Montrose Dog Beach

No dogs midnight to 6am and 11pm to midnight, all year. Dogs allowed the rest of the time (local leash laws apply)

North end of Montrose Beach. Chicago's other public beaches don't allow dogs. Check the Park District for any dog-friendly area permit.

Source: Chicago Park District, Montrose Beach. Checked October 28, 2026.

Shorebird nesting areas can close to dogs at short notice. Follow the signs at the beach.

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Chicago Park District: the rule in full

A dog-friendly beach is at the north end of Montrose Beach; the beach is open 6am to 11pm. Dogs aren't allowed on other Chicago public beaches or in natural areas.

Nearby beaches

• Evanston Dog BeachOff-leash dogs allowed 6am to 11pm, all year. No dogs midnight to 6am and 11pm to midnight, all year. No dogs the rest of the time