Located just 19 miles west of Chicago’s “Loop” is Villa Park, a village in DuPage County. Commonly known as “The Garden Village,” Villa Park was ranked number 28 in Money Magazine's “Best Places to Live in America” and the “8th Best Place in America to Raise a Family Now.” Today, Villa Park is home to over 22,000 residents who enjoy the small town atmosphere that it provides.

Pet Friendly Activities in Villa Park, IL

Great Western Trail (DuPage Parkway Section)

Location: 320 E Wildwood Ave, Villa Park, IL, 60181

The Great Western Trail (DuPage Parkway Section) is one of 1600 rail-trails supported by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, a nonprofit organization that is working to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors. Previously an unused railroad corridor, this "rail-trail" is now a great place to walk your dog in Villa Park!

Illinois Prairie Path

Location: 326 E Park Blvd, Villa Park, IL, 60181

The Illinois Prairie Path is one of 1600 rail-trails supported by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy. This "rail-trail" is now a great place to walk with your dog in Villa Park!

Michael Anthony's

Location:211 S Villa Ave, Villa Park, IL, 60181

Michael Anthony's Pizza is an Italian and American restaurant with a self-proclaimed warm, dog-friendly atmosphere. Visitors to Michael Anthony's wanting to enjoy their slice while their dog lounges underfoot can do so at one of its two outdoor tables.

Fuel, Creme, & A Moveable Feast

Location:324 E. Central Blvd. Villa Park, IL 60181

One of the newer additions to the Villa Park community is Fuel, Creme, and A Moveable Feast, which is an open air bar, ice cream shop, and food truck located right off of the Prairie Path. They have something for everyone on their menus, especially an ice cream cone for your favorite furry friend!

Stulgins Park Boulevard Tavern

Location:5 E Park Blvd, Villa Park, IL 60181

While this is a tavern, pets aren't allowed inside but luckily for you, you can get a to-go order and eat it under the many trees or even the Gazebo off of the Prairie Path. Good food for a great price!

I Love Frys

Location:54 South Villa Avenue Suite B, Villa Park, IL 60181

Another new quick eats to the Villa Park community is I Love Frys. They are a french fry-based restaurant, meaning you can get regular fries or a biscuit and gravy fry. They do have a small pet-friendly patio section outside for their guests to enjoy!

Villa Park Veterinary Hospital

Location: 31 W. St Charles Rd, Villa Park, IL 60181

Villa Park Veterinary Hospital provides top-level care for pets and strives to be the “Family Veterinarian” for your dog or cat. Whether your pet needs preventative medicine, urgent care, or management of chronic disease, they are here for you!

Eclipse Dog Grooming

Location: 110 S. Villa Ave, Villa Park, IL 60181

A full-service dog grooming shop that has been around for 31 years. They are appointment based only, so give them a call to schedule grooming services. Also, note that they take cash or checks only.

Pet Supplies Plus

Location: 198B W North Ave, Villa Park, IL 60181

A local chain pet shop that is located on the north side of Villa Park. PSP offers a wide variety of pet goods and services, including self-service washing bays and grooming.

Concerts in the Park

When: June - September

Every Thursday night, starting June 2nd until August 25th, you can enjoy free concerts at Cortesi Park. Concessions open up at 6:00, and the concert starts at 6:30. This summer, they're celebrating 42 Years of Music, so bring the entire family out for this free event!

Movies in the Park

When: August

The first two Monday's in August, you and the family can head to Cortesi Park for a movie night! You can bring your own snacks or purchase ones there. If there is inclement weather, the movies will be held at the Villa Park Library.

Villa Park Airbnb Rentals

Location: Villa Park, IL

Pet policies are determined by the individual host of each Airbnb property. For more information on the pet fee, weight limit, and other restrictions at a particular property in Villa Park, please contact the host directly or read the House Rules section at the bottom of their listing.

VRBO Villa Park

Location: Villa Park, IL

Pet policies are determined by the individual owner of each VRBO property. For more information on the pet fee, weight limit, and other restrictions at a dog-friendly VRBO in Villa Park, please contact the owner directly or read the 'House Rules' section of their listing. Also, be sure to include your pet(s) in the 'Guest' field when making your reservation so that the pet fee can be included. If applicable, it will usually be displayed in the 'On-site Fees' or 'Owner Fees' sections during checkout. Some owners will also wait until you arrive in Villa Park to collect the pet fee.

Village of Villa Park

Location: 20 Ardmore Ave, Villa Park, IL 60181

Villa Park Police Department

Location: 40 Ardmore Ave, Villa Park, IL 60181

DuPage County Animal Services

Location: 120 N County Farm Rd, Wheaton, IL 60187

Greater Chicago Cage Bird Society

Location: 317 Ardmore Ave, Villa Park, IL 60181

A bird adoption facility, and they also offer bird boarding. Please contact them with any questions you may have about adoptions and boarding when it comes to birds.

At the turn of the century, an electric railway called the Aurora, Elgin, and Chicago streaked across the prairie farmland. This land was owned by German farmers: the Cables, Meyers, Karnstedt, and Biermann's, which had settled here in the 1850s and 1860s. With that, two subdivisions sprang up - Villa Park in 1908 and Ardmore in 1910. Summit Avenue was the dividing line. In 1914, the two were incorporated as Ardmore. In 1917, the name was changed to Villa Park. You can read more about the history of Villa Park

here.

Being a responsible pet-owning resident and abiding by the pet laws set forth is important. In Viall Park, any dog over the age of 4-months must be licensed in the Village. Additionally, all owners are responsible for the removal and disposal of all waste that your pet creates. You can find more information on those animal laws here.

Villa Park Veterinary Hospital has been serving the community of Villa Park, Illinois, for over 60 years! Located just south of City Hall, right next to Johnson's Lighthouse Marketplace and Carwash on St. Charles Rd.