Chicago’s BEST Dog-Friendly Party

Soldier Field Stadium Green
1410 Museum Campus Drive, Chicago, IL
9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

The Anti-Cruelty Society is excited to host the 25th anniversary of Chicago’s oldest and largest dog-friendly party—Bark in the Park!

Bark in the Park is Chicago’s oldest dog-friendly party for the whole family which is celebrating its 25^thyear! Beginning with a 2.5 mile walk along Chicago’s beautiful lakefront, the event is followed by the best dog party in town with food, beverages, activities, and more.

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Bark in the Park

Guests are encouraged to come for the walk and stay for the party. Guests can show their commitment to our work by raising funds for their participation in the walk and they then return to the event for a variety of fun activities including dog-friendly demonstrations including canine agility courses, product samples from small business sponsors, dog massages, pawdicures, caricature drawings, arts and crafts, family-friendly activities, souvenir photos, and a 50/50 cash raffle. People also enjoy a variety of free food, a beer tent, live music and much more!

Join the Anti-Cruelty Society from 9:00 a.m. for the walk (registration begins at 7:30 a.m.) and then stay for the party! The event runs until noon.

Advance registration is $40 for adults, $10 for children ages 3-12, and children under 3 and dogs are free. Participants are encouraged to join a team or walk as an individual and fund raise for the Society. Fundraising pages can be created at the time of registration at anticruelty.org/bark and prizes are awarded to the top fundraisers.

Bark in the Park is held on the southeast corner outside of Soldier Field at The Stadium Green—just steps from the lake. Parking is available adjacent to the Stadium Green for $20 at the Waldron Lot. Limited street parking is available in the general vicinity of Soldier Field on Wabash and Michigan Avenue but public transportation might be your best option!

Dog owners planning to attend the event with their pets are required to have their dogs up-to-date on their vaccinations and are encouraged to vaccinate them against the canine influenza virus. Dogs must be on a static leash; retractable leashes are not allowed at the event.

This year’s event is sponsored by presenting sponsor VCA, and additionally by Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Kelley Drye & Warren LLP, Energy BBDO, Dr. Sheldon and Paulette Rubin, BMO, SMS Assist, Intouch Solutions, Steve, Kristine, Hannah, Max, Stella, and Gracie Shanker, Metropolitan Vet Center, Prudent Pet Insurance, West Loop Vet Care, Blum Animal Hospital, Nutri Source, Pure Vita, MedVet, Tucker Pup’s, PetSmart Charities, Munich RE, Ice Miller, Window Works, Covetrus, Chiro One, High Hopes, Henry Schein Animal Health, Pokomy & Marks LLC, Old Town Animal Care Center, Sydnee’s Pet Grooming, Urban Pooch, Premier Vet Group, Integrative Pet Care, Side by Side Wintruss Bank, Young at Heart Rescue, Kriser’s Natural Pet, Starbucks, Lenny & Larry’s Protein Cookies, RX Bar, Vienna Beef, Veggie Grill, Pink Taco, Sparking ICE, GoGo Squeeze, Canis Bodyworks, Punkass Pastry LLC, Doggy Paddle Aquatic Center for Dogs

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About The Anti-Cruelty Society

In 2019, The Anti-Cruelty Society is celebrating 120 years of being Chicago’s oldest, largest, private, open-admission, unlimited stay humane society. With a mission of building a community of caring by helping pets and educating people, its comprehensive programs and services help over 50,000 animals and humans every year and include: adoption, charity veterinary clinic, low or no-cost spay/neuter clinic, cruelty investigations and rescue, humane education & community outreach, a free behavior helpline, dog training classes, S.A.F.E. program (short-term accommodations for emergencies), The Bruckner Rehabilitation & Treatment Center, the Virginia Butts Berger Cat Clinic, and the Dog Rehabilitation Center. For more information, visit www.anticruelty.org or call (312) 644-8338.