dog friendly park

Gelwicks Park

Overview: Gelwicks Park is rated 4.6/5 from 68 Google reviews. Amenities: Reviewers often mention shade and tree cover.

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4.6(68 reviews)

Overview: Gelwicks Park is rated 4.6/5 from 68 Google reviews. Amenities: Reviewers often mention shade and tree cover.

Best for

dogs that need room to run

Quick facts

Address4721 Walnut Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515, USA

Phone(630) 960-7500

City pageDowners Grove

Imported fromDowners Grove, IL

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dogs that need room to runparktourist attraction6 Google photos68 reviewsOpen now

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Jennifer Nieves6 years ago

Awesome as usual!. Now they have goats doing the landscaping!!!

Terry McKee2 years ago

This spaceous open area is sirene until the frieght trains roll by. It is bordered by a split rail fence which lends a frontier vibe. I counted 10 dead trees. Some of them were just seedlings; planted and left to die. Poor trees. At least they could cut them down. All these dead trees could be a biomarker. Located next to the railroad; this land could have been used to dump toxic waste way back when before there was an EPA. Chicago has a history of secreting its deadly industrial biproducts into outlying areas.

Conor Caplice6 years ago

This place is the "secret" dog park of Downers Grove. The southwest corner of the park is a great place to let your dog off his or her leash and let them run off some energy. But don't tell anyone... It's a secret. ;-)

Barbara Holtzea year ago

Loved the goats!

Wendy McAfee (Gwen)8 years ago

Nice grassy area! Great just to sit and relax. Was there when it was to cold to enjoy.

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Monday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM

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