Bronzeville dog park 590 is a 0.32-acre Chicago Park District dog area at 3938-40 S. Indiana Ave., in the Grand Boulevard community area. It has separate sides for smaller and larger dogs and a fountain for dogs and people, according to Block Club Chicago’s opening report. Of Bronzeville’s three dog parks, it opened first, and it sits about a block from a Green Line station.
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Which Bronzeville dog park is this?
Bronzeville has three small Park District dog areas, all known by number rather than name. The neighborhood group that campaigned for them says they sit about a mile apart. Here is how they differ:
- Park No. 590 (this page): South Indiana Avenue in Grand Boulevard, 0.32 acres, about a block north of the Green Line’s Indiana station.
- Park No. 591: South Lake Park Avenue, just east of Mandrake Park, and the only one of the three in the Oakland community area.
- Park No. 592: South Vincennes Avenue in Grand Boulevard, and at 0.38 acres the largest of the three.
What Bronzeville dog park 590 is like
Many Chicago dog areas are a fenced corner of a bigger park. This one is not. The whole site is the dog area: the Park District says it developed this park as a Dog Friendly Area, and lists no other facilities there. Don’t expect a playground, field or fieldhouse next door.
When it opened, Block Club Chicago reported two separate areas for larger and smaller dogs, a water fountain for dogs and humans, and bench seating. The city’s 2018 plans for all three Bronzeville parks called for synthetic turf, black metal fencing, landscaping, dog water fountains and security lighting. We have not found a Park District page that confirms the finished surface or lighting, so treat those as planned features.
Quick facts
- Address: 3938-40 S. Indiana Ave., Chicago, IL 60653
- Community area: Grand Boulevard
- Size: 0.32 acres
- Hours: 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., the Park District’s standard dog-area hours
- Small-dog area: yes, separate from the large-dog side
- Water: fountain for dogs and people (reported at opening)
- Park District phone: (312) 747-6007
How Bronzeville got its first dog park
These were the first official dog parks in Bronzeville. About 300 residents in the Bronzeville Association for Recreation with Canines (BARC) spent 18 months pushing for them, WTTW reported in August 2018. The three sites were empty city-owned lots, and BARC says they were the top vote-getters in a poll of its members.
The city proposed the parks in July 2018, and City Council approved them that September. The city sold each lot to the Park District for $1. The build for all three was paid for with $1.8 million in tax increment financing and $92,000 in Open Space Impact Fees.
In February 2019, Block Club Chicago reported that this Indiana Avenue site would be built after the other two. It ended up opening first, with a ribbon cutting in September 2019. At the time, Block Club said the Lake Park and Vincennes parks were still in final checks. Heather Gleason, the Park District’s director of planning and development, told Block Club: “It’s really great to see how dog parks do build community.”
Getting there
The Green Line’s Indiana station is at 4003 S. Indiana Ave., about a block south of the dog area, and CTA lists a connection to the #39 bus there. Pets can ride CTA only in carriers.
Permit and upkeep
Like every Park District dog area, it expects your dog to have a current Dog Friendly Area tag, and our Chicago city guide explains how to get one. BARC still supports the three parks and runs a Facebook group for local dog owners. When the parks were being built, the Park District asked for volunteers to help keep them clean and act as monitors.
Other dog parks nearby
- Bronzeville Dog Park 591: the Oakland one, next to Mandrake Park, if you are east of Cottage Grove.
- Bronzeville Dog Park 592: the biggest of the three, south on Vincennes.
- Fred Anderson Dog Park: the South Loop’s turf dog park on Wabash, with a tunnel and shade structures.
- Coliseum Park Dog Park: another South Loop option on Wabash.
For every Chicago dog area, see all Chicago dog parks.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Bronzeville dog park 590?
It is at 3938-40 S. Indiana Ave., in the Grand Boulevard community area, about a block north of the Indiana Green Line station.
Does Park No. 590 have a small-dog area?
Yes. It has separate areas for smaller and larger dogs, according to both BARC and Block Club Chicago’s opening report.
What are the hours at Bronzeville dog park 590?
The Park District’s dog areas are open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. The Park No. 590 page does not list different hours.
Which Bronzeville dog park is the biggest?
Park No. 592 on Vincennes Avenue, at 0.38 acres. Park No. 590 is 0.32 acres and Park No. 591 is 0.31 acres.
When did the Indiana Avenue dog park open?
It opened with a ribbon cutting on 17 September 2019, the first of Bronzeville’s three dog parks.
Last reviewed: September 2026. Sources: Chicago Park District Park No. 590 and Park No. 590 Dog Friendly Area; City of Chicago, Three Dog Parks Approved for South Side Neighborhoods; WTTW, 6 August 2018; Block Club Chicago, 5 February 2019 and 18 September 2019; BARC locations; CTA Indiana station. Park details change, so check before you go.