Park No. 590 Dog Friendly Area is a 0.32-acre fenced off-leash park at 3938-40 South Indiana Avenue in Chicago’s Grand Boulevard community area. It is one of three separate Bronzeville dog parks and should not be confused with Park No. 591 on Lake Park Avenue or Park No. 592 on Vincennes Avenue.
Plan your visit
- Official name: Park No. 590 Dog Friendly Area.
- Address: 3938-40 S. Indiana Ave., Chicago, IL 60653. Some directions display 3940 South Indiana Avenue for the same site.
- Size: The Chicago Park District lists the park at 0.32 acres.
- Hours: The official Park No. 590 pages do not publish a current daily schedule. Follow the hours posted at the entrance.
- Permit: Every dog needs a current Chicago Dog Friendly Area permit and registration tag.
- Parking: No dedicated parking lot is confirmed. Plan for legal street parking and read posted restrictions.
Find the dog park entrance
Navigate to the 3938-40 block of South Indiana Avenue and look for the fenced Dog Friendly Area. Keep your dog leashed on the sidewalk and outside the enclosure. At the gate, check the current dog mix, close the gate securely and remove the leash only after both of you are inside.
Open directions to Park No. 590 Dog Friendly Area.
Dog areas, surface and water
Visitor sources describe separate spaces for smaller and larger dogs at this compact neighborhood park. Follow the signs on the current gates rather than relying on an older description of the layout.
Visitors also report a dog drinking fountain, but the Chicago Park District facility page does not publish its operating schedule. Bring a bowl and backup water, especially during winter or maintenance. The existing park image shows a hard play surface, so check surface temperature during hot weather.
What park goers say
Park goers often describe Park No. 590 as a convenient, clean neighborhood off-leash option with secure fencing and separate spaces for different dog sizes. Regular visitors value having a South Side dog area close to the residential streets of Bronzeville.
Other reports note that the park is compact and that water or street parking may be less dependable at busy times. These are visitor experiences rather than a check of today’s conditions. Bring water, watch the current play before entering and choose another outing if the enclosure is crowded.
Rules before you enter
Chicago Park District rules require owners to remain with and watch their dogs, keep gates closed, clean up waste and leash dogs before entering and after leaving. Food for people or dogs is prohibited inside Dog Friendly Areas.
Each person may bring no more than three dogs. Puppies under four months, female dogs in heat and dogs with known dangerous behavior are prohibited. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Carry the required permit for every dog and keep the current registration tag on the dog’s collar or harness.
Before you go
Check the official Park No. 590 Dog Friendly Area page, the parent park page, and the Chicago Dog Friendly Areas rules and permit page.
Last researched September 1, 2026. Posted hours, water availability, enclosure use and parking conditions can change.
