Annie's Woods - DeKalb, IL
Annie’s Woods Dog Park in DeKalb, Illinois
Located right by the NIU campus, Annie’s Woods is a dog-friendly park in DeKalb, Illinois, that offers a welcoming atmosphere for both two- and four-legged visitors. The park is known for its pet-friendly paved walking paths, shaded seating areas, and unique concrete recreational features like table tennis, foosball, and cornhole. It is a lovely spot for families and their dogs to enjoy outdoor activities, alongside a scenic location next to the Kishwaukee River.
While Annie’s Woods is celebrated for its vibrant playground, sports courts, and picnic pavilion, dog owners particularly appreciate its open spaces, long walking paths, and ample opportunities for pet-friendly relaxation. The park is mostly shaded, making it comfortable during summer months, although some visitors note that dense tree cover is limited. Please note, parking may be challenging due to proximity to NIU, so plan accordingly.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is there shade or shelter available? Yes, most of the seating areas are shaded and there is a covered pavilion.
- Are there benches or seating areas for owners? Yes, benches are available throughout the park.
- Is there a playground or activities for kids nearby? Yes, there is a playground as well as table tennis, cornhole, and foosball features.
- Are there walking or hiking trails connected to the park? Yes, there is a long paved walking path around and beyond the playground.
- Are restrooms available for owners? No, restrooms are not available at Annie’s Woods.
- Where is the best place to park? Parking can be challenging; some visitors report that nearby parking is mostly on NIU campus, where traffic can be busy.
Reviews
Love this spot! Only thing missing is a restroom! Pet friendly, a cool concrete table tennis table, concrete bag toss tables, benches, pavilion, basketball court, concrete foosball table, long paved walking path around and beyond the playground. The playground itself is very cute! Most of the seats are in shaded areas. Lovely place.
Love this spot! Only thing missing is a restroom! Pet friendly, a cool concrete table tennis table, concrete bag toss tables, benches, pavilion, basketball court, concrete foosball table, long paved walking path around and beyond the playground. The playground itself is very cute! Most of the seats are in shaded areas. Lovely place.
Love this spot! Only thing missing is a restroom! Pet friendly, a cool concrete table tennis table, concrete bag toss tables, benches, pavilion, basketball court, concrete foosball table, long paved walking path around and beyond the playground. The playground itself is very cute! Most of the seats are in shaded areas. Lovely place.
A pleasant little park, though the name is poorly chosen. I don’t think they’re more than a dozen trees there. That said, it’s right by the NIU campus, has facilities for sports and picnics and is up against the Kishwaukee River. So there’s plenty to enjoy.
A pleasant little park, though the name is poorly chosen. I don’t think they’re more than a dozen trees there. That said, it’s right by the NIU campus, has facilities for sports and picnics and is up against the Kishwaukee River. So there’s plenty to enjoy.
A pleasant little park, though the name is poorly chosen. I don’t think they’re more than a dozen trees there. That said, it’s right by the NIU campus, has facilities for sports and picnics and is up against the Kishwaukee River. So there’s plenty to enjoy.
I absolutely love this park. My son does as well. There’s also concrete structures for foosball and Cornhole(bags) that you can use. Not terribly buggy, but a little spray went a long way.
I absolutely love this park. My son does as well. There’s also concrete structures for foosball and Cornhole(bags) that you can use. Not terribly buggy, but a little spray went a long way.
I absolutely love this park. My son does as well. There’s also concrete structures for foosball and Cornhole(bags) that you can use. Not terribly buggy, but a little spray went a long way.
Great little park. Wish there was a bit of shade, but lots of fun for the kids.