a brick building. All the benches were occupied and although it was fairly quiet and serene I chose to find a less...