Coliseum Park Dog Park

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1466 S. Wabash Ave. Chicago, Illinois

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Coliseum Park Dog Park in Chicago, Illinois, offers a unique and surprisingly expansive space for your furry friend to run and play.

Located within the historic Wrigley Field complex at 1466 S. Wabash Ave, this dog park provides a memorable experience for both dogs and their owners.

Spanning approximately 3,990 square feet, the dog park boasts a significant footprint, offering ample room for your dog to exercise and socialize.

Originally established in 1918 by Wrigley, and later renamed Wrigley Field in 1926, the park’s evolution reflects the stadium’s own storied history.

The Coliseum Park Dog Park’s features include a large jumbotron scoreboard – 3,990 sq ft – and a video scoreboard – 2,400 sq ft – both associated with Wintrust Financial and Rosemont-based, respectively.

The park’s design incorporates elements from the stadium’s extensive renovations, including underground player’s locker rooms and lounges created through parking lot excavation.

Significant park modifications occurred throughout the 2010s.

In 2015, Phase one of the 1060 Project began, expanding outfield bleachers and extending the stadium footprint.

Parking lots were excavated as part of this project.

Notably, in 2020, the Cubs clinched a playoff series at home in Wrigley Field, a pivotal moment in the park's recent history.

The park’s design is linked to the stadium’s evolution, showcasing a blend of baseball heritage and canine recreation.

History

Coliseum Park Dog Park in Chicago, Illinois, offers a unique experience rooted in the historic Wrigley Field.

Established as part of a significant stadium renovation project, the park’s origins trace back to the ambitious 1060 Project initiated in 2014.

Originally conceived in 2013, the project dramatically expanded Wrigley Field's footprint, incorporating new outfield bleachers and extending the stadium's boundaries.

This involved extensive excavation of parking lots, creating space for the dog park.

The 3,990 square foot Coliseum Park Dog Park was designed as a recreational space within this larger transformation.

The park’s history is intertwined with the iconic stadium’s evolution, starting with its establishment in 1918 by Wrigley and continuing through subsequent renovations including the addition of the Jumbotron scoreboard in 2015, and the 2020 playoff series victory.

The park’s design incorporates elements of the stadium's past, reflecting its place within the history of Wrigley Field.

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