Melas Park Canine Commons

Over 704 acres of golf, tennis, and baseball facilities, as well as beautiful gardens.

The Arlington Heights Park District is one of the Chicago metropolitan area's oldest and largest park systems. It can be regarded one of the most elaborate park districts northwest of Chicago, with two golf clubs and five outdoor pools plus one indoor pool.

Permits can be purchased through the Alcott Center for the Arts. The annual or daily use permit can be downloaded and returned to the Alcott Center for processing.

A trailered boat launch and fishing are available at Beck Lake. The facility also offers an off-leash dog area and a trail connection to the Des Plaines Trail System, and is located across Central Avenue from Oakton Community College.

Gregory Island Dog Park is located on Indian Trail, just west of Route 25, and has a big enclosed area for little dogs (35 pounds and under) and room to wander for large dogs (35 pounds and over). The Fox River runs through the park on both sides.