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A new off-leash dog park is coming to Franklin Park
The Park District of Franklin Park has approved a new community dog park at 9621 Pacific Avenue. Opening is targeted for late summer or early fall 2026. The park will sit on the same street as the Dog Roar facility, less than a quarter mile from our front door.
What we know about the new park
- Address
- 9621 Pacific Avenue, Franklin Park, IL
- Opening
- Late summer / early fall 2026
- Layout
- Separate fenced areas for large and small dogs
- Entry
- Double-gated secure entrances
- On site
- Water stations, waste management, shade, agility features
- Required of dogs
- Current vaccinations and off-leash capability
Source: Park District of Franklin Park, Concept Design announcement
The off-leash requirement is the big one
The Park District has been clear: every dog at the new park must demonstrate off-leash capability. That isn't a suggestion. If your dog can't recall under distraction, ignore other dogs when you ask, or hold a stay while you walk through the gate, opening day is going to be stressful for both of you.
The good news: this is exactly the work Ray does. Three Dog Roar services map directly to the off-leash requirement.
Off-leash control
Radius Training
The literal off-leash skill. Your dog stays inside a 30 to 50 foot perimeter without a leash, no matter what's around.
Learn moreOther dogs
Socialization
Confidence and focus around other dogs. Your dog ignores distractions and stays connected with you, which is what makes a busy dog park calm instead of chaotic.
Learn moreReactivity work
Behavior Modification
If your dog is leash-reactive, fearful, or guarding, the dog park is the worst place to find out. We rebuild the foundation first so opening day is fun, not a fight.
Learn moreYour opening-day checklist
Register through the Community Center.
The Park District requires every dog to be registered through the Community Center before using the park. Get in line early; opening week will see a backlog.
Confirm vaccinations are current.
Rabies, distemper, parvo, bordetella at minimum. Bring documentation. If you don't have a vet relationship yet, set one up now, not the week before opening.
Build real off-leash control.
Recall under distraction, automatic check-ins, sit-stay through the gate, leave-it on command. If any of those make you nervous, you have a few months to fix it.
Practice the social skills.
A dog that's never been around a pack will be overwhelmed on opening day. Group classes or structured socialization are the path.
Same street, same neighborhood
Get your dog ready by opening day
Dog Roar is at 9960 Pacific Avenue, less than a quarter mile from the new park's address at 9621 Pacific Avenue. Book a free consultation and we'll tell you honestly whether your dog is ready, and how long it would take to get there if not.